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11/14/2026

🎉 A big birthday shoutout to Jason Danner at our Macomb office! 🎂

Please join us in wishing Jason a very Happy Birthday! We appreciate everything he does for our team and hope his day is filled with plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Have a great birthday, Jason! 🥳🎈

11/13/2026

Life expectancies are rising, which can mean more years to enjoy retirement.1 But a longer life also means needing your savings to last longer.

11/06/2026

If you’re in your 50s or 60s, you may find that you have more financial flexibility than in previous years. With fewer obligations like paying for college tuition or raising children, you might be in a good position to focus on boosting your retirement savings.

11/06/2026

October brought a mixed bag for North American markets. The S&P 500 declined 0.93 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 5.30 percent amid pressure on technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, gained 1.70 percent. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite rose 1.09 percent. As November gets underway, inflation and developments in artificial intelligence remain important stories to watch. And with the giving season approaching, this month's By the Numbers takes a look at charitable generosity and GivingTuesday. From market performance to seasonal giving, there's plenty to explore in this month's Monthly Market Insights.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slipped 0.93 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 5.30 percent. By contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.70 percent. The S&P/TSX Composite gained 1.09 percent.1,2

10/31/2026

🎃 The only thing scarier than ghosts and goblins?

Facing a major life transition without a financial plan.

This Halloween, take a step toward greater confidence by making sure your financial strategy is aligned with your goals and the future you're building.

Happy Halloween!

10/28/2026

This week's edition of the is here. Click the link for the latest thoughtful insight on market news: https://www.firstinvestmentservices.com/lpl-research-kf26a

10/23/2026

Understanding how you stack up against others in your generation can help you assess your own retirement strategy and make smarter financial decisions.

10/19/2026

A good financial plan isn't just about where your money is today. It's about where you want life to take you tomorrow.

This Financial Planning Month, remember that the best financial plans are built around your goals, your timeline, and your family's needs. As life changes, your plan should evolve with it.

Because peace of mind comes from knowing you have a strategy in place for whatever comes next.

10/16/2026

Retirees often underspend despite strong finances. This piece explains why spending feels risky and how behavioral strategies can make retirement income easier to use.