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The top priority for American voters is the economy. Our elected officials have a significant impact how our economy functions. Like most of you, I’m striving to view these discussions through a “lens of faith” as this election cycle continues.

It has been great to get to meet with so many of you over the past few weeks. If any of you would like to chat, I invite you to schedule a brief, 15 minute get-to-know-you call: LINK. No agenda.

As investors and philanthropists, these are times for patience and vigilance. Markets and global events seem wild, but there can be calm in the chaos. For those who want to discuss, I am hosting HoneyHive’s first exclusive Facebook Lunchtime Live event next Tuesday.

The Fed signaled possible rate cuts in September while national debt topped $35T. Charitable giving is up while total number of donors is down.

This has been an eventful week in politics, the economy, and philanthropy. As a welcomed unifying event, the Summer Olympics kicks off tonight bringing the eyes of the world together for friendly competition.