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Shift in Power: Esther Study (Part 4)

By Courtney Dent • November 06, 2024 • 0 Comments
Shift in Power: Esther Study (Part 4)

We just saw last month what happened with Haman after his plot to kill Mordecai and the rest of the Jews. As we wrap up Esther, the events we will read about in the last few chapters should leave us relieved and a little unsettled. While God's people in Persia

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Cornerstone,Impact,Esther Study

Take a step back - MMM v5-45

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • November 04, 2024 • 0 Comments
Take a step back - MMM v5-45

Election week is finally here. This has literally been the longest presidential election period with Donald Trump essentially running for re-election since 2021 and Joe Biden declaring his intention to run again shortly after taking office. I don't know about anybody else, but I'll be glad to have at least

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Musings,Politics,election,Economic Update

Buy high, sell higher - Pt 3 - MMM v5-44

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • October 28, 2024 • 0 Comments
Buy high, sell higher - Pt 3 - MMM v5-44

The past few weeks we've discussed the current positioning of the market. Most investors like to believe they are following a 'buy low, sell high' philosophy, but too many times our emotions get the best of us and we end up buying high, which means our only hope is that

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Musings,Valuations

These criminals want to fatten you up before taking your money. Don't let them.

By Dustin Briles • October 23, 2024 • 0 Comments
These criminals want to fatten you up before taking your money. Don't let them.

We recently became aware of a few clients who fell victim to financial scams. Examples include:

  • Pig butchering (more on this below).
  • You receive an arrest warrant for "missed jury duty" and need to send money to cover the fine, or else you'll be arrested.
  • You receive a text from
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Technology,Security,Hacking

Invested with Purpose (Part 5): Miracles

By Courtney Dent • October 23, 2024 • 0 Comments
Invested with Purpose (Part 5): Miracles

What's in a name?

Something Art often says is, "if you're going to say you're a Christian or you operate a Christian organization, you had better act like it or change your name." He believes there is a lot of meaning to a name.

It's probably assumed that Timothy Plan

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Cornerstone,BRI,Invested with Purpose
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