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December 2025 Market Recap

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Sean McCann | 1.08.2026

Article Summary: December 2025 Market Recap This article reviews a volatile yet rewarding 2025 for investors, highlighting strong equity and…

November 2025 Market Recap

A late-session rally on the final trading day of the month lifted the S&P 500 to a modest 0.2% gain…

Investment Corner: Are We In A Bubble? – The Bubble Triangle

One of the dominant themes in capital markets over the past few years has been the rise of artificial intelligence…

October 2025 Market Recap

The S&P 500 has now posted six consecutive monthly gains, while the NASDAQ has extended its winning streak to seven.…

October Investment Corner - What is a Government Shutdown?

Every year, Congress must pass, and the President must sign, budget legislation for the next fiscal year, consisting of 12…

September 2025 Market Recap

U.S. equity markets seemed to have forgotten about the historical context that September has brought for investors. Historically, September has…

September Investment Corner – The Impact of Fed Rate Cuts

On September 17th, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced a 0.25% cut to the federal funds rate, lowering the target…

August 2025 Market Recap

The continuation of the market rally in August was driven by strong earnings from tech companies, especially those involved with…

August Investment Corner – Crypto Week in Review

The middle of July marked a pivotal moment for crypto regulation in the U.S. Three major bills debated in Congress,…

July 2025 Market Recap

The S&P 500 index continued its strong advance in July, hitting a record closing high in almost half (10 of…

Investment Corner: Dollar Pains, Global Gains - The FX Factor in 2025 Market Performance

The falling U.S. dollar continues to be the most important driver of multi-asset investing in 2025. The first half of…

RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS

Ready, Set, “Catch-Up!” – Unpacking Proposed Regs. Regarding Catch-Up Contributions Under SECURE 2.0

401(k) Plans, Benefits, ERISA

Alexander Papson | 3.07.2025

On January 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released proposed regulations to clarify…

2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Retirement Plans and IRAs

The Internal Revenue Service published 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) in Notice 2024-80 on November 1, 2024. The COLA increases will…

2024 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Retirement Plans and IRAs

The Internal Revenue Service published 2024 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) in Notice 2023-75 on November 1, 2023. The COLA increases will…

Incentive Compensation for Construction Industry Employers

Good employees are hard to find, particularly in the construction industry. If your business has struggled to attract and retain…

How Safe Are Your 401(k) Assets?

Recent bank failures along with continued speculation of more to come has led many Americans to question the safety of…

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 334. Long-term Care Contracts Purchased with Retirement Plan Distributions

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 334. Long-term Care Contracts Purchased with Retirement Plan Distributions Under current law, retirement plans may…

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 603. Catch-Up Contributions as Roth Contributions

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 603. Catch-Up Contributions as Roth Contributions Under current law, catch-up contributions to 401(k), 403(b) and governmental…

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 127. Emergency Savings Accounts Linked to Individual Account Plans

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 127. Emergency Savings Accounts Linked to Individual Account Plans Section 127 of the SECURE 2.0…

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 302. Reduction in Excise Tax on Certain Accumulations in Qualified Retirement Plans

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 302. Reduction in Excise Tax on Certain Accumulations in Qualified Retirement Plans The SECURE 2.0…

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 332. Employers Allowed to Replace SIMPLE IRA Plan with Certain 401(k) Plans

Current law prohibits the replacement of a SIMPLE IRA plan with a 401(k) plan mid-year. Rollovers from the SIMPLE IRA…

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 312. Employer May Rely On Employee Certifying That Deemed Hardship Distribution Conditions Are Met

SECURE 2.0 Act – Section 312. Employer May Rely On Employee Certifying That Deemed Hardship Distribution Conditions Are Met Applicable…

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