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The Fed cut rates again, and for a minute the market threw a little celebration.
Then everyone remembered the fine print.
The Fed also hinted they may slow things down or even pause future cuts.
Stocks jumped, cooled off, and reminded us that markets love drama.
Add in big tech prices, heavy AI spending, and questions about what comes next, and it was a busy week.
Watch Josh's short video for the simple, retiree-friendly takeaway.
11/24/2025
Look, we won’t pretend Monday is exciting, but Trivia Night definitely was.
If your weekend was even half as fun as our November 13th Thursday night, consider it a win.
Our Third Annual Trivia Night took over the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus, and our team deserves major credit for keeping everything running smoother than a perfect lightning round.
Jen, the Lilis, and Steve greeted guests with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for surprise vacations and fresh coffee. No one got lost, which honestly feels like a miracle.
Madison set the artistic bar high with the hand-painted banner that instantly became the unofficial selfie backdrop of the evening.
Meanwhile, our team hustled through donation collections, guest conversations, and general good-vibes duty.
And yes, MC Michael and DJ Dave kept the crowd entertained from start to finish like the trivia-night tag team they were born to be.
Watch this page, tomorrow we'll be posting more details about the awesome partnership we had with the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry!
11/21/2025
We hope your week is cruising along, because we’re still riding the high from our Third Annual Trivia Night.
We’re not saying it was our best one yet, but, well, it was our best one yet.
Sure, the FSR team came ready to play, but let’s be real, the show belonged to our guests.
You brought the jokes, the cheers, and the questionable-yet-entertaining confidence that makes trivia night truly sparkle.
Big shoutout to The Overthink Tanks, who lived up to exactly none of their name and snagged first place in style.
In their honor, FSR donated to the charity of choice for everyone at the winning table. It was a well-earned victory lap.
From start to finish, you kept the energy high and the laughs loud. Every single person who showed up helped make this year’s event one for the books.
Thanks for joining us, we can’t wait to do it all again next year. Bring your brains, bring your friends, and bring your game faces.
Or at the very least bring your sense of humor.
After 43 days, the government shutdown finally ended and the doors reopened. So what did all that drama actually mean for the economy, the markets, and your retirement money?
In this week’s short What Just Happened? video, Josh breaks down what changed, what did not, why markets jumped then faded, and what he is watching as delayed data starts to roll out and we head toward that January funding deadline.
If you are retired or close to it, this is a clear, no jargon update to help you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.
10/31/2025
🎃✨ Happy Halloween, FSR Fam! 👻🕸️
We’re kicking off the spooky vibes early over here on York Street! Check out our Halloween Decoration Contest below! 🧙♀️🕷️
Don’t forget, the office will be closing at 3:00 PM today so we can get a head start on our Halloweekend fun. 🎉💀
Have a fang-tastic, safe, and spooky Halloween, everyone! 🧡🦇🍬
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Our Story
For more than 30 years, Scott Bretl has been the trusted advisor his clients turn to for financial guidance. Scott left larger CPA firms in downtown Chicago in 1988 to form FSR Wealth Strategies in his hometown of Elmhurst, Illinois. Now, he and his team enjoy helping residents and their families build tax-efficient strategies to fulfill their retirement dreams.
Today, we know that taxes have the biggest impact on how much you can spend in retirement. As CPAs, our firm is uniquely qualified to make sure the services we offer help you to grow, preserve and give your retirement savings according to your individual goals.
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| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |
