Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, you’ll once again be seeing pink across the country—on lapels, products, landmarks, and even football fields. Pink has become more than just a color; it’s a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight against breast cancer and the hope that unites us all.
In recent years, breast cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, surpassing lung cancer in 2020. In the United States alone, hundreds of thousands of women are diagnosed every year. Yet there is hope: from 1989 to 2018, the breast cancer death rate dropped by 41%, thanks to early detection, mammography screening, and advances in treatment. Today, we celebrate the more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.—women who remind us every day of the power of resilience and progress.
Still, the fight is not over. While research has advanced, the exact causes of breast cancer remain unknown, making early detection the cornerstone of saving lives. When found early, and when proper diagnosis and treatment are available, breast cancer can often be cured. Late detection, however, greatly limits treatment options. That’s why awareness, screening, and support remain so critical.
This year, we’re proud to once again support the American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink campaign. Our founder, Michael Pesendorfer, returns as an ambassador, joining many other leaders across the country in raising awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. Every dollar raised helps the American Cancer Society fund lifesaving research, provide patient support, and promote early detection programs.
For Michael, this mission is deeply personal. “I lost my mother in 1996 after a 2½ year battle with cancer. She was only 59 years old. I want to contribute to the cause and be part of the solution.”
Together, we can make a difference. By raising awareness, supporting research, and standing with patients and survivors, we move closer to a future where no family loses a loved one to breast cancer.
Join us in the fight. Donate today at:bit.ly/MPMenWearPink2025
Together, we can make a difference!
Financial Planning Month!
October is Financial Planning Month—a reminder to take control of your future. A solid plan helps you navigate uncertainty, stay on track with your goals, and build lasting confidence.
Financial planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for everyone. That’s why every client receives a personalized, comprehensive plan at no extra cost.
THE MONTH IN BRIEF
U.S. Markets
Stocks powered ahead in the third quarter as solid economic data, strong corporate results, and a positive shift in Fed policy drove market momentum.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 7.79 percent while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.22 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the way, gaining 11.24 percent.1
1. WSJ.com, Septemebr,30, 2025
Advisory Services offered through Capital Analysts or Lincoln Investment, Registered Investment Advisers. Securities offered through Lincoln Investment, Broker/Dealer Member FINRA/SIPC. www.lincolninvestment.com M3 Investment Services and the above firms are independent and non-affiliated.
S&P 500 Index is an index of 500 of the largest exchange-traded stocks in the US from a broad range of industries whose collective performance mirrors the overall stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a widely watched index of 30 American stocks thought to represent the pulse of the American economy and markets. The NASDAQ is an index that tracks the cumulative results on a market capitalization basis of all stocks trading in the NASDAQ system. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 10/25