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Mar 25, 2025

“The greater the challenge, the greater the success,” is a favorite quote for John Clidas. His passion for adventure (running marathons, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, and earning his pilot's license and his certified scuba diver instructor status) matches his desire to help others build secure financial futures.

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Trump vs. the Fed: Reshaping the Federal Reserve

The Family Office at Synovus Chief Investment Officer Mike Sluder discusses the Fed, influences of the Trump administration and areas of risk and opportunity for investment portfolios. President Trump has made it clear that he wants lower interest rates and believes that the current Fed has been unwilling to move quickly enough. Trump currently has three appointed members of the 12-member voting committee and will be able to appoint a new chair in 2026, along with an additional member in 2027. It is likely that the new composition of the Fed will be more willing to lower rates, even at the expense of higher inflation.

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Engaging the Rising Generations Through Meaningful Wealth Conversations & Experiences

Wealth education isn’t a one-time conversation, it’s a lifelong journey that begins early and evolves with age and experience. Whether your children or grandchildren are starting preschool or stepping into the responsibilities of early adulthood, there are meaningful, age-appropriate ways to begin or deepen these conversations.

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Is It Tariffs or Corporate Price Gouging? How to Tell the Difference

Are rising prices due to tariffs — or something more? Learn how to tell legitimate cost increases from potential corporate price gouging.

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