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 by Jason Hamilton, CFP®A review of the financial markets over the past few decades reveals many years of impressive returns. While it may feel as though markets have consistently moved upward, those gains have been accompanied by periods of volatility that are often overlooked in hindsight. While certain market fluctuations can be …

 Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends,As we embark on a new year, we reflect on the challenges and opportunities that have shaped the global landscape, with an eye toward how these dynamics will continue to evolve. The past quarter has been marked by a period of uncertainty, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and notably, …

John M. Fidler | Chief Investment Officer(502) 259-2543 | John.Fidler@syb.comFirst Quarter 2025 ReviewThe first quarter saw a modest decline in US equities, with International stocks generating solid returns. We have long preached asset class diversification, and 1Q25 showed how expanding one’s investment universe beyond domestic large cap stocks …

   John M. Fidler | Chief Investment Officer(502) 259-2543 | John.Fidler@syb.comMarkets have been volatile over the last few weeks, largely due to policy uncertainty around tariffs from the incoming administration. The scale and scope of the tariffs announced yesterday was greater than markets anticipated, arguably representing …

 John M. Fidler | Chief Investment Officer(502) 259-2543 | John.Fidler@syb.comIn our 2025 Market Outlook, we included a graphic from the album cover of the classic 1970 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young record “Déjà Vu.” The idea was that the current market backdrop is reminiscent of the 2018-2019 period in more ways than one. The obvious is …