A STEWARD'S VIEW

This week, ASV tackles the important topic of giving - to others, to family, and to charities. Technical meets relational, and knowledge meets wisdom, in this first part of an essential series for stewards! Enjoy this episode as special Guest Paul Larsen unpacks the heart of giving, alongside of Aaron Kolkman's technical expertise.

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Verse(s) of the Week:

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (ESV)

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This new series provides perspective around giving - to your family, to others, and to charity. It encourages intention and highlights decision points - taking you from concepts to conclusions! Enjoy as special guest Paul Larsen illuminates view Stewardship in this important area!

Verse(s) of the Week:The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reapbountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (ESV)

A throwback to June 2025, you can listen to the integration of current headlines with economic and investment themes. Finally, consider the "zoom out" response of examining the big picture for real, potential risk-reward issues, not short-term trades and headlines.

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Verse(s) of the Week:

“For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me two talents; here, I havemade two talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here, you have what is yours.’ But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.

- Matthew 25:14-29 (ESV)

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ASV levels up to ASV PLUS, with fresh investing insights. Get ready to consider how your goals can be funded, and add this special episode to your wisdom arsenal!

Listen as ASV outlines the real issues involved with investing, a process for it, and a stewardship perspective about it!

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Weekly Verse(s):

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; anotherwithholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

- Proverbs 11:24-25

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We continue with a unique series to enhance product decision-making. This week is all about Exchange-Traded Funds - types, uses, costs, and considerations. Level-up you decisions about these important tools within your financial plan!

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Weekly Verse(s):

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” – Malachi 3:10 (ESV)

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We continue with a unique series to enhance product decision-making. This week is all about mutual funds - types, uses, costs, and considerations. Level-up you decisions about these important tools within your financial plan!

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Weekly Verse(s):

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.

“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. For we are strangers before you and sojourners, as all our fathers were. Our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no abiding.[a] O Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a house for your holy name comes from your hand and is all your own. I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you. - 1 Chronicles 29:11-17 (ESV)

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We kickoff 2026 with a unique series to enhance product decision-making. This week is all about annuities - types, uses, costs, and considerations. Level-up you decisions about these important tools within your financial plan!

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Weekly Verse(s):

And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The young man said to him, “All these I have kept. What do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”  When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

- Matthew 19:16-22 (ESV)

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The 2026 U.S. economic outlook points to a year of continued expansion with some moderation in growth, gradually easing inflation, and a slight rise in unemployment, as the economy adjusts to the lagged effects of 2025 policies and ongoing structural shifts. Recession risks are generally seenas low, though the path remains narrow. 

The 2026 investment outlook suggests a continued strongperformance for U.S. equities, a period of stabilization for fixed income with a potential rally in the first half, a gradual recovery in real estate, and a positive environment for preciousmetals and select base metals.

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Weekly Verse(s):

Whoever loves money never has enough;whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. - Ecclesiastes 5:10 (ESV)

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2025 was a year of transition. The 2025 global economy was characterized by a general slowdown in growth amid heightened policy uncertainty and trade tensions, though it proved more resilient than initially feared. Key trends included moderating global inflation (with the US as an outlier), a divergence in economic performance between regions, and significant risks related to trade policies and geopolitical events. 

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Weekly Verse(s):

And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” - Luke 12:15 (ESV)

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This week, we stick with year-end money moves to help strengthen your position. Hear about HSAs, RMDs, QCDs, Roth Conversions, and other techniques. Gain the tools and perspective from which to approach a multi-faceted, multi-year income tax plan for your family! And what if you’re a business owner?  What are the options?

These are the questions we'll help you answer - and beyond what AI can give you! We hope you capture year-end giving and planning opportunities. Enjoy!

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Weekly Verses:

And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried.  For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you. Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. - Luke 12:29-34 (ESV)

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