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10/26/2026

Inflation Is the Big Problem (Prices Up 3.7%) + Our New Radio Show | Security First Asset Management

Daniel NeSmith, President and CEO of Security First Asset Management, shares our biggest news, a new radio show, Macon Money & Music, on News Talk AM 940, Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8 and 9 a.m. Plus: why inflation is the big problem right now, with consumer prices up 3.7% year over year through September and energy prices 20% higher than a year ago, what a slowing economy could mean for next year, and an update on the Mark Ballard event.

0:00 Welcome
0:07 Our new radio show: Macon Money & Music
0:27 Markets: the economy is shaky
0:37 Inflation is the big problem
0:49 Consumer prices up 3.7% year over year
0:56 Energy prices: up 5.2%, 20% higher than a year ago
1:01 Feeling it at the pump
1:11 Next year: a higher risk of recession
1:21 Managing downside risk + our January kickoff report
1:35 Mark Ballard event: already full, join the wait list
1:44 Tell your friends and family about the radio show
1:59 Closing
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Welcome to this week's update from Security First Asset Management. Daniel NeSmith, President and CEO, shares what's coming up, from our new radio show to what we're watching in the economy.

In this update

Our new radio show: Macon Money & Music is already on the air on News Talk AM 940, Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8 and 9 a.m. We make it fun, with trivia about music history in our area and plenty of financial topics.
The economy: many of you can probably see that it's shaky. Consumer spending is slowing, and the big problem is inflation. We don't really know when it will end, but it likely will when the war in Iran ends, because of supply-chain issues there.
The numbers: consumer and producer prices are up. Consumer prices are up 3.7% year over year through September. Energy prices rose 5.2%, and they're actually 20% higher than they were a year ago, so everybody's feeling it at the pump, and that makes everything more expensive. That's a big concern for the many people who live paycheck to paycheck.
Looking ahead: when the economy is slowing down, there's a higher risk of recession. Going into next year, we'll be explaining more about how we manage downside risk and deal with volatile markets. Stay tuned for our market kickoff report in January.

Upcoming events

Mark Ballard event — unfortunately it's already filled up, but if you'd like to come, we can put you on the wait list.

If there's ever anything we can do for you, reach out to the team at Security First Asset Management, your hometown financial advisor in Cochran, Dublin, Eastman and Macon. And tell your friends and family about the radio show: Macon Money & Music, News Talk AM 940, Saturday and Sunday mornings.

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10/20/2026

Jonathan Gilbert checks in from our new Cochran office with a reminder for anyone turning 73 in 2026 or older: it's time to make sure your required minimum distribution is taken care of — and how long it takes for that money to reach your bank. Plus: the S&P 500, Dow and NASDAQ all gained ground for the week of October 5–9, and two upcoming events, our cybersecurity event on October 15 and the Mark Ballard event on November 12.

0:00 Welcome
0:10 Our new Cochran office
0:22 Cybersecurity event — Thursday, October 15, Macon office
0:56 Mark Ballard event — November 12
1:18 Fourth-quarter reminder: required minimum distributions
1:35 Who needs to take an RMD
1:55 How long it takes an RMD to reach your bank
2:36 Markets: the week of October 5–9
2:50 What drove a mixed week
3:06 S&P 500 +1.15%, Dow +0.93%, NASDAQ +0.64%
3:31 Russell 2000 declines; S&P MidCap 400 little changed
3:40 Questions about your RMD?
4:09 Closing
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Welcome to this week's Weekly Market Update from Security First Asset Management. Jonathan Gilbert, Financial Advisor, recaps the first full week of October from our new Cochran office — and shares an important year-end reminder about required minimum distributions.

In this update

We're in the fourth quarter of the year, so we're making sure everyone who is RMD age — turning 73 in 2026 or older — with a traditional IRA has satisfied their required minimum distribution for 2026. If you haven't yet, we'll be reaching out.
A realistic timeline: once the paperwork is processed, if we already have banking instructions on file and your investment account is linked to your bank account, expect a minimum of two to three business days after everything is signed for the money to arrive in your bank account. Without existing instructions on file, it will take longer.
Markets: last week covered October 5–9. The major U.S. equity indexes finished mixed amid volatility, developments in the Middle East, and sharp moves in energy prices and U.S. Treasury yields.
The three major U.S. indexes all rose: the S&P 500 advanced the most at 1.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 0.93%, and the NASDAQ Composite added about 0.64%.
Meanwhile, the Russell 2000 declined and the S&P MidCap 400 had very little change.

Upcoming events

Cybersecurity event — Thursday, October 15, at our Macon office. A variety of cybersecurity topics will be covered, with a focus on protecting yourself from scammers. If you've already signed up, we look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Ballard event — November 12. These events are very popular, so please reach out as soon as possible to get your name added to the list and make sure you have a spot.

New Cochran office — if you haven't seen it yet, we'd be happy to schedule your next review there.

Questions about your required minimum distribution or your retirement plan? Reach out to the team at Security First Asset Management — your hometown financial advisor in Cochran, Dublin, Eastman and Macon.

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Macon, Money and Music ft. Daniel Nesmith | AM 940 | Oct 17

Daniel Nesmith joins Macon, Money and Music on News Talk 940 WMAC to talk about the business of music and turning talent into income. Aired October 17.

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