Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Investors Move Past Mixed Fed Message Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered mega-cap tech corporate reports and a better-than-expected employment report. This strong report did not negatively impact the markets. percent target range.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 22, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Fed And Middle East Conflict Diminish Stocks Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks fell for a third straight week, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s mixed but upbeat message could not offset the anxiety caused by the Middle East conflict. 5 Source: YCharts.com, April 20, 2024. TSLA), Visa Inc. (V),

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Retreat Despite Solid Earnings Presented By Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Rising bond yields and uncertainty over whether this was the close of the Fed’s rate-hike cycle dragged markets lower last week despite solid corporate earnings results. The forecasts also are subject to revision.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 29, 2024

​ Weekly Market Insights: Excitement Around Big Tech Continues Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks continued their upward climb last week as excitement around big tech continued; positive economic reports stoked investors’ belief that the Federal Reserve has pulled off a soft landing. Core inflation was 3.2%

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Weekly Market Insights : Stocks Rally On Fed, Inflation News Markets reacted positively last week to cooler inflation and the idea of potential rate cuts next year, adding to the gains of the market’s year-end rally. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, tacked on 2.75%. from a year ago.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 11, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Markets Take A Breather After Mixed Week Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks were down for the week as investors appeared to take some profits and traders parsed Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Rise, Jobs Cool Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks ripped higher last week on a dramatic retreat in bond yields triggered by easing inflation and a slowing labor market. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, gained 3.12%.

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Carson Wealth

MAY 30, 2023

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director, Tax Planning Corporate executives often receive the brunt of the U.S. tax system. Typically, most or all of their income is W-2 income and subject to the higher ordinary tax rates as well as FICA taxes. However, stock compensation, large bonuses, commissions, etc.,

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Spark Late Week Rally A late-week, two-day rally left stocks higher, adding to November’s gains as the last month of trading for 2023 began. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, was up 0.37%. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, was up 0.37%.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 29, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Despite Turbulent Week, Stocks Stage Comeback Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks staged a choppy comeback last week as investors cheered positive earnings, led by mega-cap tech stocks. The market rally extended into Tuesday, with investors cheering positive corporate earnings reports.

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Ballast Advisors

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. Defer income to next year Consider opportunities to defer income to 2024, particularly if you think you may be in a lower tax bracket then. Doing so may enable you to postpone payment of tax on the income until next year.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Podcast Michael Kitces talks with Mindy Crary, owner of Creative Money, about making it clear about fiduciary marketing. advisorperspectives.com) Tax-loss harvesting requires proactive client communication. kitces.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Kurt Brown, CEO and CIO, of TownSquare Capital. thinkadvisor.com).

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 8, 2024

Weekly Market Insights : New Years Blues Stocks retreated in the first trading week of 2024, struggling a bit after a celebratory end to last year as investors second-guessed Fed signals and fretted over lingering inflation concerns. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 4, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Tech And AI Lead Another Advancing Week Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks extended their tech-led advance last week as signs of a resilient and still-enthusiastic consumer boosted momentum. 1 Economic news also helped boost markets. percent in January versus December—and 2.4

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 21, 2023

Despite the toll on client emotions, times of market volatility give financial professionals a real opportunity to shine. By using your expertise to communicate, educate, and provide perspective, you’ll likely magnify the loyalty of your clients. But it takes a strong plan—and no small amount of willpower—to do this.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: November Rally Continues Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks extended their November rally last week as investors cheered lower-than-forecast inflation data. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, increased 3.36%. Both were below market forecasts.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Rally After Strong Jobs Report Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC A Friday rally overcame a shaky week, sending stocks mostly higher. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 2.37%. 4 All About Jobs The labor market remains resilient. Jobless Claims.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Retreat On Cautious Earnings Reports Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Amid a busy week of corporate earnings reports, stocks slumped on cautious earnings guidance, fears of higher interest rates, and growing anxiety over the increasing amount of Treasury bonds and notes coming to market.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 15, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Startled By Inflation, Conflict Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks fell last week as investors sorted through conflicting inflation reports and assessed geopolitical tensions. Markets opened lower on Friday as investors wrestled with the conflicting inflation reports.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Short Week Strong For Stocks Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Investor enthusiasm for stocks remained strong last week, buoyed by declining bond yields in a holiday-abbreviated trading week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, was flat (+0.03%).

