Angela Parra McNeely

08/26/2026

Life evolves constantly, and your legacy approach should too. Marriage, divorce, welcoming a child, health shifts, or legislative changes are all good reasons to revisit whether your current approach still matches your goals.

Review your legacy approach regularly, particularly following significant life events or legislative updates.

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.

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08/24/2026

Many have heard they should avoid probate; do you understand what probate is and how it works?

Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.

08/21/2026

A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated. Learn how to cope with such an outcome with this message.

A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.

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

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

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.

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08/17/2026

If you don’t have an estate strategy, here's some reasons why you should.

Do you have an estate strategy? You should.