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by John M. Fidler Just in time for March Madness, financial markets have been roiled by headlines and fears over the banking system. I’m sure you have all read of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank Shares (SIVB), as well as two much smaller banks, Signature Bank and Silvergate Capital, which were heavily focused on cryptocurrency. Over the …

Stock Yards Bank is excited to welcome John Fidler as Chief Investment Officer to our newly expanded senior leadership team.  John joined Stock Yards in 2022 as part of our merger with Commonwealth Bank & Trust, where he served as Director of Alternative Investments. He is now responsible for developing investment strategies and …

The first couple of months of the year can bring brisk winds, cozy evenings in, and the last-minute thought to grab a warmer coat just in case. As soon as we think we've truly settled into our hibernation- suddenly, almost magically, spring surprises us with a beam of sunshine, a splash of color, and a new buzz of energy in the …

Written by Keith Blakely, CFA SECURE Act 2.0 The passing of the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) in December 2019 marked a significant change to retirement planning. The most notable change in the 2019 SECURE Act was the elimination of the “Stretch IRA”, which requires most non-spouse beneficiaries to …