In a world that often celebrates the next big thing, this month serves as a gentle reminder that successful investing is rarely about chasing headlines. More often, it's about remaining disciplined, diversified, and committed to a long-term plan. Here’s your May 2026 update. We hope you find it valuable.

As always, the commentary and insights below are shared in partnership with PortfolioMetrix, offering perspective on where markets have been, and where your investments may be headed. While markets continue to navigate periods of uncertainty and short-term noise, April served as another reminder of the importance of maintaining a disciplined, diversified, and long-term approach to investing.

The opening quarter of 2026 has reinforced the value of our principles-led approach at F&A - we remained committed to the quieter path of discipline, diversification, and unwavering focus on each client’s long-term plan. The result has been strategies that continue to perform precisely as they were designed to: resilient, purposeful, and aligned with real-life goals rather than latest headlines.