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Summer Spotlight: Kelsey Daugherty
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Welcoming Chris Milligan to Ashwood
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Celebrating One Year of Excellence: Kelsey
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Welcoming Kelsey Daugherty to the Team
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Kelsey Advisor for Women Certification
Certifications
Kelsey Earns Advisor for Women™ Certification
Celebrating One Year with Chris Milligan
Firm News
Celebrating One Year with Chris Milligan
Running for a Cause at Good Medicine 5K
Firm News
Running for a Cause at Good Medicine 5K
Summer Spotlight: Chris Milligan, CFA
Team Spotlight
Summer Spotlight: Chris Milligan, CFA
Kelsey Named Top 200 Advisor to Watch
Awards
Kelsey Named Top 200 Advisor to Watch
Our Team Gives Back
Community
Our Team Gives Back
Summer Spotlight: Kelsey Daugherty
Team Spotlight
Summer Spotlight: Kelsey Daugherty
Welcoming Chris Milligan to Ashwood
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Welcoming Chris Milligan to Ashwood
Securing the Bag
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Securing the Bag
Celebrating One Year of Excellence: Kelsey
Milestones
Celebrating One Year of Excellence: Kelsey
Welcoming Kelsey Daugherty to the Team
Firm News
Welcoming Kelsey Daugherty to the Team
Like Father, Like Son
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Like Father, Like Son
Stay Tuned
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Money with Murphy — video insights.

Short, focused video commentary on the markets, retirement planning strategies, and the questions our clients are asking most. Straight talk from Kestra's Chief Investment Officer, Kara Murphy, CFA.

Will 2026 Finally Break Big Tech's Grip on CapEx?
Kara examines whether Big Tech's massive capital spending cycle is sustainable — and what a shift could mean for markets.
2026
Market Resilience in the Face of Headwinds
Despite uncertainty, markets have shown surprising strength. Kara breaks down the forces driving resilience.
2025
2025 Year in Review
From tariff announcements to AI-driven earnings — Kara recaps the key market moments that defined 2025.
December 2025
You Gotta Be In It To Win It
The S&P 500 fell 13% in six days then rallied just as sharply. Kara explains why staying invested matters most.
May 2025
Turbulent Times & Market Volatility
International stocks are thriving and bonds are providing stability. Kara shares where to find opportunity.
March 2025
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