National Market Strategist and CNBC Contributor Ryan Detrick to Present July Mid-Year Outlook in Saint Joseph

Gertsema Wealth Advisors hosts a lunch event to help investors make sense of 2026 market trends

SAINT JOSEPH, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gertsema Wealth Advisors (GWA), an independent SEC Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and financial planning firm, today announced they will host a special Mid-Year Outlook on Wednesday, July 15, featuring Ryan Detrick, CMT, Chief Marketing Strategist at Carson Group. Detrick, who is also a CNBC contributor, is visiting to help local investors and community members better understand what the markets have done so far this year and what may lie ahead.

The event will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center Event Space, 521 Felix Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501, a new, state-of-the-art venue in downtown St. Joseph. Lunch will be provided by Gina’s Cafe and Catering.

SUPPORTING CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION

Detrick leads Carson Group’s market strategy, drawing on more than 20 years of experience in market analysis, risk management, and portfolio strategy to guide the firm’s investment decisions. He is widely recognized for his ability to translate complex market data into clear, practical insights for advisors and investors. In addition to his role at Carson Group, he is a frequent guest on CNBC, Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Bloomberg, and SiriusXM, where he shares his views on market trends, economic indicators, and investor behavior.

“Ryan has a rare talent for making the markets feel understandable and actionable,” said GWA CEO and Wealth Advisor Nick Gertsema, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, AIF®. “We’ve had Ryan as a speaker in the past, and he was very well received. Our goal with this Mid-Year Market Outlook is to give people in and around St. Joseph direct access to the same level of insight they normally only see on national TV and hear on leading financial podcasts.”

Detrick also co-hosts the “Facts vs Feelings” investing podcast, where he and Carson Group colleague Sonu Varghese explore the intersection of data-driven analysis and the human side of financial decision-making. His work and commentary have earned him recognition as a thought leader in the financial services industry.

At the St. Joseph event, Detrick will discuss:

• How equity and fixed-income markets have performed so far in 2026
• Key economic and market indicators he is watching for the remainder of the year
• Historical context that may help investors put current volatility and headlines into perspective

RSVP INFORMATION

The program is designed for current and prospective clients of Gertsema Wealth Advisors as well as members of the broader St. Joseph business and civic community who want a deeper understanding of today’s investment landscape.

The event is free to attend, but seating is limited and advance registration is required by Friday, July 10.

Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/GertsemaMarketOutlook2026; or call GWA at 816-259-5060 or email [e-mail].

Journalists are invited to request a press pass by emailing [e-mail].

ABOUT RYAN DETRICK

Ryan Detrick, CMT is Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, where he leads the firm’s investment research and market strategy efforts and supports financial planners and investment advisors across the country with timely insights and commentary. He has more than two decades of experience in the financial markets, including previous roles focused on market research and portfolio strategy at leading investment firms. Detrick is a regular commentator on major financial news networks. He is also co-host of the Facts vs Feelings podcast.

ABOUT GERTSEMA WEALTH ADVISORS

Founded in 2018 by Mike Gertsema to provide fee-based planning that puts the client first and focuses on holistic financial planning before strategic investing, Gertsema Wealth Advisors (GWA) is an independent wealth management firm focused on helping individuals, families, and business owners plan with clarity and confidence. Today, GWA has a multigenerational team led by CEO and Wealth Advisor Nicholas (Nick) Gertsema, supported by several additional wealth advisors and a dedicated operations and client service staff, allowing the firm to offer personalized strategies for retirement, tax and estate planning, risk management, and more. The team emphasizes education, transparency, and making the complex simple so clients can clearly understand and feel confident about what is happening with their money. To learn more about the firm’s guiding principles and service offerings, visit www.gertsema.net.

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