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Current and former P&G employees can learn more about their Profit Sharing Trust (PST) distribution options during this informative webinar. Former P&G Finance/Brand Management employee, Mike Stanis, CFA, CFP®, MBA, is a Portfolio Manager and the Procter and Gamble (P&G) Retirement Plans Director at JIC. He spent 17+ years with P&G and will share what he learned about transitioning from P&G so that you can make the best decisions for your family.

For many nearing retirement, the decision to purchase an annuity isn’t about returns—it’s about peace of mind. But what are you really paying for that feeling of safety? With annuity sales reaching record highs, it's time to unpack the psychological tradeoffs, hidden costs, and key risks.

Johnson Investment Counsel is pleased to announce six new shareholders to the firm. The shareholders include: Joshua Basinger, CTFA®, Alex Bey, CFA, David Christian, CFA, CFP®, Christopher Godby, CFA, Joseph Henderson, CLU®, CFP®, and James Wineland, CFP®, CIMA®, AIF®.

Timing your Social Security claim is a critical decision that impacts retirement cash flow, portfolio strategy, and long-term financial security. While delaying benefits can boost lifetime income, the right choice depends on personal health, lifestyle goals, and peace of mind—not just the numbers.

As the wealth management industry continues to consolidate, we remain unwavering in our mission: to deliver independent, client-first financial guidance, free from external pressures or competing interests.

CIO, Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, discusses the market volatility in light of recent tariff changes. The S&P 500 fell 4.3% in Q1, while bonds rose nearly 3%. April brought sharp market swings as trade tensions with China escalated. The Fed held rates steady amid cooling inflation. We remain focused on disciplined, diversified investing through uncertainty.

Paying off a home might not be the optimal financial decision, and there are many variables involved in analyzing the data.  By using reasonable assumptions and a well-thought-out plan, the numeric disadvantages, when put in proper context, could be far outweighed by the advantages of peace of mind and contentment. 

This quarter’s market update from CIO Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, the JIC Beyond the Numbers blog “Should We Pay off the Mortgage Before or In Retirement?” by Managing Director of Northeastern Ohio Market and Senior Portfolio Manager, Anthony Kure, CFP®, and, as always, catch up on all of your JIC employee news.

Following last week's significant tariff announcements and subsequent market turbulence, we've experienced yet another week of heightened volatility. Policy uncertainty continues to drive sharp swings in markets, and we want to provide clarity on recent developments and our approach moving forward. 

This week, the U.S. announced a broad set of new tariffs on imported goods—one of the most significant trade policy moves in decades. While markets were generally expecting an increase in tariffs, the announced policy exceeded even the most aggressive forecasts. This has triggered significant market volatility, and we want to provide clarity on what this means and how we’re managing through it.