The Heron

As January quickly comes to an end, we want to wish you a Happy New Year and we hope 2019 is off to a great start.  Thankfully, the stock markets are off to a fairly strong start so far, and we hope to see some much-needed relief on our January statements after the...

What can investors expect from the financial markets this year? Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam offers his perspective. Last year was challenging for investors, marked throughout by notable market volatility. But that isn’t uncommon for an economy that’s entered...

Smart moves at the beginning of tax season can help get your financial house in order.Contrary to popular belief, tax planning isn’t limited to the months between year-end and April 15. In fact, smart tax planning goes beyond deductions and credits and should be...

Lots of questions can come up about income taxes after one has retired. Listed are answers to just a few common questions for retired taxpayers. What types of income are taxable? Some common types of taxable income: military retirement pay, all or part of pensions and...

Whether you have been curious about yoga, but have never tried it, or if you're a seasoned yogi and are looking for something new, restorative yoga has something for everyone. This gentle yoga uses props like blocks, blankets, and straps. Stretches and poses are held...

Ingredients: 3 – 4 Tbsp. butter or olive oil to grease pan 4 large eggs 1 Cup milk ¼ Cup pre-made pizza sauce 1 ½ Cups flour ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ - 1 tsp. pizza seasoning (depending on taste) 1 Cup shredded mozzarella (or try blending...

As the end of the year quickly approaches, I found myself procrastinating (more than I usually do) to write this letter. Like many of you, I’ve been hanging-on and hoping for the magical “Santa Claus Rally” to kick-in and almost instantly bring relief to the...

What's on the market's wish list for 2019? Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam provides a festive perspective. Links are being provided for information purposes only. Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize or sponsor any of the listed...

Prepare for tax season and keep your portfolio aligned with your short- and long-term goals.

You’re tired all the time. So, so tired. You sometimes feel you can’t even do your normal, daily activities. So, what’s wrong? You may have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). While CFS has no obvious causes and is hard to diagnose, you can treat the symptoms and find...

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are developed in laboratories to withstand harsh forces of nature; modifications may include enhanced resistance to pesticides. While research is unclear on GMOs’ impact on human health, consumers around the world are increasingly...

Sticky and sweet pecans make for the ultimate holiday pie. Here’s proof.