Highlander Financial Group

10/10/2026

What does investing in space actually look like?

We sat down with Bryce Gill, Economist at First Trust, to explore the evolving space economy and what it could mean for investors.

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10/08/2026

What’s changed the economics of spaceflight so dramatically?

Bryce Gill of First Trust breaks down the innovations reshaping the industry in this highlight from Independent Thinking with HFG.

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10/07/2026

We’re proud to support our wonderful client, Carolyn Hudek, and her longstanding commitment to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk. Carolyn has participated in the 60-mile fundraising walk for many years, helping raise awareness and support breast cancer research, patient care, and those affected by the disease.

We’re grateful to play a small part in supporting Carolyn and a cause that means so much to so many.

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10/02/2026

A few simple habits can go a long way toward helping keep your personal and financial information protected. How does cybersecurity connect to your broader financial picture? What steps are you taking at home and with your business?

09/24/2026

We’re proud to share that Casey Craig joined fellow LPL Financial advisors and leaders in Washington, D.C., for LPL Advocate 2026, meeting with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill.

The group brought the real-world perspective of independent advisors and the clients they serve, discussing how policy decisions affect families, businesses, and communities while advocating for meaningful changes that support both clients and advisors.

Thank you to Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Beth Van Duyne, Hakeem Jeffries, Pete Aguilar, and Zach Nunn for meeting with us. A special thank you to Rich Steinmeier, Mark Cohen, and Matt Morningstar for their willingness to engage, educate, and advocate. Their efforts make a meaningful difference and strengthen our industry’s voice in Washington.

We’re grateful to have Highlander Financial Group represented in this important work and remain committed to advocating for the clients, advisors, and communities we serve.

09/16/2026

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09/02/2026

Dolly Parton’s legacy reaches far beyond music.

Over the years, she gave millions to causes ranging from disaster relief and medical research to education and children’s literacy. Her Imagination Library alone has distributed more than 330 million books to children across five countries.

After devastating Tennessee wildfires in 2016, her My People Fund provided displaced families with $1,000 a month for six months, no strings attached. She also donated $1 million toward COVID-19 vaccine research and supported schools, scholarships, pediatric care, and communities close to home.

What tied so much of that work together was remarkably simple: trust people, see a need, and respond.

Her example is a meaningful reminder that generosity doesn’t have to follow one formula. It starts with deciding what matters to you and finding a way to make an impact.


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Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy. The Library of Congress has called Parton a “titan of children’s literacy” for the millions of free books provided monthly through her Imagination Library.

08/28/2026

Our latest conversation with Madeline Ruid, Thematic Research Analyst at Global X, takes a closer look at the infrastructure behind the continued growth of AI.

From data center development and rising energy demand to the broader buildout needed to support it, Madeline shares her perspective on where investment and opportunity may be emerging as AI continues to scale.

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08/26/2026

A highlight from our recent conversation with Madeline Ruid, Thematic Research Analyst at Global X, exploring the growing intersection between AI and energy.

Madeline discusses the infrastructure needed to support continued data center development, growing electricity demand, and what greater involvement from AI companies in the energy space could look like.

08/12/2026

A fossil collected in Antarctica more than 40 years ago has turned out to be a rare dinosaur discovery.

The bone was found in 1985 during an expedition to Antarctica’s James Ross Island and was originally recorded as belonging to a large reptile.

Decades later, a paleontologist reviewing the British Antarctic Survey’s collections recognized that the fossil might be something more specific: a dinosaur bone.

Researchers confirmed that the bone came from the tail of a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur called a titanosaur. Scientists have not yet identified the exact species.

The discovery is especially notable because dinosaur fossils are rare in Antarctica, where ice makes fieldwork difficult. Millions of years ago, though, the region was much warmer and covered in lush forests.

It is a reminder that discovery does not always happen in the field. Sometimes, progress comes from revisiting what has already been collected with fresh questions, better tools, and new expertise.


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Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.