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Last Month at SFG

New SFG Website Launched

Our revamped site now features refreshed details about who we are at SFG, a more streamlined view of all the services we offer to our clients, and new blog posts with insight from our team - all presented with our new modernized branding on full display and optimized for both mobile and desktop usage!

Check Out Our New Website

Vine Maple Place Back to School Drive

Thank you to all those who donated to this year's Back to School Drive! Giving back to the community is crucial part of who we are and we could not do that without you.

This Month at SFG

2026 Required Minimum Distribution Notifications

Over the next few weeks we'll be reaching out to all clients who have not or are not currently set up to receive their full RMD by year end to make a plan for how you'd like to receive those funds. So, if you're 73 or older and this applies to you - keep an eye out for an email heading your way.

Shortened Office Hours in August

Don't forget, our office is observing shortened hours for the whole month of August. Although our phones are shutting off at 1:00 PM PDT, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for any urgent matters as we will still be monitoring emails all day long.

Stay Up to Date on Our Blog

The Great Disconnect: Strong Markets, Stretched Households

On the surface, the American consumer appears resilient. On August 4, 2026, the S&P 500 closed at 7,736.52 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 54,085.88; the May 2026 unemployment rate was 4.3%, and first-quarter 2026 corporate profits remained elevated. Household sentiment told a different story. The University of Michigan's preliminary May 2026 Index of Consumer Sentiment was 48.2, the lowest reading in the series dating to 1952. For many adults in their late 20s through early 40s—particularly those building careers, starting families or renting—the divide may be familiar: financial markets can be strong even as some household budgets remain strained.

Read the Full Blog Post Here

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