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Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism

Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism
By LPL Financial Research

Looking back, 2024 clearly echoed many of the themes from 2023. By and large, the economy continued to defy expectations and surprised once again. Stocks continued their strong performance, driven by powerful trends in artificial intelligence and technology. On the other hand, the bond market experienced another lackluster year amid policy ambiguity and uneasiness over rising debt levels.

As we look to 2025, we remain cautiously optimistic. We’re cautious because no market environment is ever permanent, yet optimistic since constructive long-term technology trends are in place. Plus, potential tax policy and deregulation efforts in 2025 could provide some tailwinds — particularly from an economic perspective. While growth asset returns are not expected to be as robust in 2025, the investment environment should prove to be favorable for investors.

For 2025, new policies will need to be digested, and relatively rich valuations may get tested. For the time being, this backdrop favors a constructive, but also a conservative and balanced approach, when it comes to tactical stock and bond allocations.

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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. The economic forecasts may not develop as predicted. Please read the full Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism for additional description and disclosure. This research material has been prepared by LPL Financial LLC.

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Bradley S. Manthey

Managing Wealth Advisor, LPL Branch Manager, Managing Principal

Since graduating from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a B.S. in Finance, Brad has been guiding clients through individualized plans to pursue their financial goals.

Brad is proud to be an independent advisor, which is why he affiliates himself with LPL Financial. The firm serves as an enabling partner, supporting his goal of protecting and growing his client’s wealth. Brad believes that each client deserves a thorough and prompt response to every question. He takes personal interest in the individuals and families he advises, and he helps each one develop a comprehensive financial plan that will help them move toward their goals and dreams.

Outside his professional life, Brad strives to serve people through a strong commitment to his church and community. He was involved in the planting of Revolution UMC, where he served as the Finance Chairman and leader of many small group studies. He proudly served on the Board of Pensions to the KY Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, and is currently a member of Southeast Christian Church, where he and his wife volunteer as pre-marital mentors. He actively supports Go Ministries, Inc., Bernheim Forest and The Parklands. Happily married for 30+ years to his wife Lori and proud father of their son, Carter. His hobbies include golf, hiking and reading.

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M. Brent Durham

President, LPL Financial Advisor

As President and co-founder of the Louisville Financial Group, Brent has been in the financial services field since 1999. After beginning his career at one of the largest financial planning firms in the United States, he decided to start his own wealth management firm along with his partner Brad Manthey. His background includes a Bachelors of Science Degree in Finance and in Economics from Campbellsville University.

After talking with several clients in regards to their goals and their previous financial representatives, Brent developed a principle in what he believed he would want in an advisor. As a financial representative, Brent has always adhered to the principle that his clients trust, financial well-being, and life goals are as important to him as they are to his clients. His belief in this principle has led him to develop a goal oriented, on-going investment planning process that keeps him in constant contact with his clients.

Outside his professional life, Brent enjoys being active in his church. He currently serves as an usher as well as a Middle School Ministry small group leader at the Indiana Campus of South East Christian Church. He also enjoys watching his two sons, Christian and Owen, who are both competitive swimmers for the Lakeside Seahawks. He enjoys spendinq quality time with his wife Linda and traveling to new destinations.