[Cup of Joe] March 2025 Market Updates

State of the Markets: Top 5 Questions – Webcast on Thursday, 3/27 at 11:00 AM EST. With guest commentator from JP Morgan.
Market Turbulence
US stock indexes are experiencing considerable volatility driven by the uncertainty from policy shake ups, primarily with tariffs. The US market started the year at already-expensive levels. And price declines of 5% to 10% are common occurrences. The market may be waiting for uncertainty to diminish before it switches back into growth mode.
Argent Bridge Advisors Launches Argent Bridge 2 Business Acceleration

Vienna, VA – Certified as an exit planning advisor, Eric Ashburn, CFP®, CEPA®, CDFA®, CeFT®, Partner & Private Wealth Advisor at Argent Bridge Advisors, launches Argent Bridge Advisors to Business Acceleration (AB2BA) service. Designed for business owners aiming to optimize their company’s value, AB2BA delivers customized strategies to address growth and transition challenges while focusing on financial, operational, and personal readiness.
AB2BA provides comprehensive support tailored to the unique challenges of business acceleration. Services include strategic growth planning, financial readiness assessment, risk management strategies, and operational efficiency optimization. This initiative reflects Argent Bridge Advisors’ commitment to supporting business owners with the tools and insights needed to thrive in today’s competitive environment.
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