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| Partnered With Winners! Prospera Named 2010 Broker Dealer of the Year, Again!

Our good friend and partner, Prospera Financial Services, has been named 2010 Broker/Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor Magazine! We
are thrilled with this prestigious recognition of the strength of one
of our close affiliates. Further congratulations go to all our clients
who work with this highly-recognized firm!
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MARKET COMMENTARY
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Forget Politics. Markets Love the Midterms!
By John Gibbs
It's
that time again! The midterm elections are just around the corner. Soon
every news station will be reporting on the incumbent versus hopeful
candidates, the latest debate, and of course the scandals. We can't
wait, but not because we enjoy watching hours of those political
commercials.
If history is any guide, the markets love midterm elections, and we love what the markets love.
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MONEY MANAGER COMMENTARY
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Support for the Recovery in the Back Half of 2010
How will the Financial Reform Bill Affect the Economic Recovery? Much
of the regulation's implementation has been left to regulators, which
limits the ability to quantify its overall effects. While there isn't
full clarity at this point, it is important to recognize that this is
one of the largest pieces of financial legislation in the last 100
years, and the most significant since the 1930s. While politics are
inherently messy, we think this reform is a step in the right direction
for the health of the U.S. banking system's long-term profitability, as
well as for the overall economic growth of America. Click here for the Full Commentary
A Stall in Capital Spending? July's
sharp decline in non-defense capital orders has raised fears that
capital spending will slow, undermining economic growth. We believe,
however, that pent-up demand for capital spending remains strong, and is
likely to continue supporting the US economic recovery in the second
half of the year. Click here for the Full Commentary
The Fed Is Ready and Able Many
investors are worried that the economy is headed for a double-dip
recession and believe the Fed is powerless to prevent it. We disagree.
In fact, Fed Chairman Bernanke, speaking at the Kansas City Fed's annual
conference on monetary policy, repeated that the Fed has the tools and
is ready to use them to support the economy if needed. Click here for Wells Fargo's Commentary
Wentworth Hauser Provides Their Summer 2010 Review and Outlook Economic
growth within the United States remains tepid. However, the labor
markets have improved, albeit slowly and this has had a positive impact
on personal income, the foundation of consumer spending. Consumers and
businesses remain cautious, the savings rate has risen from its trough,
and corporations have record cash flow. The global economy is being led
by Asia and other emerging economies with Europe and the United States
lagging. Interest rates will remain low throughout 2010. Equity markets
are supported by strong corporate earnings and reasonable valuations. Click here for the Full Commentary
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STOCK MARKET AND POLITICS
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Stock Market Returns by Political Party Control
The
stock market loves political gridlock. There's less of a chance that
major legislation will pass when one party isn't in control of both
houses of Congress and the Presidency. Historically, market returns have
been the lowest of all the possible combinations when one party was in
control. 5.0% for Democrats and 3.3% for Republicans. The ideal
combination for the stock market is a Republican Congress and a
Democratic President. Well, that's just what we may have come November.
 Source: JP Morgan Asset Management
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attached report and information have been prepared or produced by
WrapManager, Inc. from sources and data believed to be reliable.
Information provided in this report is for educational and illustrative
purposes only and should not be construed as individualized investment
advice, as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any
security in any states where such an offer or solicitation would be
prohibited by regulations. WrapManager, Inc. is not a tax advisory firm.
We recommend you contact your tax attorney or CPA prior to utilizing
any of the tax-related strategies mentioned or discussed. Returns and
experiences will vary for each client. Each client's risk tolerance and
investment objectives are unique to them. Past performance may not be
indicative of future results. No assumption that future performance of
any specific investment or product made reference to directly by
WrapManager, Inc., on its Web site and in marketing materials, will be
profitable or equal the corresponding indicated performance level(s). If
performance numbers are generated gross of fees, a client's return will
be reduced by investment advisory fees and any other expenses. Opinions
expressed are those of WrapManager, Inc. and are subject to change
without notice and are not necessarily those of Prospera Financial
Services, Inc., its directors, parent company or its affiliates.
Securities offered through Prospera Financial Services and cleared
through First Clearing, LLC. Prospera Financial Services - Member
FINRA/SIPC. © 2010 WrapManager, Inc. (800) 541-7774 | info@wrapmanager.com | www.WrapManager.com |
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