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2024 Mid-Year Market Outlook: What Lies Ahead

The U.S. economy continues to grind, and macro-level data suggests that moderating growth ahead will not cause a near-term recession. When setting the current environment at a level compared to our expectations at the start of the year, investors witnessed more mid-cycle dynamics as risks to the downside lessened and valuations expanded. With the macro-economic environment seemingly in a constructive place, we’re reminded that complacency is not a viable investment strategy. In our mid-year update, we detail the opportunities and risks ahead.

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Retirement Spending – How Not to Overspend or Outlive Your Savings

Saving for retirement is something many of us are encouraged to participate in throughout our working lives. In a recent Bryn Mawr Trust survey about women and retirement, 826 women (age 40+) said that their top sources of wealth are careers, followed by saving and budgeting, with 40% selecting retirement as the leading life event that impacts their financial planning.1 The rules and guidelines for how much to save and where are readily available, but there needs to be more professional guidance for when we finally reach retirement and begin spending it.

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WEBINAR: Securing Your Legacy: The Importance of Establishing and Updating an Estate Plan  

Watch our replay on why having an estate plan is vitally important.  Watch to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes by providing your loved ones with invaluable peace of mind.  In this webinar, we outline the benefits of establishing and regularly updating a plan to secure your legacy.

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The Importance of Aligning Your Investment Strategy with Your Estate Plan

When it comes to managing your wealth for the future, having a sound investment strategy is paramount. However, equally important is ensuring that your estate plan is closely aligned with these investment choices. The synergy between how you manage your assets today and how you plan to pass them on to beneficiaries can significantly impact your financial legacy and security.