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Steve Lear | Sep 18, 2023

Recording: Introducing Schwab Alliance Webinar

Videos
Event recording from September 18, 2023.
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Steve Lear | Sep 13, 2023

Message From the President: Fall 2023

Message from the President

Please Note: No portion of the video content, or any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee

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Steve Lear | Aug 8, 2023

Your Guide to I Bonds: Understanding the basics and navigating your investment.

Investments
Financial Planning
For over a decade, I bonds have been unpopular and widely unknown to common investors.
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MarketCommentary
Steve Lear | Jul 11, 2023

Summer 2023 Market Commentary

Investments
Market Commentary
Amid investor concerns of recession, bank failures, the debt ceiling, rising interest rates, and a hawkish Federal Reserve, the stock market...
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Steve Lear | Jun 16, 2023

The Charles Schwab Corporation: What you need to know.

Important information about the Charles Schwab transition.
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Steve Lear | Jun 13, 2023

Message From the President: Summer 2023

Message from the President
Over Labor Day weekend, two of the largest brokerage firms in the nation will become one, when TD Ameritrade accounts are transferred to Charles Schwab.
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Steve Lear | May 31, 2023

Planning Your Legacy? Begin With the End in Mind.

Estate & Legacy Planning
You’ve probably heard the terms estate and legacy planning and wondered, “what’s the difference?” In many cases, there isn’t one.
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Steve Lear | May 10, 2023

Social Security: Sustainability, Challenges, and Possible Reforms

social security
This blog post is a follow-up to The Social Security Retirement Benefit – A Key Component of Retirement Planning, written by Chris Johnson, CFP® in August, 2022
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Steve Lear | Apr 12, 2023

What is financial literacy and why is it important? A discussion between Steve Lear and Nichole Tessier.

Financial Literacy
In honor of April being Financial Literacy Month (also named National Financial Capability Month)...
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Steve Lear | Apr 10, 2023

Spring 2023 Market Commentary

Investments
Market Commentary
After a difficult year for investing in 2022, the first quarter of 2023 provided a...
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Steve Lear | Mar 21, 2023

Message from the President: Spring 2023

Message from the President
What’s the biggest risk to an investment portfolio long-term? Is it inflation, interest rates, or market volatility? Unlikely. I think the biggest risk is...
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Steve Lear | Mar 14, 2023

Why Work With a Financial Planner?

Financial Planning
Unsure why you should work with a financial planner? Here are three reasons...
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