Our Resources
Our clients enjoy access to a wealth of our continuously updated insights and educational resources. As a trusted, go-to voice in the industry, we also publish some of our findings and perspectives for everyone’s benefit. From articles to podcasts to videos, see our latest below.
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Investing
September 23, 2025
Why Did the Fed Lower Rates?
The Fed has restarted its easing strategy to bring short-term rates down. To understand the potential market reactions, Focus Partners’ Jason Blackwell explores why the Fed is taking action.
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Charitable Giving
September 17, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's Impact on Charitable Planning
Chief Planning Officer Jeffrey Levine cuts through the noise and highlights the provisions most relevant to your work—helping you anticipate how the legislation may shape fundraising conversations and charitable planning in the months and years ahead.
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Two Minute Market Focus
September 15, 2025
Two-Minute Market Focus
The U.S. Federal Reserve will likely cut rates this week. In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones shares how this may impact markets and how other central banks are responding. Todd also explores the status of share buybacks in the current environment and provides an update on performance and recession indicators.
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Investing
September 15, 2025
Monthly Investment Commentary: September 2025
After the most aggressive rate-hiking cycle in four decades, a modest reduction in rates, and a long pause, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to resume cutting interest rates. The natural question is: What does this mean for my investments?
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Investing
September 09, 2025
The Rise of the Retail Investor
Retail investors are driving more of today’s market action than ever before. Focus Partners’ Kevin Grogan shares what is behind this trend and what it may mean for long-term investors.
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Tax Strategies
September 08, 2025
The Hidden Tax Torpedo in the One Big Beautiful Bill and How to Avoid It
One of the most anticipated provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is the increase in the state and local tax (SALT) itemized deduction, which rises from $10,000 to $40,000. While this is welcome news for high earners facing substantial state income and property taxes, it also introduces new complexities—without thoughtful planning, you could end up paying more in taxes than expected.
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Two Minute Market Focus
September 04, 2025
Two-Minute Market Focus
In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones examines the high performance of gold and the rebounding of Chinese stocks, sharing his opinion of what these developments could mean. He also provides an update on market performance and recession indicators.
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Investing
August 26, 2025
Investing at All-Time Highs
When markets hit record highs, it’s natural for investors to hesitate. Concerns often arise—have I missed the rally? Are valuations too stretched? Is buying now too risky? Focus Partners’ Jason Blackwell breaks down what history and data reveal about investing at all-time highs.
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Tax Strategies
August 25, 2025
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Retirees
Join Chief Planning Officer Jeffrey Levine for a retiree-focused breakdown of the bill’s key provisions and what they could mean for your 2025 tax year and beyond.
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Tax Strategies
August 25, 2025
New Tax Rules, New Considerations for Business Owners
Join Chief Planning Officer Jeffrey Levine as he breaks down what business owners need to know when reviewing their 2025 plans—and how to position yourself strategically for years to come.
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Lifestyle Services
August 25, 2025
Safeguarding Your Identity and Data in the Digital Marketplace
Join Focus Partners Wealth Lifestyle Services and Regal Credit as we explore the growing concerns around data privacy and identity protection in the digital marketplace.
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Family Life & Transitions
August 25, 2025
Student Loans After the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Families Need to Know
Back-to-school season is here! For student loan borrowers, this year comes with big changes. On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law, with several changes to the federal student loan system. While some are already in effect, others kick in starting 2026, giving borrowers time to adjust their game plan. In this article, Wealth Advisor Becca Craig shares how to get ahead of the changes.
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Two Minute Market Focus
August 18, 2025
Two-Minute Market Focus
In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones examines U.S. IPO activity and explores how current sector concentration relates to past periods in the market history. He also provides an update on market performance and recession indicators.
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Investing
August 18, 2025
Monthly Investment Commentary: August 2025
The S&P 500 notched new all-time highs in 10 of the 22 trading days in July. It’s a remarkable rebound from the fear that gripped the market just three months prior. While the returns are a cause for celebration, it’s reasonable to wonder if things have gone too far, too fast.
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Investing
August 12, 2025
Market Concentration and the AI Boom
Focus Partners’ Kevin Grogan breaks down market concentration, the dominance of the “Magnificent 7,” and why diversification still matters, especially in times of tech-fueled growth.
