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🌞🥫 Our Virtual Summer Food Drive is underway! Help us reach our $3,000 goal to provide approximately 9,000 meals for families in need through the Greater Chicago Food Depository ❤️
Please donate here:
https://myfooddrives.org/team/825766

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🇺🇸 Holiday Office Closure Notice 🇺🇸

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00 AM CST.

Wishing all of our clients and friends a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🇺🇸✨

🤖💰 This week on Mindful Money, host Sam McElroy and co-host Eric Francque dive into The Ethics of AI in Financial Planning.

As AI becomes more common in investing and financial advice, what does responsible use really look like? We’re talking transparency, bias, trust, accountability — and why human judgment still matters. 🧠⚖️

🎧 Stream the full episode now on-demand at mindfulmoneyshow.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDNQ8BGwqTg

The Ethics of AI in Financial Planning | Mindful Money This week on Mindful Money, host Sam McElroy and co-host Eric Franc...

Markets bounced in April after a volatile March, driven by strong earnings, easing tensions, and renewed strength in AI and tech 📈⚡️. Equities pushed back toward record levels as sentiment improved overall 🌍🚀

👉 Download the full commentary here:
https://stridefinancialadvisors.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/markets-return-to-record-highs-in-april-amid-iran-ceasefire-strong-data/

What can you actually control? Not the market. Not the economy. Not other people.

But you can control your habits, your mindset, and your response.

Awareness isn’t just insight… it’s leverage.

🎧 Tune in: http://mindfulmoneyshow.com

Hello friends, let’s make an impact this summer 🌞

Our Greater Chicago Food Depository virtual food drive is live through 8/21 with a goal of $3,000—and every dollar helps put meals on tables across our community.

Even a small donation goes a long way. If you’re able, chip in today and help us reach the goal 💛

Check out STRIDE Financial Hunger Heroes' team fundraising page for Greater Chicago Food Depository - Virtual Food Drive Join the STRIDE Financial Hunger Heroes Team and Make a Difference!

Ready to feel more confident about your retirement? 📊✨

Download STRIDE Financial’s Commissioned Reports for clear, practical insights on managing risk and creating reliable income 💼📈

Start planning smarter today: https://stridefinancialadvisors.com/reports/ 🔗

Ending the school year on a high note 📈

For our fourth year, STRIDE Financial partnered with Big Shoulders Fund to bring a stock market program to 8th graders at St. Gall School in Chicago.

From saving and investing to portfolio competitions, these students have been building real financial skills all year long.

Proud of their hard work—and excited for their bright futures ahead. 🌟

New episode of Mindful Money 🎙️ is here! We explore how training your long-term mindset can lead to smarter, less stressful financial decisions 💡

Tune in to start building a more intentional relationship with your money 📈

Listen now at mindfulmoneyshow.com

📊💼 Stay Ahead of the Markets with STRIDE Financial!

Join us for an insightful and timely discussion with Sam McElroy, CEO of STRIDE Financial, as he breaks down current market and economic conditions—and what they could mean for you in the months ahead.

✨ What to Expect:
• Clear insights into today’s market trends
• Expert perspective on economic developments
• Practical takeaways to help guide your financial strategy

🗓 Date: Thursday, April 30
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM CT
💻 Format: Complimentary 1-hour virtual workshop

👉 Reserve your spot today: https://stridefinancialadvisors.com/contact

📞 Questions? Call us at (312) 767-9064 or email [email protected]

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📈 Turn Tax Season Into a Financial Reset 🔄💰

Ask yourself:
✔️ Am I saving enough? 💵
✔️ Do I have unnecessary expenses? 🛒❌
✔️ Is my money working for me? 📊💡

📅 April 15 isn’t just a deadline—it’s a checkpoint.

🚀 Ready to take control of your finances? Contact us today for a FREE consultation and let’s build your plan!