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1 min read · April 17, 2025
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Market CommentaryInvestment OversightWeekly Market Update – April 10, 2025
It has been an historical week for the market, as all indexes have entered a Bear Market. Year-to-Date Returns (as of April 10th, 3:00 pm, 2025) S&P 500…
3 min read · April 10, 2025
ArticleInvestment OversightCaddies Making the Cut
Isn’t irony interesting? One of the most beautiful times of year is being underscored by one of the ugliest in the market. Wilmington, for the last…
3 min read · April 10, 2025
ArticleInvestment OversightSuccess Stories: How Independent Financial Consultants Have Transformed Clients’ Financial Futures
Planning for a successful financial future can feel overwhelming. Between managing expenses, investing wisely, and planning for retirement, it’s easy to…
2 min read · April 3, 2025
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April 3, 2025 – Quarterly Market Wrap-Up: as of March 31, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 is in the rear-view mirror. Without question, investors will not soon forget how the financial markets misbehaved. A new White…
3 min read · April 3, 2025
ArticleTax StrategiesThe Tax Deadline is Coming – Don’t Just File, Optimize
By Phil Clark, Founder & Wealth Advisor at OmniStar Financial Group We’re two weeks out from the April 15th tax deadline. Like many Americans, you might…
2 min read · April 3, 2025
ArticlePhilanthropyYou’re Probably Reading This Because You Already Agree With It
We all like to think that we are rational beings. We carefully weigh evidence, consider different viewpoints, and come to reasonable conclusions…
3 min read · March 28, 2025
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Weekly Market Wrap – March 28, 2025
Major Index Performance (as of Thursday’s close): New Auto Tariffs:The 25% tariff on auto imports announced by President Trump on March 26 could put a…
3 min read · March 28, 2025
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Weekly Market Wrap – March 21, 2025
Major Index Performance (as of Thursday’s Close): S&P 500: Up 0.6% Dow Jones Industrial Average: Up 1.15% Nasdaq Composite: Flat Gold: Up 1.39% Nasdaq…
3 min read · March 21, 2025
ArticleEstate PlanningThe Value of a Financial Advisor
A few weeks ago, I read an interesting article titled, “ The Value of a Financial Advisor: What’s It Really Worth ?” Every few years there is a new study…
3 min read · March 21, 2025
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Weekly Market Update – March 14, 2025
Major Index Performance (as of Thursday’s Close): S&P 500 Enters Correction The S&P 500 has continued its recent decline, now down 10.1% from its high of…
2 min read · March 14, 2025
ArticlePhilanthropySwimming Upstream
Being new to OmniStar Financial Group and having recently moved from Southern California I’ve had some aha moments since commencing my employment at…
3 min read · March 14, 2025
ArticleInvestment OversightHistory of Tariffs and Their Economic Impact
The last two weeks have been shaky for the financial markets as the unknown and misunderstood effects of tariffs frighten investors. Tariffs have been a…
7 min read · March 14, 2025
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Weekly Market Update – March 7, 2025
Major Index Performance (as of Thursday’s Close): Nasdaq Enters Correction The Nasdaq Composite has continued its recent decline this week, now down…
2 min read · March 7, 2025
ArticleRetirement IncomeSaving for a Legacy
When exploring the origination of a problem in finance, typically the issue lies in variance from fundamentals. Fundamentals matter. They always have and…
3 min read · March 7, 2025
ArticleTax StrategiesTax-Efficient Investment Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals: How Financial Experts Can Help
Managing wealth is about more than just growing assets—it’s about keeping more of what you earn. For high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), tax-efficient…
3 min read · March 4, 2025
Market CommentaryInvestment OversightMarket Update, February 21, 2025
Is the Economy Slowing? Major Index Performances (as of Close Thursday): Walmart’s Earnings Miss Expectations Walmart’s earnings report offered insight…
3 min read · February 21, 2025
Market CommentaryInvestment OversightThe Great Banking Debate: Do We Really Need Central Banks?
In an era of economic uncertainty, few institutions generate as much controversy as central banks. As we navigate 2025, I believe the debate over their…
3 min read · February 21, 2025
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Market Update – February 14, 2025
Happy Valentines Day: Major Index Performances (as of Close Thursday): Inflation Reports: The Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), which is the…
2 min read · February 14, 2025
Market CommentaryInvestment OversightCash Positions In The Portfolio
We’ve all heard the saying, “Cash is King” and with the rise in interest rates in 2022 and 2023, cash and money market positions have been very…
3 min read · February 14, 2025
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Market Update – February 7, 2025
Inflation fears resurface: Major Index Performances (as of Friday 2:pm): Friday the University of Michigan released its expected inflation report…
3 min read · February 7, 2025
ArticleLifestyleThe Super Bowl – An Economic Powerhouse
It’s time for the unofficial holiday in which the US will consume more food than any other holiday except Thanksgiving. That’s right, Super Bowl Sunday!…
3 min read · February 7, 2025
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Market Update – January 31, 2025
New Kid on the Block: Major Index Performances (as of close Thursday): DeepSeek threat to the AI market: Many years ago, when my wife Haley and I planned…
2 min read · January 31, 2025
ArticleLifestyleWhat Once Was
Phil, Roger, and I had a conversation in the OmniStar kitchen a few days ago, and an interesting question was put on the docket. A few questions are…
3 min read · January 31, 2025