Eric Stiles, CFP

This is what the season is all about! So thankful to live this close to the Jersey Shore... and that little man loves it there.

This Quarterly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from Q2 2026. Read more here:

2026 Second Quarter Recap Despite June valuation-concerning losses, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted their strongest quarterly returns in six years, up 15.2% and 21.6%,…

The S&P 500 is up 7.5% through the first half of the year, but Middle East tensions, elevated valuations, and signs of consumer strain could bring volatility back into focus. Still, CIO Gene Goldman is optimistic. A resilient economy, sustainable earnings growth, and trillions in cash on the sidelines could make any pullback a buying opportunity. Learn more in .

The Week Ahead | Cetera “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

To the twenty-somethings finishing school, starting work, or just trying to “figure it out”…

This stage of life comes with a lot of pressure to get it right—especially with money.

But most people don’t feel 100% sure of what they’re doing (even if it looks like it). Here's some tough love to help you out when you're feeling stuck.

Markets hit pause after a 9-week rally, with a Friday pullback shifting focus to a busy week ahead. Key themes include the SpaceX IPO, fresh inflation data, and Middle East developments. Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke discusses the Fed’s next move and what is driving the markets and what’s just amplifying the noise in .

The Week Ahead | Cetera “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...