2025 was an action-packed year for market watchers and investors. There were several factors and events that contributed to uncertainty, not least of which the impact of the trade tariffs that went into effect on “Liberation Day,” April 2, 2025, and recovering from the longest federal government shutdown in history. Will 2026 be as eventful? The JNBA Investment Committee discusses.DISCLOSURE The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. Please see import...

<description>&lt;p&gt;2025 was an action-packed year for market watchers and investors. There were several factors and events that contributed to uncertainty, not least of which the impact of the trade tariffs that went into effect on “Liberation Day,” April 2, 2025, and recovering from the longest federal government shutdown in history. Will 2026 be as eventful? The JNBA Investment Committee discusses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCLOSURE&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Please see import...&lt;/p&gt;</description>

2025 was an action-packed year for market watchers and investors. There were several factors and events that contributed to uncertainty, not least of which the impact of the trade tariffs that went into effect on “Liberation Day,” April 2, 2025, and recovering from the longest federal government shutdown in history. Will 2026 be as eventful? The JNBA Investment Committee discusses. DISCLOSURE The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general informati...

Video Discussion: The Year Behind & The Road Ahead

This podcast from JNBA Studios discusses various economic indicators our designated Investment Committee monitors, including government reports and the yield curve.DISCLOSURE The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. Please see import...

<description>&lt;p&gt;This podcast from JNBA Studios discusses various economic indicators our designated Investment Committee monitors, including government reports and the yield curve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCLOSURE&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Please see import...&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This podcast from JNBA Studios discusses various economic indicators our designated Investment Committee monitors, including government reports and the yield curve. DISCLOSURE The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of invest...

Market Indicators in Q4 2025 and Beyond

The first half of 2025 has included significant market volatility, especially around early April. Now, as Q2 comes to an end and markets have evened out some, the JNBA Financial Advisors Investment Committee analyzes the historic ups and downs in a video discussion recorded on July 14, 2025.The conversation between JNBA Chairman and CEO Richard S. Brown, Senior Advisor – Investment Strategist Michael Bilotta, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®, and Investment Strategist Mark Rosenkranz, CFA® covers the unpredictability faced over the last six months and provides perspective on what that could mean for investors as we look ahead. They also share insights into keeping portfolios positioned to achieve long term goals by managing a disciplined process, such as JNBA’s review of portfolios every 10 business days to help avoid emotional, short-term trading decisions that may cause investors to miss key market recovery days.DISCLOSURE The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. Please see import...

<description>&lt;p&gt;The first half of 2025 has included significant market volatility, especially around early April. Now, as Q2 comes to an end and markets have evened out some, the JNBA Financial Advisors Investment Committee analyzes the historic ups and downs in a video discussion recorded on July 14, 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation between JNBA Chairman and CEO Richard S. Brown, Senior Advisor – Investment Strategist Michael Bilotta, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®, and Investment Strategist Mark Rosenkranz, CFA® covers the unpredictability faced over the last six months and provides perspective on what that could mean for investors as we look ahead. They also share insights into keeping portfolios positioned to achieve long term goals by managing a disciplined process, such as JNBA’s review of portfolios every 10 business days to help avoid emotional, short-term trading decisions that may cause investors to miss key market recovery days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCLOSURE&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Please see import...&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The first half of 2025 has included significant market volatility, especially around early April. Now, as Q2 comes to an end and markets have evened out some, the JNBA Financial Advisors Investment Committee analyzes the historic ups and downs in a video discussion recorded on July 14, 2025. The conversation between JNBA Chairman and CEO Richard S. Brown, Senior Advisor – Investment Strategist Michael Bilotta, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®, and Investment Strategist Mark Rosenkranz, CFA® covers the unp...

