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First Half Market Recap - Mid-Quarter Roundtable 2025Q2 - Highlight 1

Strong Valley financial advisors Chris Conner, Adam Tirapelle, Jason Rankin and Kyle Trippel sit down for a podcast.

The team reviews the 2025 market: April’s sharp sell-off, a full rebound, bond gains, commodities drift, and a round-trip from panic to normal. They frame the volatility as a reminder that diversification carries retirees safely through headline storms.

June 25, 2025
Strong Valley financial advisors Chris Conner, Adam Tirapelle, Jason Rankin and Kyle Trippel sit down for a podcast.
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