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Investing
August 05, 2025
Quarterly Perspectives: A Mid-Year Investment Outlook for 2025
In our Quarterly Perspectives webinar, our senior investment strategists unpack the latest market trends. From potential rate cuts to questions about rising national debt, they cover what the latest investment headlines and performance trends could mean for your portfolio in the second half of 2025.
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Two Minute Market Focus
August 04, 2025
Two-Minute Market Focus
In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones explores the stock index’s earnings and profit margin, sharing what that could mean for you. He also provides an update on market performance and recession indicators.
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Investing
August 04, 2025
5 Essential Tips for Teaching Kids About Investing
Teaching kids about investing early could pay lifelong dividends. Here are five engaging tips to help you start the conversation and lay the foundation for smart financial habits.
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Investing
July 29, 2025
The Economic Outlook for Q3 2025
Focus Partners' Kevin Grogan looks ahead to the second half of 2025, sharing our latest perspectives on the economy.
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Two Minute Market Focus
July 21, 2025
Two-Minute Market Focus
Two big pieces of digital asset legislation─the Genius Act and Clarity Act─have either just been signed into law or are pending. What impact could they have on the economy and your investments? In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones shares how these bills could affect cryptocurrencies. He also provides an update on market performance and recession indicators.
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Investing
July 21, 2025
Quarterly Outlook: Uncertain Trade Policy Weighs on Growth
Despite signs of resilience, the U.S. economy continues to face headwinds as uncertainty around trade policy weighs on growth. Our Quarterly Outlook explores what’s ahead for markets and the economy for the remainder of 2025.
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Investing
July 15, 2025
Quarterly Investment Commentary: July 2025
After a shaky start to the second quarter—fueled by tariffs, weak consumer confidence, and volatility—markets ended notably higher. The quarter reinforced a familiar theme: political shocks make for good headlines but rarely shift market direction over the long run.
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Investing
July 15, 2025
What Impact Could Oil Prices Have on Investors?
Oil prices have fluctuated in recent weeks as tensions in oil-producing regions have raised concerns about global energy supply. While such conflicts historically triggered sharp market reactions, today’s economic landscape tells a different story. In this video, Focus Partner’s Jason Blackwell explores why oil's influence on investors has diminished over time.
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Tax Strategies
July 09, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill: A Summary for Tax Planning
The recently passed tax and spending package includes several notable changes that could have significant tax implications for your financial plan. Whether you’re focused on wealth preservation, retirement, or generational planning, here’s a quick look at some of what’s staying the same, what’s changing, and what’s completely new.
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Two Minute Market Focus
July 08, 2025
Two-Minute Market Focus
Are international stocks performing better than U.S. stocks because of their fundamentals, or are other factors at play? In this episode, Focus Partners' Todd Jones explores this question, shares the latest update on market performance, and comments on the decline of the U.S. dollar.
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Investing
July 01, 2025
How to Think About Investment Risk
Investors often talk about managing risk, but rarely stop to ask: the risk of what? In this video, Focus Partners’ Jason Blackwell breaks down two key types to consider: absolute risk and relative risk.
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Retirement
June 30, 2025
5 Steps to Creating a Less Taxing Retirement
Retirement is an exciting chapter that should be filled with new adventures—not spent stressing over taxes. In this webinar, Chief Planning Officer Jeffrey Levine shares five strategies to empower those preparing for retirement.
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Two Minute Market Focus
June 24, 2025
Two-Minute Market Focus
In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Todd Jones provides the latest updates on market performance, discusses initial market implications for U.S. involvement in Iran, and explores correction and recession indicators.
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Lifestyle Services
June 23, 2025
Springboard to New Adventures: Travel Trends in 2025
In this Lifestyle Services webinar, Focus Partners Wealth and Springboard Travel share perspectives on the latest travel trends and provide tips for planning your vacation in 2025 and beyond.
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Investing
June 23, 2025
6 Mid-Year Planning Tips to Get Ahead of Capital Gains Taxes
As we hit the halfway mark of the year, it’s a good time to revisit your investment portfolio—not just to evaluate performance, but to plan ahead for capital gains taxes. Here are six mid-year strategies to help you stay ahead of capital gains taxes.
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