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Wealth Planning Commentary – June 2, 2025

Recent Trends in Social Security Claims  According to the New York Times, early claims for Social Security benefits have increased by 13% since the beginning of the year. This rise

Investment Commentary – June 2, 2025

Executive Summary For the month of May, the S&P 500 returned over 6%, its best monthly performance since November 2023. Financial markets have weathered two months of policy-driven volatility, only

Economic Commentary – June 2, 2025

Amidst all the confusion as to which US tariffs are in place, which are in deferment and which have never come into being — not to mention which retaliatory actions

Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – May 27, 2025

Congress is on Memorial Day holiday until June 3 (yes, they do get better benefits than most people!), although returning to their districts and (maybe) meeting with constituents may be

Wealth Planning Commentary – May 27, 2025

House Passes Major Tax Bill – Key Provisions to Watch Last week, the House of Representatives passed a significant tax bill, which now heads to the Senate for approval. As

Investment Commentary – May 27, 2025

Executive Summary Equities, bonds and the dollar all retreated last week amid renewed focus on the U.S. budget deficit and rising debt. Fresh tariff threats were also a reminder that

Economic Commentary – May 27, 2025

Congress is on Memorial Day holiday until June 3 (yes, they do get better benefits than most people!), although returning to their districts and (maybe) meeting with constituents may be

Wealth Planning Commentary – May 19, 2025

Legislative Update: Proposed Tax Changes in House Bill The latest version of the House’s proposed legislation, previously known as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” remains intact, mainly following negotiations during

Investment Commentary – May 19, 2025

Executive Summary The 30-year Treasury bond yield rose above 5.00% on an intra-day basis 5/19.25 – which is close to 2023’s cyclical high, triggered, in part, by a weak Treasury