From high gas prices to increased dollars spent at the grocery store, inflation is making an impact on most people's wallets. Learn what Chris Radford, President of AE Wealth Management, has to say about getting through this cycle. bit.ly/3RrGVWo

Markets continued their downward spiral in the 2nd quarter of the year, pushed down by high inflation rates & increasing concerns about a possible recession in 2022. Will the 2nd half of 2022 bring more of the same? wi.st/3bWc8kb

The latest CPI and PPI readings make it obvious inflation isn’t showing signs of peaking yet, and any conversation about the “worst is behind us” may be premature. Check out this week's Market Insights from AE Wealth Management for the full story! bit.ly/3PHbiGR

Stocks rose last week, even as signs of a slowing economy and potential recession increase. Find out more about what happened in the markets and what’s coming in the days ahead in our latest Weekly Market Commentary. bit.ly/3RYaDCB

The U.S. economy contracted by 0.9% in the second quarter – putting us into the traditional definition of a recession. How long will it last? Get our thoughts on what the data is saying here: bit.ly/3vo8BlG

Markets have been on a run lately, fueled by hopes the Fed will pause interest rate increases following data economy is slowing. But are these hopes misguided? We take a look at what’s currently driving markets in our latest Weekly Commentary. READ NOW: bit.ly/3C7AUcd

Hurricane Ian crashes into Florida. Nord Stream pipeline explodes. Markets get their hopes up about a potential rate hike pause – only to have them crashing down again. Get all the details in our newest Market Minute. aewealthmanagement.com/blog/ae-market…

Hurricane Ian, Nord Stream pipeline explosions and news from the Bank of England left markets in a sour mood last week. Learn more about what’s currently moving markets in our latest weekly commentary. bit.ly/3CuHXvk

Good news was actually bad news for markets last week, as solid employment numbers dashed hopes for a potential rate pause. And Americans can expect to pay more at the gas pump – again. Get the scoop in our latest weekly commentary. bit.ly/3RRkCbB

Inflation isn’t going anywhere fast: CPI came in at 8.2% in September, down just barely from 8.3% last month. The market’s initial response was dismay, dropping significantly before rallying at mid-day. Find out more in today's Market Minute. bit.ly/3Vp4sJs

New Consumer Price Index numbers released last week show inflation remains stubbornly high. The report essentially locked in a 4th consecutive rate raise of 75 basis points at the Fed’s next meeting in early November. How did markets react? bit.ly/3D1FIQu

Earnings season kicked off on a positive note. Now all eyes turn to third-quarter GDP's initial reading, out Thursday. Will we snap our two-quarter GDP losing streak? Read more here: bit.ly/3D01AKV #WealthManagement #FinancialAdvisors #MarketCommentary #AEWealth #AEWM

As midterm elections get closer, market volatility will likely remain high. Why do elections tend to make markets squirrelly? In a word: Uncertainty. Learn more in our newest Wealth Report. READ NOW: bit.ly/3szP5ka #Midterms #Markets #FinancialAdvisors #AEWM #AEWealth

3rd quarter GDP grew by 2.6%, stopping the losing streak from the 1st half of the year. The number pretty much solidifies another interest rate increase of 75 basis points (.75%) at the Fed’s meeting this week. Read more here: aewealthmanagement.com/blog/ae-wealth… #financialadvisors #aewm

Kicking off our fourth Wealth Elite Symposium in Austin, TX bright and early this morning. We have an all-star lineup of speakers the next few days that will provide a wealth of operational, economic and relationship insights that will help our advisors grow their business & AUM!

1st up in our all-star lineup was Liz Wiseman, CEO of The Wiseman Group & best-selling author that teaches leadership to executives all around the world. She shared with us how great leaders are multipliers that develop impact players & amplify the capabilities of those around them.

Keepin’ it weird in Austin, TX at the Wealth Elite Symposium! Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust, kicked off our afternoon yesterday.

Ended Day 1 of WES 2022 sharing the latest updates from our AE Wealth Management team. Then to close us out, Amy Florian, Author and CEO of Corgenius, shared with our advisors how to communicate with clients during the toughest times of life.

Started Day 2 of our Wealth Elite Symposium with the important stuff: Compliance & Cybersecurity Thank you to David McSweeney, VP of Information Security at Fidelity Investments Investments, for joining us yesterday!

Strong one week, down the next: It’s a familiar refrain for markets this year. The past two weeks have followed that same rhythm, with the markets giving back gains last week. Find out in our latest weekly commentary. bit.ly/3Azrl4e