Weekly Market Insight
Welcome to our weekly market update. This newsletter is designed to provide you with current market data, investment insights, and educational information about market trends and strategies. The content herein represents our observations and analysis of market conditions and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute personalized investment advice or a recommendation for any specific security or strategy.
Major Market Indexes
Closing Price as of 09/22/2026
The Strong Tower Difference
Ask Yourself…
What do you own?
Why do you own what you own?
Do you know what you’re truly paying for your investment management and advice?
If you can’t answer these three questions, watch this video
Items of Interest
Stewardship….............
My family and I attended church this past weekend (we try to be there every chance we can) and heard a very, very good message.
I’m sure I’m the only one who has ever sat in church and thought, “I’m pretty sure this sermon was directed specifically at me.”
The message Sunday was about stewardship.
Being an old country boy who raised cattle, stewardship is something I understand. I’m familiar with the verse about “the cattle on a thousand hills.” Psalm 50:10. When you raise animals, you know they depend on you. If we don’t feed them, protect them and care for them, they won’t thrive.
Yes, eventually we sell some of them. We can’t keep them all and give them names (as my wife and children would prefer!)
But while they are in our care, we are their stewards.
And that got me thinking.
We aren’t just stewards of animals, possessions, or money.
We are stewards of what, and who, God has placed in our lives.
My wife.
My children.
My family and friends.
And yes, my clients and the financial resources they have entrusted to me.
That raises some questions to ponder:
Am I helping bring out the best in the people, God has placed in my life?
Am I encouraging my wife to become who God created her to be? Not my version of who I think she should be?
Am I helping my children discover and become the people God created them to be?
Am I a good steward of my friendships and family relationships?
And professionally, am I being a good steward of what my clients have entrusted to me?
Their money represents more than numbers on a statement.
It represents years of work. Sacrifice. Families. Dreams. College educations. Homes. Retirement. Generosity. And, ultimately, their future.
That deserves stewardship.
So perhaps the questions for all of us are simple:
Where are our priorities?
Where is our focus?
And maybe most importantly...
Where should it be?
Life was meant to be lived in community. At church, at school, at the swim complex, on the ball fields, at recitals, around the dinner table and with the people we encounter every day.
Each of us has been entrusted with something.
The question is simply:
What are we doing with what God has placed in our care?
To my clients, thank you for allowing me to help steward your finances and your retirement future.
I don’t take that responsibility lightly.
It is humbling, and I am grateful for the trust you place in me.
Have a blessed day!
Brett
Last 7 Days.
Markets: Stocks remain near record highs, led by technology, AI, and semiconductors. Higher interest rates remain a headwind, with the 10-year Treasury near 5%. Oil has eased toward $100 a barrel, providing some relief to inflation concerns. (mint)
Federal Reserve: The Fed raised rates 0.25% to 3.75%–4.00%, reinforcing concerns that inflation may keep monetary policy restrictive. (Federal Reserve)
Geopolitics: Iran and the Strait of Hormuz remain the biggest immediate risk to oil markets. The Russia-Ukraine war continues, with renewed diplomatic efforts focused on limiting attacks on energy infrastructure. U.S.-China relations are also in focus ahead of Trump-Xi discussions involving trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and AI. (Internatzionale)
Bottom Line:
The market remains supported by AI/technology strength, but investors are attempting to balance that against high Treasury yields, oil prices, Fed policy, and geopolitical uncertainty.
Current Strong Tower Model Allocation
Clients Only — Allocation as of 09/22/2026
Bottom Line:
FYI: We have made some adjustments to our allocation over the last few days.
61% of our model is currently in the top 4 Industry Groups.
68% of our model is currently in the top 8 Industry Groups.
About Us
At Strong Tower Wealth Management, we offer comprehensive wealth management services using a goal-focused and holistic approach that considers each client’s overall financial situation, including their family, circumstances, and objectives. Our services include investment management, insurance planning, and estate planning coordination, provided with an emphasis on clarity and transparency.
Not a client yet? We invite you to schedule an introductory assessment with Brett to discuss your financial goals and learn more about how we can support you.
Brett Lewis
Founder / Managing Director
Strong Tower Wealth Management
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com