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More Slow Home Price Growth AheadBrian Wesbury, Chief Economist, First TrustA little more than six months ago there were...
06/03/2026

More Slow Home Price Growth Ahead
Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist, First Trust

A little more than six months ago there were narratives circulating that national housing prices were in an even bigger bubble than the one twenty years ago and headed for an “inevitable” collapse. Given that national home prices dropped about 27% from peak to bottom in the last housing bust, that would be something to worry about...

read more: https://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2026/6/1/more-slow-home-price-growth-ahead

We are excited to welcome our summer interns to the team!Please join us in welcoming **MacKenzie Marotz**, a student at ...
05/29/2026

We are excited to welcome our summer interns to the team!

Please join us in welcoming **MacKenzie Marotz**, a student at Charleston Southern University and 2025 Lakeland Christian School graduate. She is studying Financial Management at CSU and is on the Dean's List. MacKenzie is also a goalkeeper for their Division I soccer team, demonstrating dedication, discipline, and a strong work ethic both on and off the field.

We’re also pleased to welcome **Benjamin Parker**, a University of Florida finance student and 2024 graduate of Bartow International Baccalaureate. In addition to his rigorous academic schedule, he also played football and lacrosse. He is a die-hard Gator fan, loves a good concert, and is a proud member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He looks forward to developing skills and building relationships that will strengthen his future both at school and as an intern.

We look forward to having both MacKenzie and Benjamin with us this summer and are excited to support them as they continue building their futures in financial services.

Not So BadBrian Wesbury, Chief Economist, First Trust PortfoliosYou don’t have to go very far to find lots of negative c...
05/27/2026

Not So Bad
Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist, First Trust Portfolios

You don’t have to go very far to find lots of negative commentary in the popular press about the current state of the US economy. High gas prices (due to a “war of choice”) are squeezing consumers’ budgets, and so the economy is headed for a ditch. Many economists look back at history and blame lots of recessions on oil prices alone...

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Making the Fed Great AgainBrian WesburyChief Economist, First TrustTo say the least, since its inception in 1913, the Fe...
05/18/2026

Making the Fed Great Again

Brian Wesbury
Chief Economist, First Trust

To say the least, since its inception in 1913, the Federal Reserve has had its ups and downs. One thing most people don’t know is that prior to the invention of the Fed, other than during wars, there was almost no inflation. Various sources including the Federal Reserve regional banks show the purchasing power of $1 in 1900 was the...

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Happy 529 Day: A Simple Way to Jump-Start Education SavingsDanielle Durham | May 2026
05/14/2026

Happy 529 Day: A Simple Way to Jump-Start Education Savings
Danielle Durham | May 2026

Celebrate 529 Day with a simple look at how a 529 plan can help families save tax-efficiently for college, trade school, K-12, and future education goals.

05/12/2026

ACCOUNT VIEW
Protect client accounts with eDelivery

Beginning on May 23, LPL Financial will introduce a one time, enhanced entry experience in Account View. At first login after launch, both new and existing clients will be prompted to review and accept updated Account View Terms & Conditions to continue accessing the platform.

As part of their Terms & Conditions review, existing clients will be required to review their delivery preferences, which will be pre-selected for eDelivery. Clients will have the option to remain on mailed delivery, but we highly recommend they turn off physical mailings to increase the security of their account(s).

Why this matters

Security threats such as mail theft, account takeover attempts, and phishing are on the rise. This is why accessing personal information through secure, authenticated digital channels is more important than ever. This update is designed to support that goal while maintaining flexibility and choice for your clients.

What’s changing in the Terms & Conditions

The updated Terms & Conditions include automatic enrollment in paperless delivery for any newly added accounts. Review of the Terms & Conditions also prompts a required review of delivery preferences for existing accounts.

Why eDelivery

Going paperless helps you access statements faster while better protecting their personal financial information. Clients enrolled in electronic delivery will receive email notifications when documents are available, with all materials accessible in a secure, centralized location within Account View.

The stock market is on an absolute tear, with the Nasdaq up 5% last week and nearly 13% year-to-date. The proximate caus...
05/12/2026

The stock market is on an absolute tear, with the Nasdaq up
5% last week and nearly 13% year-to-date. The proximate
causes include a cease-fire somewhat holding with Iran, a 28%
surge in S&P 500 corporate profits in the first quarter, and some
consensus-beating economic reports, like Friday’s payroll
numbers.
We have been cautious on this market…read more

https://www.ftportfolios.com/commentary/economic_research/mmo/all

05/08/2026

Getting - and keeping - your financial house in order starts with staying organized, and there’s no better time to begin than today. Working through this checklist on your own can be a helpful way to get organized and deepen your understanding along the way.

Taking time to thoughtfully review these items with your financial and tax advisors can also help position you for a strong and confident 2026.

Click the link below to see more....

Gold is Doing its Job, Just Not the One Investors May Expect  LPL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS • Gold’s behavior since the es...
05/06/2026

Gold is Doing its Job, Just Not the One Investors May Expect

LPL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS

• Gold’s behavior since the escalation of conflict in the Middle East has been, at first glance, counterintuitive. Periods of geopolitical stress typically push investors toward gold as a safe haven. Instead, gold prices have struggled to gain any sort of consistent traction, even amid one of the most severe global energy disruptions in decades.
• Understanding why requires stepping back and recognizing that gold does not sit neatly in any one asset category. It actually straddles several as gold simultaneously functions as a commodity, a reserve asset, and a currency surrogate. That overlapping identity is important, because it means the role gold plays in the monetary system is constantly in flux.

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