Investment Commentary | November 2024
November brought plenty for investors to celebrate, with strong S&P 500 gains driven by Fed rate cuts and election outcomes.
Investment Commentary | October 2024
October markets started strong but ended with volatility driven by AI concerns, small-cap losses, and global pressures, while precious metals held steady.
Investment Commentary | September 2024
September brought market resilience amid volatility, with the S&P 500 rising and emerging markets outperforming, driven by economic shifts and global events.
Estate Planning for Landowners
When a family owns land, it can mean many things to different members of the family. Working with a team of professionals to plan for your estate is an important decision to reach the desired outcome for your legacy property.
The Importance of a Second Opinion
Anything that could affect a family or individual financial situation today, or in the future, brings with it the need to reevaluate where you are today, where you would like to be and if you are track to get there.
The Central View Q2 2022
Each quarter, our investment team provides details on the market and economy, bringing you the latest insights in an easy to follow video.
Women and Their Role as Financial Decision Makers
Women are a large part of the workforce. They are often times directly involved in their households’ investment and financial decisions.
Cryptocurrency: Fad or Future?
There has been a lot of discussion over the past several years regarding cryptocurrency. If you feel like the whole idea of cryptocurrency is hard to understand, you are not alone.
Tax & Estate Strategies: What Is a GRAT and Do You Need One?
While Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT) can seem complex to some, they can really be simple when broken down. Because GRATs have the potential to provide significant tax benefits when interest rates are low, today’s interest rate environment may provide a good opportunity.
Financial Planning: Opportunity Among Crisis | Central Trust
At Central Trust Company, we use Monte Carlo Simulation to model a variety of outcomes— including all the events taking place this year.