Video Discussion: Staying Focused in 2025’s Dynamic Market

Market conditions in April 2025 were notably volatile, with almost daily swings in market values following changes in policy and tariffs. The whiplash left consumers, businesses, and investors concerned about the U.S. economy’s resilience and the long-term impact on portfolios. In our latest JNBA Investment Committee video discussion, recorded on May 19, 2025, senior members of the JNBA Investment Committee discuss investing tactics that supported less volatility for portfolios, including asset allocation and rebalancing. John Foster, Senior Advisor – Investment Strategist, and Mark Rosenkranz, Investment Strategist, also address the latest data points and where investors can focus their attention as we enter the latter part of Q2 and look toward the second half of 2025.DISCLOSURE The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. Please see import...

<description>&lt;p&gt;Market conditions in April 2025 were notably volatile, with almost daily swings in market values following changes in policy and tariffs. The whiplash left consumers, businesses, and investors concerned about the U.S. economy’s resilience and the long-term impact on portfolios. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In our latest JNBA Investment Committee video discussion, recorded on May 19, 2025, senior members of the JNBA Investment Committee discuss investing tactics that supported less volatility for portfolios, including asset allocation and rebalancing. John Foster, Senior Advisor – Investment Strategist, and Mark Rosenkranz, Investment Strategist, also address the latest data points and where investors can focus their attention as we enter the latter part of Q2 and look toward the second half of 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCLOSURE&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Please see import...&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Market conditions in April 2025 were notably volatile, with almost daily swings in market values following changes in policy and tariffs. The whiplash left consumers, businesses, and investors concerned about the U.S. economy’s resilience and the long-term impact on portfolios.  In our latest JNBA Investment Committee video discussion, recorded on May 19, 2025, senior members of the JNBA Investment Committee discuss investing tactics that supported less volatility for portfolios, includi...

Investment Committee Podcast: May 2025

2024 brought us rising yields, a strong dollar, and a headline-grabbing presidential election. How do these events, along with other key factors, guide investment strategies into the new year?In our latest video discussion, recorded on January 7, 2025, members of the JNBA Investment Committee recap 2024 and discuss opportunities on the radar as 2025 unfolds. JNBA Chairman and CEO Richard S. Brown talks with two senior members of our Investment Committee, John Foster, Senior Advisor – Investment Strategist, and Mark Rosenkranz, Investment Strategist, about the outlook of corporate earnings, the equity market, inflation, and more.DISCLOSURE The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. Please see import...

<description>&lt;p&gt;2024 brought us rising yields, a strong dollar, and a headline-grabbing presidential election. How do these events, along with other key factors, guide investment strategies into the new year?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In our latest video discussion, recorded on January 7, 2025, members of the JNBA Investment Committee recap 2024 and discuss opportunities on the radar as 2025 unfolds. JNBA Chairman and CEO Richard S. Brown talks with two senior members of our Investment Committee, John Foster, Senior Advisor – Investment Strategist, and Mark Rosenkranz, Investment Strategist, about the outlook of corporate earnings, the equity market, inflation, and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCLOSURE&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;The previous presentation by JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC (“JNBA”) was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from JNBA or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither JNBA’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. JNBA is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the podcast or video podcast content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JNBA is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of JNBA’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at jnba.com. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Please see import...&lt;/p&gt;</description>

2024 brought us rising yields, a strong dollar, and a headline-grabbing presidential election. How do these events, along with other key factors, guide investment strategies into the new year? In our latest video discussion, recorded on January 7, 2025, members of the JNBA Investment Committee recap 2024 and discuss opportunities on the radar as 2025 unfolds. JNBA Chairman and CEO Richard S. Brown talks with two senior members of our Investment Committee, John Foster, Senior Advisor – Investm...

Investment Committee Video Discussion: 2025 Outlook

Launched in early 2020, the JNBA Financial Advisors Podcast brings together experts at one of the top nationally-ranked independent fee-only wealth management firms in the country to discuss timely topics that impact investors, from the pandemic and politics to the markets and taxes. Minneapolis-based JNBA Financial Advisors has helped guide people through life’s most important decisions through an advice driven by advocacy® approach for more than 45 years. For more information about JNBA Financial Advisors, visit JNBA.com.

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