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October 2026 Monthly Talking Points: Spending Up, Confidence Down

Economic data continues to paint a complex picture in the October 2026 Monthly Talking Points. While it appears consumer spending and economic growth have remained resilient, confidence has weakened as households contend with elevated living costs and uncertainty...

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth Named to Barron’s 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms List

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth has been recognized on Barron’s 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms list, ranking #85 nationally and #1 in Arizona.  The recognition places Ashton Thomas among the top 1% of more than 15,000 registered investment advisors in the United States and marks...

September 2026 Monthly Talking Points: Navigating a Market of Crosscurrents

The September 2026 Monthly Talking Points from Ashton Thomas Private Wealth examines an economic environment sending mixed signals. While U.S. growth has slowed at the headline level, private domestic demand and business activity remain resilient. At the same time,...

Ashton Thomas Named the Fastest Growing RIA in Arizona on Citywire’s 2026 50 Growers Across America List

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth has been named to Citywire’s 2026 “50 Growers Across America” List. The firm also earned the #1 spot as the fastest-growing RIA in Arizona. The recognition underscores the firm’s disciplined expansion strategy and...

August 2026 Monthly Talking Points: The Market Landscape

July offered investors reasons for optimism, even as uncertainty remained across the economic and market landscape. Inflation cooled, corporate earnings remained strong, and market participation broadened beyond the largest technology companies. At the same time,...

July 2026 Monthly Talking Points: What Investors Need to Know

Markets navigated a complex mix of inflation, interest rate expectations, geopolitical tensions, and continued investment in artificial intelligence throughout June. While economic growth remained resilient, persistent inflation and higher energy prices...

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth Named One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing RIAs

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth has been recognized as the No. 4 fastest-growing RIAs in the United States in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2026 Top 50 Fastest-Growing Firms ranking. The recognition reflects our continued commitment to delivering personalized wealth...

Ashton Thomas Advisors Recognized as Finalists for Wealth Management’s 2026 Industry Awards

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth is proud to celebrate two advisors recognized as finalists in Wealth Management’s 2026 Industry Awards. Cary Carbonaro, CFP®, MBA, was named a finalist for Thought Leader of the Year, while Nico de la Vara, CFA®, earned recognition...

June 2026 Monthly Talking Points: Market Outlook

Investors continue to navigate a market environment shaped by inflation concerns, changing interest rate expectations, and evolving economic conditions. While markets may appear to have remained resilient, recent data highlights the importance of understanding the...

May 2026 Monthly Talking Points: Market Outlook

Markets continue to navigate a complex environment shaped by persistent inflation pressures, elevated energy prices, and evolving central bank expectations. This backdrop is creating a mix of uncertainty and selective opportunities for investors.  In this month’s...

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