Investment Insights

Where do we go from here?
We entered 2026 on the heels of another strong year of market performance. Global stocks hovered near all-time highs, the economic backdrop was sound, and

Recognizing Increased Uncertainty
When periods of weakness in the markets occur, it is vitally important for investors of long-term portfolios to “stay the course.” Here at JNBA Financial

Implications of the Iran Conflict
Financial markets were already in a sensitive spot at the end of February amidst a growing backdrop of challenging economic and inflationary data and heightened

AI Disruptions, Geopolitics, and Evolving Risk
February 2026 was another month when it was beneficial to be a diversified investor. Market anxiety surged, driving the S&P 500 to its worst month

Earnings Season
January has kicked off 2026 with a full sampling of the same themes from 2025: geopolitical concerns, tariff threats, AI developments, and international equity strength,

Video Discussion: The Year Behind & The Road Ahead
2025 was an action-packed year for market watchers and investors. There were several factors and events that contributed to uncertainty, not least of which the