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10/16/2026

WMS Market Commentary: Broader Participation

Market participation broadened last week as nine of eleven S&P 500 sectors finished higher and the equal-weighted S&P 500 outperformed the traditional index. Semiconductor and AI-related stocks lagged, while the 10-year Treasury yield touched 5.36% before easing to 5.24%.

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In this video, Richard Riva, CPWA® of Wealth Management Solutions, breaks down the week's highlights that drove the markets for business owners / high-net-worth families, and executives.

What you'll learn:
• Winners and losers last week
• Events that moved the markets
• What managers and analysts are looking at next week

The Major Markets closed mostly higher last week. The S&P 500 led the pack with a gain of 1.15%, the Dow rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq added 0.6%. The Russell 2000, however, fell 0.9%, as smaller companies continued to face pressure.
Possibly one of the more encouraging developments last week was the broader market participation. Nine of the eleven S&P 500 sectors finished higher. Furthermore, the equal-weighted S&P 500 outperformed the traditional index, as gains spread beyond the largest technology stocks.
The biggest weakness came from semiconductor and AI-related stocks. Renewed questions about the revenue supporting AI infrastructure spending pushed the semiconductor index down 4.3% for the week.
Interest rates also remained in focus. The ten-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5.36%, its highest level of the year, before retreating to 5.24% by Friday.
Looking ahead, investors will focus on third-quarter earnings, particularly from major banks and technology companies. The key question is whether earnings growth can support current valuations as market leadership continues to broaden.

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10/15/2026

How you divide your investments can be just as important as the individual investments you choose. Asset allocation in wealth management helps connect a portfolio to your goals, time horizon, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance.

For affluent families, that picture can become more complex when business interests, real estate, concentrated positions, and estate planning goals are also part of the equation.

A thoughtful allocation strategy looks beyond individual accounts to consider how your entire financial picture fits together. Check out this article to learn more.

Learn how asset allocation in wealth management connects investments with risk, liquidity, financial goals, and long-term wealth planning.

10/13/2026

A family retreat is valuable not just because it brings everyone into the same room. It creates dedicated space to discuss wealth, responsibilities, succession, and family values before those conversations become urgent.

A strong governance framework can help future generations understand not only what they may inherit, but also the responsibilities that come with it.

Learn how family retreats can support communication, financial education, and long-term family governance in this article.

Family governance helps families communicate, prepare heirs, and create a framework for preserving wealth and values across generations.

10/08/2026

A higher oil price does not tell the whole story for energy investors. Upstream producers, midstream operators, refiners, and oilfield service companies can experience very different financial effects from the same commodity-price move.

Geopolitical developments add another layer of complexity, as recent disruptions have shown how quickly supply expectations and energy prices can change.

Read this article to learn what investors should consider when evaluating energy investments in a volatile market.

Rising energy prices can create opportunities and risks for energy investors. Learn what higher commodity prices could mean for energy-sector investments.

10/08/2026

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10/07/2026

WMS Market Commentary: Narrow Market Breadth

Market breadth narrowed last week as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.28%, its highest level of the year. Large technology and semiconductor stocks kept the Nasdaq positive, while most of the market moved lower.

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In this video, Richard Riva, CPWA® of Wealth Management Solutions, breaks down the week's highlights that drove the markets for business owners / high-net-worth families, and executives.

What you'll learn:
• Winners and losers last week
• Events that moved the markets
• What managers and analysts are looking at next week

U.S. stocks were mixed last week, with the Dow falling 1.3%, the S&P 500 down 0.3%, the Russell 2000 down 0.2%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.5%.
The biggest story was rising Treasury yields. The 10-year yield climbed to 5.28%, its highest level of the year, keeping pressure on the broader market. At the same time, technology and semiconductor stocks continued to lead, with the semiconductor index gaining 3.7%.
Investors also received softer economic data. September payrolls increased by just 29,000, well below expectations, while unemployment rose to 4.2%. Cooler inflation data and comments from Fed officials reduced expectations for another rate hike in October.
But market breadth remained a concern. Eight of eleven S&P 500 sectors declined, and the equal-weight S&P 500 fell 0.7%, showing that gains remained concentrated in large technology companies.
Looking ahead, investors will focus on the September FOMC minutes, ISM services, jobless claims, consumer sentiment, and Treasury auctions.

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10/06/2026

Building wealth is only part of the legacy. Preparing the next generation to steward it is another. Investments, trusts, estate plans, and tax strategies can help transfer assets, but financial education and family communication can help prepare future generations for the responsibilities that come with them.

Intergenerational wealth planning brings both sides of that transition together. Learn how families can build greater continuity from one generation to the next in this article.

Intergenerational wealth planning helps families transfer assets, values, and financial knowledge while preparing the next generation for responsibility.

10/01/2026

Interest rate changes can ripple far beyond borrowing costs. Bonds, stocks, cash, real estate, and even portfolio liquidity can respond differently as rates change.

Learn more about how interest rates and investments interact, and what investors may want to review in a changing rate environment in this article.

Interest rates and investments are closely connected. Learn how recent rate changes could affect bonds, stocks, cash, and portfolio planning.

09/30/2026

WMS Market Commentary: Rising Yields: Markets

Major Markets closed mostly higher last week. The greatest gains were in the Large Cap and Mega Cap sides of the style box as technology continued to drive overall market performance last week.

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In this video, Richard Riva, CPWA® of Wealth Management Solutions, breaks down the week's highlights that drove the markets for business owners / high-net-worth families, and executives.

What you'll learn:
• Winners and losers last week
• Events that moved the markets
• What managers and analysts are looking at next week

The Nasdaq rose 2.1%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.2%, and the Dow added 0.3%. In contrast, the Russell 2000 fell 0.8%, highlighting how uneven market participation remains.
Semiconductors were a major catalyst, with the PHLX Semiconductor Index jumping 6.3% on renewed enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence and infrastructure spending.
However, rising interest rates remained a concern. Stronger economic data and hawkish Fed comments pushed the 10-year Treasury yield up 16 basis points to 5.17%, putting pressure on smaller and more rate-sensitive companies.
Oil prices were another important factor. WTI crude ultimately fell nearly 4% for the week, providing some relief from inflation concerns.
So, while the headline indexes moved higher, the underlying market remained mixed. Technology and AI continue to lead, while elevated interest rates, inflation concerns, and expectations for additional Fed tightening remain important risks heading into the final quarter of the year.

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