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 3Q26 ReviewOur view that mid-summer weakness in equity markets would prove short-lived, as opposed to the beginning of a bear market, was correct as the S&P 500 rallied a bit over +2% during the quarter. For all the fear over AI stocks in July (when they sold off sharply due to a major hedge fund liquidation), earnings remain strong, …

Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends, As we enter the final quarter of 2026, it is remarkable to reflect on just how much investors have been asked to absorb this year. From significant geopolitical conflict and shifting trade relationships to changing expectations for inflation, interest rates and economic growth, the headlines have provided …

Behind every client relationship at Stock Yards Bank Wealth Management & Trust is a team of advisors, and behind those advisors are leaders who hire them, train them and help them grow. In this edition of the Advisors Spotlight, we introduce two of those leaders: Dawn Coleman, Director of Wealth Advisors, and Keith Blakey, CFA, Director of …

 If you are transitioning into or navigating retirement, a single transaction—like selling an appreciated stock portfolio, selling a concentrated equity position, or disposing of a property—can push you past traditional Medicare premiums and into IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount). This triggers substantial surcharges on your …

Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends, As we reflect on the second quarter of 2026, one theme stands above all others: change creates opportunity. The past several months have been marked by significant geopolitical developments, continued market volatility, evolving economic conditions, and an important strategic milestone for Stock Yards Bank …