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09/01/2026

Perfect day for brother time at Mt Snow Concert

08/31/2026

Claudia visiting Valenzano, now 1 year old. Besides visiting the Netherlands, it was a great opportunity to take in a view from the Observation tower of Belguim and Germany.

Valenzano, we look forward to you coming home to Florida.

08/31/2026

What will this week's economic data mean for rate hike odds?
Join Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke on this week's episode of as he breaks down key reports on manufacturing, services, employment, and Friday's closely watched jobs report. With the Fed meeting just two weeks away, markets will be looking to see whether the data strengthens or weakens the case for another hike.

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

08/26/2026

Helping adult children can be rewarding, but not when it comes at the expense of your own retirement security, goals, and quality of life. Learn how to balance generosity with protecting the retirement you worked for.

Learn how retirees can balance helping adult children with protecting their own financial security, retirement lifestyle, and long-term goals. Understand the difference between helping, enabling, and giving with intention.

08/24/2026

Markets face plenty of uncertainty, but investors may be looking past the next rate decision and toward Jackson Hole.
In this week's episode of , CIO Gene Goldman discusses what to expect from the first Jackson Hole symposium under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, including the future of Fed communications, the message behind rising Treasury yields, and how policymakers are navigating an economy that is sending mixed signals.

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

08/20/2026

What role does yield play in long-term investment success?
The Cetera Investment Management Team's latest Market Commentary, Reap What You Sow: Cultivating Yield for Long-Term Returns, explores how dividends, interest income, and reinvestment have historically contributed to portfolio growth and why today’s higher-rate environment may create new opportunities for investors.
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Every great harvest begins with a single seed. The vibrant assortment of fruits and vegetables at your local farmer’s market is the result of careful planning,…

08/20/2026

Read the latest issue of Financial Watch here:

Changing jobs is exciting, but it can also leave financial loose ends overlooked amid the transition, like an old 401(k) or an approaching vesting date. In…

08/19/2026

Five years from retirement and worried you are behind? Learn how saving more, working longer, delaying Social Security, managing taxes and adjusting your goals can still meaningfully improve your retirement outlook.

Worried you have not saved enough with retirement only five years away? Learn how to measure your income gap and improve your outlook through additional savings, Social Security planning, tax strategies, working longer, and realistic adjustments to your retirement goals.

08/18/2026

Global bond yields have surged to levels not seen in years amid geopolitical uncertainty, shifting Fed expectations, and increased debt issuance. In the Cetera Investment Management Team's latest commentary, they break down what's behind the move, the impact on portfolios, and why we view higher yields as a compelling opportunity for long-term investors.
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We're in the Temperamental Era and bonds are the ones having the tantrum. The Temperamental Era is our term for a market that trades on headlines, not trends.…

08/17/2026

A busy week of economic and corporate data will provide important insight into the forces shaping the markets.
Housing starts, the Fed’s meeting minutes, weekly jobless claims and earnings from several major retailers will offer timely indicators on home demand, interest-rate expectations, employment and consumer strength.
Join Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke on this week’s episode of as he examines the key developments investors should monitor and whether recent market momentum can continue.

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...