John C. Milacki RICP, Financial Planner Optimum Financial Group LLC

07/21/2026

Last week, markets moved lower as U.S.-Iran tensions and weakness in technology stocks offset softer inflation data. The S&P 500 fell 1.5%, while energy stocks surged alongside a 15.5% jump in oil prices and early Q2 earnings remained broadly positive. Learn more with this week’s market perspective and key insights.

07/21/2026

Reminder to register! Join Daken Vanderburg, Chief Investment Officer, MassMutual Wealth Management, for a timely discussion on the economy and financial markets, including the key trends and forces shaping the investment landscape today.

Daken Vanderburg will discuss how economic growth has continued to hold up despite higher interest rates, persistent inflation pressures, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The session will explore what a stronger-than-expected labor market and shifting Federal Reserve expectations mean for inves...

07/20/2026

Succession planning isn’t only about retirement. It’s about options — and being ready for whatever comes next.

Even a high‑level plan can help reduce dependency, protect what you’ve built, and make future transitions smoother. Let’s start the conversation.

07/17/2026

Markets rallied in Q2 as AI momentum returned, investor confidence improved, and the economy remained resilient. Curious what drove the rebound and what key trends may be worth watching now? Check out our latest Quarterly Update for key takeaways from the quarter.

07/15/2026

Hear from Daken Vanderburg, Chief Investment Officer, MassMutual Wealth Management, as he helps cut through the headlines and explores the economic and market forces shaping today's investment environment.

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4ymrRyL

07/13/2026

US equities posted a second straight week of gains, led by a rebound in technology and semiconductor stocks and strength in energy shares. Treasury yields moved higher as rising oil prices renewed inflation concerns. Oil prices were volatile, initially falling on Saudi Arabia’s price cuts before surging amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Learn more with this week’s market perspective.

07/09/2026

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07/06/2026

A quick mid‑year check‑in can help you reassess priorities, uncover gaps, and refocus on what matters most for the rest of the year. Let’s connect.

06/29/2026

Markets diverged last week: the Nasdaq fell 4.6%, the S&P 500 fell 1.9%, and the Dow rose 0.6%. Oil dropped about 10% to $69, easing yields and rate expectations. Growth data held firm, but inflation at 3.4% keeps the central bank cautious ahead of jobs data. Learn more with this week’s market perspective.

06/26/2026

Risk is an important factor with any sort of investing, but what do you do when that investment is tied to your retirement? Let’s talk it through and see how modern
retirement tools can help strike a balance between acceptable risk and responsible saving.