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Q3 2025 Market Update
Summary, Last Quarter: The second quarter saw the Federal Reserve (the Fed) hold interest rates steady, despite pressure from President Trump to lower them. Tariffs have not had as much of an impact on inflation as some anticipated, though the Fed has not ruled out the possibility of future inflation. A brief conflict between Iran …
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Smarter Together: The Value of Integrated Wealth Management and Tax Planning
At Leelyn Smith, wealth management and tax planning are fully integrated into how we deliver customized financial planning, which adds value beyond what is possible from these traditional stand-alone services. Partner Kevin Prendergast, CFA®, CFP® and CFO Leelyn Smith Tax Elizabeth Kittner, CPA, CGMA explain what an integrated approach means and how it benefits clients. …