This week was relatively slow in market news…..until the Trump verdict came out.  Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts brought against him in the hush Money trial, which throws more uncertainty into upcoming election cycle.  The financial world changed on Tuesday as well, as the stock settlement cycle was shortened from T+2 to T+1.  We cover what all this means for you, how the markets reacted to the Trump verdict, and whether the investment vehicle Trump used to take Truth Social public is something you should consider for your portfolio.

Resources:

https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/securities-services/regulatory-solutions/t-plus-1

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I'm a financial planner to business owners, and the founder of Three Oaks Wealth. Our firm helps business owners align their business interests with their personal finances, often including the exit or sale of equity holdings.

I hold several professional credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor designations.