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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 …

 by Maria Tipton, J.D.While a great deal of discussion in the estate planning world has focused on “permanently” increased gift and estate tax exemptions that went into effect with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), an intriguing option known as the “Trump Account” has recently come online and offers another tool (the …

 Meet Jeff Jackson, Regional ManagerFollowing our recent acquisition of Field & Main Bank, Stock Yards Bank & Trust is incredibly proud to officially welcome Jeff Jackson to our Wealth Management & Trust team as Regional Manager for the Western Kentucky and Evansville Region. Bringing over four decades of financial expertise, …

 Planning for Social Security Uncertainty: The 2032 Trust Fund ChallengeThe Social Security Administration’s latest trustees report, released in June 2026, warns that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund, the primary source for retirement benefits, will be depleted by late 2032. Without congressional action, ongoing payroll …

 Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends,As we begin 2026, we do so against a backdrop of meaningful geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty. The escalation of the Iran conflict in the Middle East has quickly become the defining macro event of the year. This is not simply another policy debate or trade dispute—it is a real and evolving …