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The S&P 500 moved lower for the fifth consecutive week amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. Even so, the market continued to exhibit signs of broadening as Small- and Mid-Cap stocks outshined their Large-Cap counterparts. spr.ly/6012B6lPCi

Don’t let tax season surprises derail your financial plan. Learn what you need to know about living and working in different states. spr.ly/6019B6KgyS

The Middle East conflict and tariff uncertainty have triggered volatility, but a broadening of market leadership has persisted as the benefits of AI spread beyond tech. Read our latest Asset Allocation Focus here. spr.ly/6016B6XvLe

A bonus is a great perk—but it can help to understand how it’ll get taxed. spr.ly/6010B6Xv2a

Being confident with your finances is a huge flex. With a little bit of planning, I can help you feel good about where you and your money are headed.

Honoring the countless contributions and leadership of women whose work helps shape all communities and the future. #WomensHistoryMonth

The Fed opted to hold rates steady last week amid the conflicting forces of inflationary pressure and a stalling labor market. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte dives into the latest economic developments. spr.ly/6015B6wmKX

Proactive tax planning is a good way to avoid a big surprise. Discover how to estimate your federal tax rate and potential obligations with our helpful worksheet. spr.ly/6011B6Xvxx

When it comes to taxes, different retirement accounts work in different ways. Please reach out if you’d like to discuss how you can use this to your advantage. spr.ly/6016hH5CK

Oops. You missed the tax deadline. Now what? spr.ly/6012B6XvFg

A strong foundation of protection in your financial plan not only protects you and your family, but you’re also setting yourself up for a strong future. Connect with me to get started.

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A bonus is a great perk—but it can help to understand how it’ll get taxed. spr.ly/6018hq2NI

A strong foundation of protection in your financial plan not only protects you and your family, but you’re also setting yourself up for a strong future. Connect with me to get started.

I can help you get the right type and amount of disability insurance. That way, if you’re ill or injured, you can avoid depleting your savings, tapping into investments or pausing your retirement account contributions. spr.ly/6018h7DQG

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Considering we exist in just one of the hundreds of billions of solar systems in our galaxy and there are billions, possibly trillions of other galaxies in the universe, the probability of earth being the only life in the universe is mathematically zero. Even our own galaxy likely has other life. The fact we can’t observe other life is a technological limitation of the present.

@RyanDSmithNM @konstructivizm It is not “certain” at all, it is not known by anyone if there is any life out there.

Right now, more than 24 billion kilometers from Earth, a tiny spacecraft is drifting through the darkness—Voyager 1, the most distant object we've ever sent into space. Launched in 1977, it's been traveling for nearly half a century, carrying with it a golden record filled with Earth’s sights, sounds, and greetings—just in case it meets intelligent life. No spacecraft has ever gone farther. No signal takes longer to reach us—over 22 hours just for a one-way message. Yet it still speaks to us. Voyager 1 is a silent witness to the vast unknown… a lonely ambassador of humanity, moving deeper into the stars. Just imagine: something we built is out there… forever exploring.

Managing your tax burden as a retiree is a key part of preserving your nest egg. Please reach out if you have questions. spr.ly/6010h2jQj

International Women’s Day recognizes the women whose stories, leadership, and actions continue to shape progress across generations. #InternationalWomensDay

From baristas to car buyers and retirees, the new tax law brings big changes for filers. Here’s what to know when preparing your 2025 tax return. spr.ly/6018h2jag