Sam McElroy - Financial Advisor

Markets kicked off 2026 with positive momentum as the S&P 500 and diversified portfolios posted gains. While growth continues, geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty remain key factors to watch.

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Markets continued 2026 with positive momentum as the S&P 500 and diversified portfolios posted gains. While growth continues, geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty remain key factors to watch.

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Retirement calculators are helpful, but they can’t tell your whole story. Your lifestyle, goals, and priorities make your plan unique. Discover what truly determines how much you’ll need to retire.
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How Much Do You Need to Retire? - Stride Financial One of the first things people do once they get serious about planning and saving for retirement is look to a retirement calculator to find out how much they need to save for retirement. There’s nothing wrong with that. However, every person’s situation is completely different. What might be the...

Dear Clients and Friends:

Our offices will be closed in observance of the New Year holiday on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1. We will re-open Friday, January 2 at 9:00 am CT.

Happy New Year from all of us at STRIDE Financial

Markets closed higher on Monday, led by Tesla’s renewed strength (after Musk’s major stock purchase) and Alphabet pushing past the $3 trillion mark. With the Fed meeting this week looming large, traders are watching closely for signals on rate cuts.

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Want to position yourself well for the volatility and opportunity ahead? Let’s talk about strategies to help protect and grow your portfolio.

📈 Markets stayed resilient in August — shrugging off weak job data and rising inflation. But with September historically the most challenging month for stocks, all eyes are now on the Fed’s upcoming decision. 👀 Will a rate cut keep the rally alive, or is volatility around the corner?

📰 In this month’s commentary, Sam McElroy, PsyD, CEO of STRIDE Financial, breaks down:
- Why investor optimism has held despite economic “yellow flags”
- How tech, healthcare, and value stocks are shaping the market
- What to watch as the Fed prepares its next move

👉 Read the full commentary here and see what it could mean for your portfolio.

https://hubs.li/Q03J8cWd0

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert!
Are you really ready for retirement—or just hoping for the best? Stride Financial’s latest episode, Are You Ready for Retirement?, dives into the importance of knowing your Retirement Readiness Score and what it means for your financial future.

🎧 Listen here: https://hubs.li/Q03HKxZK0

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://hubs.li/Q03HKxsr0
— Do You Know Your Retirement Readiness Score?

Retirement isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a strategy. Find out where you stand today.

Back-to-school = back to basics. STRIDE’s on-demand webinars make financial learning easy & accessible. Watch now - no special code needed!

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Dear Clients and Friends:

Our offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1. We will re-open Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 am CST.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

- All of us at STRIDE Financial

💡 Social Security is just one piece of the puzzle.

Even if you’ve determined the best time and method to claim your benefits, it won’t matter unless you coordinate them with your overall retirement income plan.

The truth? Social Security alone is rarely enough. It must be supplemented with other reliable income sources—savings, investments, and strategies that are designed to provide income you can’t outlive.

📥 Be sure to download your commissioned report today and discover how to align Social Security with your complete retirement strategy! https://hubs.li/Q03FL__L0

🙌 The impact doesn’t stop here! Thanks to your generosity, our Virtual Food Drive provided 16,836 meals to families in need. And soon, we’ll be taking our efforts from donations to action with an exciting volunteer opportunity. 💪✨

📢 Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing details soon on how you can join us for our next volunteer day. Let’s keep making a difference together! ❤️