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Brett Dearing

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Individuals and Families

Structure Is Strategy

October 7, 2026 - When selling a business, structure is part of a strategy that may help maximize value at sale. How your business is legally and operationally organized…

Brett Dearing, Partner

Brett Dearing

Partner

Corporations

Selling Your Business in a Buyer’s Market

September 28, 2022 - As we head into the second half of 2022, it is clear that the M&A market is transitioning to a buyer’s market. So what should…

Brett Dearing, Partner

Brett Dearing

Partner

Corporations

Is Your Business Sellable?

July 6, 2022 - Many owners run their businesses without an exit plan in mind. Then when the time comes to sell, they find out that the way they’ve…

Brett Dearing, Partner

Brett Dearing

Partner

Corporations

How to Bring Your Business Value Up Before You Sell

April 28, 2022 - Preparedness planning is an essential tool for any owner interested in selling their business for maximum value. It provides a framework for owners to take…

Brett Dearing, Partner

Brett Dearing

Partner

Corporations

Hiring the Right Wealth Manager for Your Transaction

April 28, 2022 - The net proceeds from the sale of your business adds another layer of complexity to your financial life. That’s why a wealth advisor is one…

Brett Dearing, Partner

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Economic and Market Outlooks

Third Quarter 2026 Review and Fourth Quarter 2026 Economic and Market Outlook

October 7, 2026 - Looking into Q4 and beyond, AI-related capital investment and fiscal support should help sustain global growth, while stubborn inflation, tighter monetary policy, and elevated rates…

James Lebenthal

Partner & Chief Market Strategist

Economic and Market Outlooks

Video: October 2026 Economic and Market Outlook

October 1, 2026 - In our October outlook, Jim Lebenthal, Partner and Chief Market Strategist, notes that the economy’s three key pillars—GDP growth, strong labor markets, and profit growth—remain…

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Senior Principal

Individuals and Families

Diversification Strategies for AI Concentration Across Asset Classes

October 8, 2026 - AI-linked companies now represent roughly half of S&P 500 market capitalization. And the concentration doesn’t stop at the technology sector.

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