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 For several years, the estate planning community and financial advisors looked toward 2026 with a great deal of trepidation, bracing for the scheduled end or “sunset” of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that would have slashed the federal estate/gift tax exemption by half. However, with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act …

 Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends,As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and how we plan to move forward together. 2025 brought a complex and often contradictory economic landscape, marked by short-lived panics, resilient markets, and meaningful policy shifts. Yet through it all, our approach at …

At Stock Yards Bank & Trust, our greatest asset isn't just our financial expertise—it’s the people who show up every day to advocate for your future. In this edition of the Wealth Management Newsletter, we are excited to feature two dedicated professionals who embody our commitment to service and long-term planning. Whether it is the …

 At Stock Yards Bank Wealth Management & Trust, we believe deeply in holistic financial planning. We support our clientele with a broad range of decision making which requires us to understand their full financial picture before we can professionally advise. In working with our clients to gather their financial details, two things become …

 by John M. FidlerChief Investment Officer | (502) 259-2543 | John.Fidler@syb.com 2025 Year-in-Review: A Long Strange Trip2025 was a great year for investors as nearly every asset class generated solid returns. Interestingly, despite all the hype around the “Magnificent 7” stocks, only two of those seven stocks ended the year ahead of the …