JNBA Financial Advisors' Insights

17 years on Barron’s list of Top 1,500 Financial Advisors? That’s not luck.

A Simple, Practical Approach to Motivation

Financial Planning Committee July 12, 2026

Most of us don’t struggle with knowing what we should do. We know we should save more, follow through, take better care of ourselves, have

What You Need to Know About Estimated Tax Payments (Before the IRS Reminds You)

Financial Planning Committee June 19, 2026

For many people, taxes feel like a once-a-year event. But if you earn income outside of a traditional paycheck, whether through a business, investments, or

Tax Optimization Strategies for High-Earning Individuals

Financial Planning Committee June 15, 2026

While high-earning individuals typically pay a higher percentage of taxes than others, you may not have to bear a high tax burden if you’re a

Video Discussion: 2026 Attention-Grabbing Headlines and the Market

Investment Committee July 13, 2026

Market performance in 2026 has been a rollercoaster ride for investors. With several factors at play including the war in Iran, inflation, corporate earnings and

Shifting Narratives

Investment Committee July 6, 2026

As we started 2026, global stocks hovered near all-time highs and investors’ expectations for the year seemed relatively clear: inflation would continue to ease, the

No Signs of Stopping

Investment Committee June 2, 2026

May was another month for the record books. Global stock markets continued their strong advance following April’s stellar recovery from the pullback caused by the

Forbes Names JNBA Financial Advisors CEO Richard S. Brown to Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisors – Minnesota – Minneapolis Area High Net Worth List for Third Consecutive Year

Carin Viertel, Managing Director May 8, 2026

For the third consecutive year, JNBA Financial Advisors Chairman and CEO Richard S. Brown has been named to the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisors