Skip to content
Feel free to reach out.
  • Home
  • Our Team
    • Our Team
    • Brian Patton
    • Pam Burns
    • Becky Ohms
    • Jacob Patton
    • What Makes Us Different
    • About Raymond James
  • Who We Serve
    • Who We Serve
    • Business Owners
    • Families & Individuals
    • Pre-Retirees
    • Retirees
  • Our Difference
    • Our Difference
    • Our Approach
    • Education Planning
    • Estate, Charitable Giving & Trust
    • Financial Planning
    • Fixed Income Services
    • Investment Management
    • Investment Strategies
    • Retirement Planning
  • Resources
    • Resources
    • Client Access Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Client Access
    • Client Access
      • Forgot your password?
      • Enroll
      • Need Help?
      • Contact Us / FAQ
      • Privacy / Security
      • Client Resources
  • First National Bank of Sparta
    101 W Broadway St. PO Box 377 Sparta, IL 62286 O: +1.618.443.6554 TF: 877.877.6215 F: +1.618.443.2946
    Map and Directions Map and Directions
  • By Appointment Only
    891 Fairfax St Carlyle, IL 62231 O: 618.594.3344
    Map and Directions Map and Directions
  • 500 W Harrison St Aviston, IL 62216 O: 618.594.3344
    Map and Directions Map and Directions
Patton Wealth ManagementPatton Wealth Management
Reset All Filters
Filter
  • Category
    • Business Ownership
    • Estate & Giving
    • Family & Lifestyle
    • Financial Planning
    • Markets & Investing
    • Tax Planning
  • Topic
    • Education
    • Fixed Income
    • Investment Strategy
  • Media
    • Article
    • Commentary
    • Infographic
    • Video
    • Webinar
Strong fundamentals mask rising geopolitical risk
7/24/2026
Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam.
Markets & Investing
Active ETFs surge forward
An investment “wrapper” long affiliated with index funds is showing what else it can do.
Markets & Investing
Read
Read
Resilience by construction: how index evolution drives earnings strength
7/20/2026
Equity markets have shown resilience amid persistent headwinds, supported by index evolution and earnings strength
Markets & Investing
Bond investor’s “bird in hand”
7/20/2026
Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors.
Markets & Investing
Inflation data, early earnings and geopolitics shape the market outlook
7/17/2026
Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam.
Markets & Investing
Read
Crude awakening: The Iran conflict’s aftereffects will linger long after it’s over
7/14/2026
Raymond James Senior Investment Strategist Pavel Molchanov examines the longer-term ripple effects of the US-Iran conflict
Markets & Investing
Watch Webinar
Webinar Replay: The Main Market Event: Strength, Surprises, and the Road Ahead
7/14/2026
Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam provides timely market and economic commentary and analysis.
Markets & Investing
Read
Controlling portfolio structure
7/13/2026
Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors.
Markets & Investing
Four themes to watch as earnings season shifts into focus
7/10/2026
Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam.
Markets & Investing
Midterm elections and geopolitical risk will drive the market
7/8/2026
Raymond James Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills examines how midterm elections and geopolitical risk are shaping the market landscape.
Markets & Investing
Direct indexing: An innovative and customizable capital markets strategy
This personalized approach offers increased flexibility for sophisticated investors.
Markets & Investing
Always here for you
Patton Wealth ManagementPatton Wealth Management
  • First National Bank of Sparta 101 W Broadway St. PO Box 377 Sparta, IL 62286
  • O +1.618.443.6554
  • TF 877.877.6215
  • F +1.618.443.2946
  • Map & Directions
  • Map & Directions
  • By Appointment Only 891 Fairfax St Carlyle, IL 62231
  • O 618.594.3344
  • Map & Directions
  • Map & Directions
  • 500 W Harrison St Aviston, IL 62216
  • O 618.594.3344
  • Map & Directions
  • Map & Directions

Raymond James financial advisors may only conduct business with residents of the states and/or jurisdictions for which they are properly registered. Therefore, a response to a request for information may be delayed. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state. Investors outside of the United States are subject to securities and tax regulations within their applicable jurisdictions that are not addressed on this site. Contact our office for information and availability.

Links are being provided for information purposes only. Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Raymond James is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, and are not insured by bank insurance, the FDIC or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the bank, are not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Patton Wealth Management, 1NB Bank and the First National Bank of Sparta are not registered broker/dealers, and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Investment Advisory Services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.