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The Last Move: How Todd Dickinson Built the Practice He Always Wanted
After two decades in the industry, Todd Dickinson wanted one thing from his next move: room to run a simple, high-touch practice his own way.

Victory Financial
6 hours ago4 min read


The Open Door: How Andrew Szugyi Built the Investment Platform Behind Victory Financial
In 2023, Andrew Szugyi was doing more than most people could manage at once. Three years later, he built the investment platform behind Victory Financial.

Victory Financial
Oct 135 min read


October 2026 Market Update
The Fed hiked rates for the first time since 2023, and the bond market ran further. Inside Victory Financial’s October 2026 Market & Economic Review.

Victory Financial
Oct 21 min read


What Kyle Wardlaw Learned Building Victory Financial's First Three Years
Kyle has been with VF from the beginning, when it was just founder Jeff Davidson and three advisors who agreed to take a risk and start something new, and innovative with him. Over the past 36 months, Victory Financial has grown its assets roughly 20x, added more than 50 advisors, and welcomed professionals from close to a dozen different firms.

Victory Financial
Oct 15 min read


September 2026 Market Update
August looked risk-on, but underneath the market got pickier. Inside Victory Financial’s September 2026 Market & Economic Review.

Victory Financial
Sep 41 min read


Q3 2026 Victory Financial Newsletter
A note from our President, a market recap, our newest advisor resource, and the team milestones we're celebrating this quarter.

Victory Financial
Aug 271 min read


August 2026 Market Update
The market barely moved in July, but the leadership underneath it shifted. Inside Victory Financial's August 2026 Market & Economic Review.

Victory Financial
Aug 271 min read


July 2026 Market Update
Markets have climbed to fresh highs despite an energy shock, a hawkish new Fed chair, and persistent noise around tariffs and the deficit. Our July Market Update assesses the economy through seven independent lenses to answer where we really are in the cycle.

Victory Financial
Jul 61 min read


June 2026 Market Update
AI earnings drove May's rally, but the bond market is telling a different story. Read Victory Financial's June 2026 Market & Economic Review.

Victory Financial
Jun 91 min read


Built on Trust: How Luke Staub Spent His First Year Growing Independently at Victory Financial
When Luke Staub thinks back on his first twelve months at Victory Financial Group, he doesn't hide what those early weeks felt like. "In those first few weeks, your whole world's turned upside down," Luke shared. "But if that's the pain and the uncomfortable part I had to go through to get to here, I'd do it ten times over." The year that followed proved him right. Luke has grown his team, moved into a new office space, and built a practice that now serves hundreds of househo

Victory Financial
May 285 min read


Q2 2026 Victory Financial Newsletter
We’re excited to share our latest quarterly update, featuring a note from our President, Kyle Wardlaw, a recap of market activity from the past quarter, highlights of recent milestones and celebrations, and a spotlight on one of our valued sponsors. If you have questions about partnering with our firm, contact us at info@victoryfinancialgroup.com.

Victory Financial
May 131 min read


May 2026 Market Update
After a choppy first quarter, April delivered the clarity investors had been waiting for. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire lifted the geopolitical cloud, and an earnings season running well ahead of historical averages gave the rally a real foundation. Tech led the charge, with semiconductors surging 37% in a single month, powered by more than $650 billion in committed AI capex from the major hyperscalers. Here's the twist: despite rising prices, the S&P's forward P/E has actually con

Victory Financial
May 121 min read


How Ryan Wells Built Capitalwise, and Found the Right Infrastructure to Keep Growing
How Ryan Wells built Capitalwise into a growing advisory firm and partnered with Victory Financial to support scaling, team expansion, and long-term success.

Victory Financial
Apr 303 min read


April 2026 Market Update
March delivered fear, multiple compression, and a rate reset. What it didn't deliver was deteriorating fundamentals. Inside our April review: separating noise from signal as Q1 earnings and GDP set up to give the cleanest read in over a year.

Victory Financial
Apr 31 min read


March 2026 Market Update
Volatility spiked, leadership shifted, and private credit finally got its stress test. Yet the S&P held within 3% of all-time highs for 77 days. Inside our March review: the great rebalance and what it means for portfolios.

Victory Financial
Mar 61 min read


Q1 2026 VF Newsletter
We’re excited to share our latest quarterly update, featuring a note from our founder, a recap of market activity from the past quarter, highlights of recent milestones and celebrations, and a spotlight on one of our valued sponsors. If you have questions about partnering with our firm, contact us at info@victoryfinancialgroup.com.

Victory Financial
Feb 271 min read


February 2026 Market Update
January's headline return told one story. What happened beneath the surface told a bigger one. Inside our February review: the shift in market leadership, small-cap earnings acceleration, and what a new Fed chair could mean for 2026.

Victory Financial
Feb 61 min read


From Corporate Structure to True Ownership: Cody Stansell’s Path to Independence
Discover how advisor Cody Stansell transitioned from a corporate RIA to independence at Victory Financial, gaining ownership, clarity, and long-term control over his practice.

Victory Financial
Jan 123 min read


Built to Serve: How Independence Helped Chris Kilmer Create a More Human and Holistic Planning Experience
Discover how advisor Chris Kilmer used independence at Victory Financial to build a transparent, high-touch planning practice focused on real freedom and client care.

Victory Financial
Jan 74 min read


January 2026 Market Update
2025 closed as a year of remarkable resilience: a soft landing, three straight years of double-digit S&P returns, and a bond market that finally earned its keep. Inside our January review, we break down the year that was and what's setting up 2026.

Victory Financial
Jan 21 min read
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