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When it comes to managing your finances, having a trusted advisor who understands your unique situation is priceless. Whether you're planning for retirement, saving for education, or running a small business, the right financial guidance can make all the difference. That’s where Akin Investments steps in, offering personalized financial solutions tailored to your needs right here in Charleston.

Before 2025 ends, taking proactive tax and financial steps can significantly reduce your tax burden and strengthen your long-term financial health. The most effective year-end strategies focus on retirement contributions, charitable giving, investment management, and optimizing income and deductions.

When it comes to securing your financial future, having a clear plan is not just helpful - it’s essential. Whether you’re an individual aiming to grow your savings, a small business owner managing cash flow, or someone preparing for retirement or education expenses, the right approach can make all the difference. I’ve learned that success in finance doesn’t come from luck but from smart, consistent actions.

The stock market has made significant moves in 2025, showcasing a mixture of optimism and caution as investors navigate a complex economic landscape. As we enter the last quarter of the year, analyzing stock leadership and earnings trends across key sectors becomes critical for identifying opportunities and risks.

Article 5 provides that if a NATO Ally is the victim of an armed attack, each and every other member of the Alliance will consider this act of violence as an armed attack against all members and will take the actions it deems necessary to assist the Ally attacked. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of the U.S. military’s generals and admirals to gather on short notice — and without a stated reason — at a Marine Corps base in Virginia next week.

US stocks edged higher as Wall Street kept up a record-setting streak on the back of Big Tech mega caps. - Boeing Defense, Space & Security to leverage Palantir capabilities across programs for global military customers

Stephen Herbert Akin, Celebrating 40 years as a FINRA Financial Industry Regulatory Authority registered investment professional. As a Registered Representative with two major Wall Street firms. Almost 10 years (January 2026) As Founder and Investment Advisor Representative of Akin Investment.

Tech and trade tensions between the U.S. and China are in focus as the week starts, with conflicting signals for investors to process. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China's top negotiator, Vice Premier He Lifeng, held a second day of talks in Madrid. President Trump said the discussions had gone very well, and hinted at a deal over TikTok, the Chinese-owned app for which a U.S. ban looms, echoing earlier comments by Bessent. He said he would speak with the Chinese l

The 24th anniversary commemoration ceremony will take place on the Memorial plaza and focus on an in-person reading of the names by family members. Throughout the ceremony, we will observe six moments of silence, acknowledging when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell, and the times of the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. In Singapore: APPEC 2025, The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80)

Gold hit a fresh all-time high as the prospect of US interest-rate cuts boosted the metal’s appeal and traders sought safety following a recent selloff in equity and bond markets. Bullion climbed as much as 1.1% to top $3,573 an ounce

When it comes to managing your money, especially for important goals like retirement or education, understanding the rules that guide financial advisors is crucial. One of the most important concepts you should know about is fiduciary principles. These principles ensure that your financial advisor acts in your best interest, not theirs. Let’s dive into what this means, why it matters, and how it can impact your financial future.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will address the invitation-only global gathering of central bankers, academics and macroeconomists as the leader of the world’s largest and most respected independent central bank

The term "Roaring 2020s" is a reference to the "Roaring Twenties" (the 1920s), which were characterized by rapid economic growth, cultural dynamism, technological advances, and exuberant prosperity—followed ultimately by the Great Depression.

Recent earnings reports have proven that United States companies are able to move forward in this nuanced world of global economics and deliver outperformance to their share holders.

The industrials sector is currently leading U.S. equity market performance in 2025, outpacing allother sectors of the S&P 500 with a year-to-date gain of approximately 15%—over double the increase of the overall index. This strength follows robust returns in 2024 and reflects sustained investor optimism bolstered by several themes and structural trends:

From the Securities Exchange Commission review of the "Pattern Day Trader Rule" and the easing of the $25,000 margin requirement to the "Big Banks" supplementary leverage ratio, requirements are shifting. These changes aim to balance increased financial stability with the potential impact on bank profitability and market participation. 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns that the dollar's recent declines threaten its status as the world's key currency, saying the "strong dollar policy" is about ensuring the US dollar remains the reserve currency over the long term.

Akin Investments Has Moved! We’re excited to announce that Akin Investments has relocated just a few doors down to our new address:170 Meeting Street, Suite 110 (First Floor), Charleston, SC  Akin Investments Firm Brochure ADV Update June 30, 2025 Come visit us at our new location in the heart of downtown Charleston! 170 Meeting Street, Suite 110, Charleston, South Carolina 29401 (843)-822-4789

S&P 500, Nasdaq Close at Record Highs Financial Shares lead the way higher after clearing the Feds Stress Test last week. The stock market ended the first half of 2025 with another record close.

After the stock markets best best performance since May of 1990 things maybe comming together for the continued expansion of the United States Economy and Americas Golden Age.