Henssler Money Talks
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May 10, 2025
Solid week buoyed by trade deal and April jobs report; Engaging with a financial adviser; All in at once or dollar-cost average? Fintech: Shaking up the savings game
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Retirement with a Road Map: The Role of a Financial Adviser
We explore what it really means to work with a financial adviser in retirement, going beyond investments to examine every aspect of your financial life. From rolling over your 401(k) to building a personalized plan that aligns with your goals and risk capacity, it’s a deep dive that compares to a financial root canal—but one that can set you up for long-term confidence and clarity.
Henssler Money Talks - May 17, 2025

Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA
Director of Research

K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA
Managing Associate

D.J. Barker, CWS®
Managing Associate
Markets, Trade Talks, and AI
We’ll cover the latest developments in U.S.–China trade talks, including the new 90-day pause on the proposed 145% tariffs. We’ll also dive into key inflation data, with insights on the Consumer Price and Producer Price indices. Plus, we’ll explore how the Utilities sector could play a surprising role in powering the ongoing AI boom.
Cinema’s Comeback—or Curtain Call?
AMC is offering half-price tickets on Wednesdays—just in time for summer blockbusters. But will the discount be enough to draw audiences back to theaters? We’ll dive into the state of the cinema industry, how box office sales compare with broader consumer spending trends, and whether COVID has permanently changed how we watch movies. With more people choosing to stay home, what other industries could feel the impact—music, restaurants, or even live events?
Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill
We’ll break down what’s being cut to help pay for the extension of the 2017 tax cuts, and take a closer look at key provisions in the bill—including a tax exemption for tipped income, an income tax carve-out for overtime pay, and a proposed increase in the SALT deduction.
My bill is what?!
Why is health care the only industry where you don’t know what you’re paying—until after the fact? Costs depend on coding, insurance negotiations, and your specific coverage. In some cases, paying cash can be cheaper than using insurance, especially with high-deductible plans. We’ll explore how this lack of transparency fuels stress, confusion, and compare it with how transparency is so important in financial industries.

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