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Bond Yields Rise; Government Shutdown Looms Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Rising bond yields and government shutdown fears left stocks in mostly negative territory for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 1.95%.

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Zoe Financial

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Market Drama Featuring Zoe CEO & Founder, Andres Garcia-Amaya, CFA October 2, 2023 Watch Time: 2 minutes Welcome to this week’s Market Drama! The Stock Market: The S&P 500 was down 0.7%. Economic Snapsot: Influence coming from the Fed communicating interest rates may keep hiking. Payrolls on Friday.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 7, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Raise White Flag To Bad News Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks retreated last week as bond yields increased following the Treasury’s announcement indicating “a larger-than-expected funding need” and a downgrade in the federal government’s debt rating.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 10, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Stumble With CPI On Deck Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Rising concerns about further rate hikes sent stocks lower to kick off the second half of trading. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, tumbled 2.57%. Thursday: Producer Price Index (PPI).

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 1, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Narrowly Higher Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks were narrowly higher for the week as investors digested mixed economic news about consumer confidence. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change. percent drop.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: September Stocks Open In Positive Territory Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Falling bond yields–spurred by weak economic data–helped lift stocks to weekly gains. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, picked up 2.71%.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 5, 2022

riabiz.com) Communication Having a public presence can be scary for advisers. advisorperspectives.com) IRAs Why asset location matters from a tax-perspective. flowfp.com) Advisers What advisers need to know about new SEC marketing rules. (cnbc.com) Startup 401(k) provider Blooom has abruptly closed its doors.

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Ballast Advisors

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What are appropriate checklists for year-end tax planning? Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Certain tax benefits may be available if you can claim an individual as a dependent. Family tax planning. Filing status and dependents.

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Zoe Financial

MAY 16, 2023

Qualified withdrawals from a 529 plan are tax-free at the federal level, and some states also offer tax breaks to their residents. It’s important to evaluate the federal and state tax consequences of plan withdrawals and contributions before you invest in a 529 plan. The federal income tax treatment of these plans is identical.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, an advisor may think of "risk management" in terms of life and property insurance coverage, whereas HNW clients may instead think of tax and estate-planning strategies as asset protection measures – particularly for the future wealth of their heirs.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

And while some form of advertising is how firms have traditionally attracted clients, some advisors have asked if not actively marketing themselves can be a viable option, where new clients find their way to the advisor through a referral network who vouches for the good service they provide.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 3, 2023

Banking Crisis Fears Dim; Markets Rally Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks rallied last week on receding fears of a widening banking crisis, led by resurging investor interest in technology and communication services names. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, advanced by 3.34%.

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 8, 2023

However, when used correctly, generative AI and platforms like ChatGPT can increase the efficiency around your marketing efforts. Here are three ways financial professionals can introduce ChatGPT into their marketing and communications processes. For example, maybe you need to send out an email blast about Tax Day.

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Ballast Advisors

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The IRS has announced guidance for the home energy audit tax credit. Fortunately, there is a federal income tax credit available equal to 30% of the amount paid for home energy audits, up to $150 per tax year. If you claim the credit, the home energy audit should be kept as part of your tax records.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 21, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Weather Summer Storm Of News And Indicators Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, slumped 2.83%.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, gained 4.89%. Meanwhile, positive earnings surprises from “old economy” companies powered markets higher. This market bifurcation was evident in the divergence in the performance of the Dow Industrials and the Nasdaq. Get tax help. Factory Orders.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MAY 22, 2023

Despite Stall, Debt Deal Optimism Cheers Markets Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks rallied last week, propelled by growing optimism over reaching a deal on raising the debt ceiling and avoiding a technical debt default by the U.S. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, lost 0.47%.

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