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Fire Safety: Protecting Your Family and Your Future October is Fire Safety Month. Discover how fire drills, document protection, and the FIRE movement intersect to protect your family and safeguard your financial future.

Government Shutdown 2025: Economic and Market Implications for Investors The U.S. government officially entered a shutdown as of October 1. While the headlines may sound unsettling, history shows shutdowns are more noise than signal for long-term investors. Learn what this means for the economy, interest rates, and your portfolio.

S&P Nears Record on Tech Strength S&P 500 nears record high on tech strength; Apple jumps 8.4% on $100B U.S. manufacturing boost, Nvidia hits new highs amid chip policy shift

Big news!

We’re proud to share that Larson has been ranked #21 on Financial Advisor magazine’s 2025 list of the Top 50 Fastest Growing RIAs in the nation.

This milestone is fueled by the people and principles that define us:
• The trust and loyalty of our incredible clients
• The dedication of our team to providing thoughtful, values-based guidance
• Our commitment to helping families flourish with clarity and confidence

From 2023 to 2024, our growth told a bigger story, one of dedication, trust, and long-term impact. And we’re just getting started.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and team. We couldn’t do it without you!

Read more -https://www.larson.com/top-50-fastest-growing-rias/

BREAKING NEWS: The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point, a move not seen since 2008, signaling cooling inflation and aiming for balanced economic goals.

This change could lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards but may reduce returns on savings accounts. Investors may see stock values rise due to lower borrowing costs for companies, though the stock market initially surged before pulling back.

Larson’s financial advisors are ready to help you navigate these changes and ensure your financial plan stays on track. To learn more, visit https://www.larson.com/federal-reserve-cuts-rate/

Inflation Fears Shake Markets, Dow Jones Leads Losses Market indices ended the quarter with losses, led by the Dow Jones. No sector showed optimism, with Information Technology slightly down and others experiencing losses over three percent.

Last week, Wednesday’s gains punctuated the week largely due to the activity after the FOMC Meeting.

The meeting was more of the same from the Fed, who voted to hold interest rates held steady at the 525-550 level, which was widely expected.

Watch our full market commentary for more information.

https://www.larson.com/the-feds-voted-to-hold-rates-steady/

The Feds Voted to Hold Rates Steady Last week, Wednesday’s gains punctuated the week in large part due to the activity following the FOMC Meeting, where they voted to hold interest rates held steady.