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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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Investment Quiz


1. Which year of the Presidential term has the highest average return as measured by the S&P500?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth

2. Since 1926, how many times has the S&P 500 had a negative return during the 3rd year of a Presidential term?
a) 11
b) 2
c) 7
d) 0

3. Since 1929, what is the average cumulative gain over the upcoming 3-quarter period (October-June)?
a) -5.5%
b) 18.1%
c) Flat
d) 7.2%

Answers: 1) c, 2) b, 3) b

Sources: InvestmentNews, Global Financial Data, ICMA-RC

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MARKET COMMENTARY
Forget Politics. Markets Love the Midterms!
By John Gibbs

John GibbsIt'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
Support for the Recovery in the Back Half of 2010

JanusHow 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.
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Alliance BernsteinA 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.
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Wells FargoThe 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.
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Wentworth, Hauser & ViolichWentworth 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.
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STOCK MARKET AND POLITICS
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.

Stock Market Returns
Source: JP Morgan Asset Management
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