Checking In With Ara

Checking In With Ara

Checking In with Ara – October 2025

October 21, 2025

Ara recaps the Miramar Airshow, discusses rate cuts, and explains how short-term bonds and RMD reviews fit into your year-end financial strategy.

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Checking In with Ara – July 2025

August 5, 2025

Markets swung in early 2025—but the data reminds us why long-term investing and The Bucket Strategy® are key. Stay the course, stay invested.

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Checking In with Ara – June 2025

June 10, 2025

Ara shares summer updates, recent market movement, and why sticking with a long-term strategy like The Bucket Strategy® can help you avoid costly mistakes.

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Checking In with Ara – April 2025

May 1, 2025

Market swings, family time, and a reminder of why The Bucket Strategy® helps us stay steady through volatility.

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Checking In with Ara – March 2025

March 31, 2025

Join Ara for a monthly update! Discover insights from the LPL Annual Advisor Meeting and navigate economic shifts with strategic planning

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Checking In with Ara – February 2025

February 21, 2025

Join Ara for a monthly update! Discover insights from the LPL Annual Advisor Meeting and navigate economic shifts with strategic planning

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Checking In with Ara – May 2024

May 14, 2024

Hey everyone, it’s Ara with your May 2024 update. I hope you’re all doing well and gearing up for the summer vacation season. I recently had a fantastic time in Palm Springs for Passover with my family. It was great to have my sister and her family fly in from Europe and my other sister and… View Article

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Checking In with Ara – April 2024

April 11, 2024

Hey everyone, it’s Ara with your monthly update. I hope you’re all doing well. I’ve been quite busy traveling back and forth between here and Scottsdale. Recently we just had our annual all-advisor meeting. It’s always fantastic to gather with advisors from across the nation, share ideas, learn about new products, and review the performance… View Article

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Checking In with Ara – March 2024

March 8, 2024

Hey everyone it’s Ara with your March 2024 update. I hope everyone is doing well. I’ve been busy traveling back and forth between the San Diego and Arizona offices. Also, I’ve been looking at possibly planning a spring trip and trying to decide where I want to go. I’ve been to so many different places… View Article

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Checking In with Ara – February 2024

February 9, 2024

Celebrating Milestones and Looking Ahead Hey guys, it’s Ara with your monthly update. I just recently celebrated my 40th birthday. I had my best friend fly in from Australia. My cousins flew in from Mexico City and Denver, and we all celebrated with my family up in Los Angeles. It was a great time but… View Article

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Checking In with Ara – January 2024

January 16, 2024

Hey guys, it’s Ara once again with your January update. I hope everyone had a great holiday season and wish you a happy new year.  It’s hard to believe it’s been over a decade since we started this journey. This month, as I celebrate my 40th birthday, I reflect on the growth and changes we’ve… View Article

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Checking In with Ara – December 2023

December 8, 2023

Hey everyone! Hope that you had a great Thanksgiving. I wanted to share some updates and insights as we approach the end of the year. Thanksgiving Reflections and Market Overview I recently spent a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family in Palm Springs, enjoying golf and delicious food. In the financial markets, despite some ongoing uncertainties,… View Article