Holding Money with an Open Hand How much is enough? At Blue Trust, we encourage clients to consider this question as they follow their unique path to financial freedom. Often, people discover that accumulating money isn’t nearly as fulfilling as using their money to help others. On a recent Wisdom for Wealth. For Life. […]
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A Resilient Economy At the beginning of last year, most economists and strategists were confident that the U.S. would enter into a recession in 2023. Many traditional indicators of a recession, such as the inversion of the yield curve, supported this conviction. Multiple interest rate cuts were expected but did not materialize as the Federal […]
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Written by Brian Shepler, President and COO of Blue Trust As we embark on a new year, a wide range of opinions prevail on what is in store for the economy in 2024. Consider the following summaries from several of the leading global economists and prognosticators: “The global economy will perform better than many expect […]
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Written by Nick Stonestreet, CEO of Blue Trust “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 On October 7, several of our employees, next-gen clients, and I were scheduled to travel to Israel for a two-week Holy […]
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In the beloved Christmas carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” the true love gave five golden rings on the fifth day of Christmas. Ever wonder about the value of five golden rings? As an investment, and one that attracts significant attention during inflationary times and global crises, the price of gold recently reached a new […]
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Our firm is entering an exciting new season as we officially change our name to Blue Trust. This new name continues to honor our founder, Ron Blue, and the legacy he built but also reflects our commitment to innovation, growth, and progress. Although our name is changing, our values and mission will remain the […]
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On October 7, 2023, Hamas initiated a surprise attack on Israel, killing more than 1,300 people and taking hostages back to Gaza. We are heartbroken by the loss of life and grieve with those who have lost loved ones. We pray for those who are suffering and join the rest of the world in praying […]
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“…Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 (NIV) Are you believing God can do all things, big and small, beyond what our minds can […]
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For more than a decade, U.S. stocks have essentially been the only game in town. Emerging markets (EM), such as China, India, and Mexico, have been left behind as the dominance of the “FAANG” stocks (an acronym representing Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google) powered markets higher. A new group of stocks, dubbed the “Magnificent […]
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Many people are often curious about the idea of Hollywood and the people who spend their careers in that environment. Colby Gilmore, a Blue Trust private wealth advisor, recently had a conversation about faith and finances on the Wisdom For Wealth. For Life. podcast with actors and Blue Trust clients, Allegra and Clayton Snyder. […]
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The recent near-highs of the stock market are masking a trend from the last few decades: The number of publicly traded U.S. companies has dropped significantly. In 1996 the number of listed companies in the U.S. peaked at 8,090, but as of Q1 2023, it had fallen to 4,572, a drop of 43%.[1] The chart […]
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Each year on Patriot Day, we remember the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, that took the lives of 2,977 innocent people. The reality that 22 years have passed since that tragic day seems almost unreal. For most of us, the precise moment when we heard about the planes crashing into the World Trade Center […]
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Women are wielding greater financial power today than at any point in history. In fact, it’s estimated that women: Now control 51% or $22 trillion of American personal wealth. Will manage $30 trillion of intergenerational wealth by 2030. Control 80% of household buying decisions. While nine out of 10 women report that they are […]
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On June 19, we are honored to observe the Juneteenth holiday to remember this important date in U.S. history. Many Americans may not fully understand the significance of Juneteenth, as it only officially became a federal holiday in 2021. However, generations of Black Americans have recognized its importance in marking the day when the last […]
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Marriage can be one of life’s greatest blessings – and biggest challenges. Even in the strongest of marriages, couples usually experience friction. Avoiding conflict altogether isn’t realistic, but learning to address conflict in healthy ways can keep relationships strong. In a recent podcast, Blue Trust’s Russ Crosson had the opportunity to talk with Brian […]
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In our twenty-third episode, we sit down with the chief supply chain officer of Atlanta Community Food Bank and former district manager of the Home Depot, Kenny Hill, along with Blue Trust CEO, Nick Stonestreet, and founder of Be A Peacemaker, Dr. Michael Patterson. Kenny shares his story of growing up in poverty and […]
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