For informational purposes only: Not investment advice
Weekly Market Update: April 20, 2026
Markets finished higher last week as large-cap technology helped support index performance during earnings season.
• S&P 500: +4.54%
• NASDAQ: +6.84%
• Dow: +3.19%
Key themes:
• Earnings season continued driving market direction
• Large-cap technology provided the primary source of index support
Takeaway:
Markets remain constructive, but broader participation remains uneven as investors continue focusing on earnings quality.
The #1 Financial Mistake Practice Owners Make
Most practice owners I talk to are doing well.
Revenue is strong. The business is growing.
But behind the scenes, there’s usually one gap:
Everything is being managed separately.
Business income
Personal investments
Tax strategy
Exit planning
Individually, it all works.
Together, it often doesn’t.
Wrote a quick breakdown on where this shows up and how to think about it differently.
Financial Spring Cleaning for High-Income Professionals: A Simple Reset for Your Money
Your financial life probably didn’t get complicated overnight.
It built up over time:
Old employer plans
Different investment strategies
Decisions made at different stages of life
Nothing is necessarily wrong.
But a lot of it may no longer be aligned.
That’s where a simple “financial reset” can make a big difference.
3 Common 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid
The biggest 401(k) mistake isn’t picking the wrong fund.
It’s lack of intention.
No clear allocation strategy
Contributions that don’t grow with income
Little to no ongoing review
These aren’t obvious problems- but they quietly affect long-term outcomes.
A few small adjustments can make a significant difference.
Market Volatility: Why Long-Term Strategy Matters More Than Short-Term Reactions
The biggest risk during market volatility isn’t the market.
It’s the reaction to it.
Selling after declines
Waiting too long to reinvest
Letting short-term noise override long-term strategy
These decisions feel justified in the moment- but they often create the biggest gaps in long-term results.
A well-built plan isn’t designed to avoid volatility.
It’s designed to withstand it.