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2026 IRS limits announced

NOTE: If you are viewing this on a mobile phone, turn your screen horizontally to align the columns. The U.S. Government is finally open again and the IRS announced 2026 limits affecting retirement plans and other qualified savings vehicles. You will see the changes in bold in this quick reference.  For advice on tax planning, book time with a SYM advisor. Contribution Limits 2026 IRA Contribution IRA Catch-up Contribution 401(k) Elective Deferrals 401(k) Catch-up Contribution

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Does Your Company Retirement Plan Stack Up?

  In this episode of the SYM Financial Podcast, we dive into how retirement planning has evolved, especially with the rise of automation like automatic enrollment. We see how it’s made saving easier and boosted participation—people are saving more without even having to think too hard about it. But we also talk about how nothing replaces a real conversation—about your goals, risks, and what’s best for your personal situation. We touch on recent changes from

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Advice for those in the military considering their investment plan

Disclosure: This material is not financial advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security managed by SYM Financial Corporation (“SYM”). The opinions and assumptions expressed herein are those of SYM Financial Corporation (“SYM”) and are subject to change without notice. SYM is an independent investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More

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Best Financial Advice Learned from School

What’s the best financial advice that you learned in school? SYM Chief Investment Officer Andy Popenfoose answers may surprise you. Disclosure: SYM is an independent investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about SYM including our investment strategies, fees, and objectives can be found in our ADV Part 2 or Form CRS, which is available upon request.

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2025 Summer Market Trends to Watch

What SYM’s Investment Team is watching right now and why. We asked SYM Chief Investment Officer: What trend is the Investment Team watching right now? This is what he said. Disclosure: SYM is an independent investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about SYM including our investment strategies, fees, and objectives can be found in our ADV Part

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