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What AI Is About To Do To Inflation, Earnings And Investing!

Jul 16, 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming more than technology—it’s beginning to reshape inflation, corporate earnings, and the economic forces influencing today’s markets. As companies invest billions in AI infrastructure, those investments could have lasting effects on the economy and the future of investing.

The WWM team explores how AI infrastructure spending is influencing inflation, corporate earnings, and investor expectations while breaking down the latest inflation report, Federal Reserve outlook, market performance, and practical retirement and tax planning strategies.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why AI infrastructure spending is becoming a powerful market force.

•How AI is influencing inflation, corporate earnings, and investor expectations.

• What the latest economic data and Federal Reserve outlook could mean for the markets.

• Retirement and tax planning insights, including Trump Accounts, beneficiary reviews, and relocating to another state.

Understanding AI isn’t just about technology anymore—it’s about understanding how today’s AI are reshaping the economy and what that could mean for the future of investing.

Date Recorded: 07/16/26

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WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

The Truth About IPOs Beyond The Headlines!

Jun 25, 2026

Markets may be moving, headlines may be screaming, and the latest IPOs are grabbing everyone’s attention—but what’s really happening behind the excitement?

In this episode, the WWM team looks beyond the headlines to uncover why the biggest IPO headlines don’t always tell the full story, why fear of missing out can lead investors astray, and how successful long-term investors evaluate opportunities with discipline instead of emotion.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why IPO headlines don’t always tell the full story.

• The questions every investor should ask before getting caught up in market excitement.

• How emotions like fear of missing out can quietly impact investment decisions.

• Key market, retirement, and tax planning insights from recent client conversations.

The best investment decisions aren’t driven by headlines—they’re driven by a well-thought-out plan. Learn how to stay focused on what truly matters when markets are buzzing.

Whether you’re curious about IPOs or simply want to become a more confident long-term investor, this episode will help you look beyond the headlines and make smarter financial decisions.

Date Recorded: 06/25/26

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

Rising Interest Rates Could Change Markets Quickly: Heres What Investors Need To Watch!

May 21, 2026

Markets are climbing, inflation is lingering, and investors are starting to ask a bigger question: what happens if interest rates stay higher for longer?

In this week’s WWM Talks: Market Update, the team breaks down why bond markets may be signaling future rate hikes, how rising oil prices could pressure both consumers and stocks, and why inflation risk matters far beyond the gas pump. They also unpack the growing concentration inside the market as AI, semiconductors, and mega-cap tech continue driving returns while many other sectors lag behind.

You’ll also hear:

Why higher bond yields are creating new risks and opportunities
How investor behavior can quietly become the biggest portfolio risk
Why software and retail stocks may deserve a second look
What trillion-dollar AI IPOs could mean for market momentum
Why “doing nothing” with cash can still hurt long-term wealth

The bigger risk right now may not be the headlines themselves—it may be getting too comfortable with what’s been working in the market lately.

This episode explores why smart investors are paying attention beneath the surface: rising bond yields, concentrated market performance, inflation pressure, and shifting opportunities that could quietly reshape portfolios over the next year. As AI excitement continues driving headlines, the conversation turns toward what disciplined investors should really be watching next.

Date Recorded: 05/21/26

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

What Todays Inflation Numbers Could Mean For Your Financial Future!

May 14, 2026

The market keeps hitting new highs… but investors may be feeling more uneasy than the headlines suggest.

In this week’s episode, the team unpacks a market being powered by a very narrow group of AI and semiconductor stocks while inflation, rising gas prices, and weakening consumer sentiment continue building pressure beneath the surface. What looks strong on paper may actually be hiding growing cracks across the broader economy.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why chip and AI stocks continue dominating market momentum

• What rising CPI numbers and stubborn inflation could signal next

• Why some sectors are quietly falling behind despite market gain

• The danger of becoming too concentrated in a few winning investments

• Smart retirement and portfolio conversations happening right now

• Tax planning opportunities many investors overlook after filing season

Plus, the team discusses where money may flow next if today’s market leaders begin losing momentum.

The takeaway: strong markets don’t always mean smooth conditions underneath — and positioning matters more than ever right now.

Date Recorded: 05/14/26

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

Understanding Market Performance And Earnings Growth And Their Impact On Investment Decisions

Apr 23, 2026

Markets are climbing… but should you feel confident—or cautious?

This week’s episode unpacks a market that continues to rise despite ongoing global tension, strong earnings, and shifting investor sentiment. While headlines focus on uncertainty, the real story is what’s happening underneath—and what it means for your strategy.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

Why markets are hitting highs—even with geopolitical risk

• What the Fear & Greed Index is signaling right now

• How strong earnings (especially in tech) are driving momentum

• Why chasing returns in “greedy” markets can backfire

• Real-life planning moments: divorce, widowhood, and sudden liquidity

Plus, key tax and planning insights:

• The 2-year window to sell a home after a spouse passes

• How inherited assets can be valued (and why timing matters)

• Smart ways to help children financially—without creating tax issues

• What’s changing with charitable deductions in 2026

The takeaway: It’s not just about what markets are doing—it’s about how you respond when life, taxes, and opportunity all collide.

Because markets may react to headlines—but your strategy shouldn’t.

Date Recorded: 04/23/26

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190