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Cerity Partners Insights

Timely investment outlooks, best practices, and actionable planning strategies to inform and guide your decision making.

Individuals and Families

Webinar Recording: Navigating Property Insurance

May 21, 2025 - Climate change, natural disasters, and industry-wide challenges have sent homeowners insurance rates soaring and caused some insurance companies to cancel policies. In this on-demand presentation,…

Joseph Matus

Principal

Economic and Market Outlooks

What’s On Our Minds This Week

May 19, 2025 - Recent inflation data shows little immediate impact from tariffs, with consumer prices rising modestly and retailers absorbing costs for now, but pressures may build in…

Joseph Matus, Principal
Economic and Market Outlooks

Webinar Recording: Q2 2025 Market & Economic Outlook

May 16, 2025 - Watch our Investment Office’s timely assessment of recent market volatility and economic uncertainty. This quarter’s market update assesses the economic landscape before and after the…

Shannon Jenkins

Partner

Business Owner Advisory

5 Ways Small Business Owners Can Help Protect Themselves from Tariffs 

May 14, 2025 - With headlines dominated by tariffs and trade policy shifts, small & mid-size business owners are on edge. Learn 5 ways to protect your small business…

Shannon Jenkins, Partner

Paul Chmielewski

Partner

Estate Planning

10 Ways to Protect the Wealth You Have Built 

May 2, 2025 - Regardless of wealth level, everyone's assets are at risk, and it is critical to put together a plan to safeguard them. Learn 10 ways to…

Paul Chmielewski, Partner

James Lebenthal

Partner & Chief Equity Strategist

Economic and Market Outlooks

Video: May 2025 Economic & Market Outlook

May 1, 2025 - Partner and Chief Equity Strategist Jim Lebenthal explores how Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs may continue to play out in the markets and their impact on…

James Lebenthal, Partner & Chief Equity Strategist

James Lebenthal

Partner & Chief Equity Strategist

Economic and Market Outlooks

On-Demand Webinar: Recession Risks, Tariffs, and Where Opportunity Remains

April 29, 2025 - Apollo Global Management Partner and Chief Economist Torsten Slok joins Jim Lebenthal to discuss the economy, tariffs, and where there may still be opportunity in today’s market.

James Lebenthal, Partner & Chief Equity Strategist
Individuals and Families

Financial Planning Opportunities in a Down Market

April 24, 2025 - In times of economic uncertainty, discussing options with your financial advisor is important. Explore planning opportunities from Cerity Partners.

Ben Pace and Joseph Matus

Economic and Market Outlooks

First Quarter 2025 Review and Outlook

April 7, 2025 - In the first quarter of 2025, global markets were marked by uncertainty due to President Trump’s protectionist tariffs, which led to a significant correction in…

Ben Pace and Joseph Matus

James Lebenthal

Partner & Chief Equity Strategist

Economic and Market Outlooks

Is It Time to Panic? (Spoiler Alert: No, It Is Not)

April 3, 2025 - Tariffs and policy uncertainty have spooked investors, but good outcomes for the markets and economy are more probable than you might think.

James Lebenthal, Partner & Chief Equity Strategist
Individuals and Families

Webinar Recording: Where is Artificial Intelligence Investing Headed?

March 28, 2025 - Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, but how can investors recognize transformational opportunities amidst the hype and noise? Join us for a timely discussion on the…

Andrejs Pilajevs

Principal

Cross-Border Planning

A Personal Finance Guide for U.S. Expats Living in Germany

March 26, 2025 - Living in Germany as a U.S. citizen comes with unique financial challenges. This guide covers key topics, including cross-border planning, investment strategies, retirement accounts, and…

Andrejs Pilajevs, Principal

Paul Chmielewski

Partner

Estate Planning

Estate Planning During Times of Market Volatility

March 25, 2025 - Market volatility isn’t just a challenge—it’s an opportunity. From gifting strategies and GRATs to Roth conversions and tax-loss harvesting, downturns can create unique financial planning…

Paul Chmielewski, Partner

Family Office

Webinar Recording: Raising Financially Confident Children

March 20, 2025 - Join us for an exclusive discussion hosted by Cerity Partners Family Office on fostering financial confidence in the next generation by instilling responsibility, strengthening decision-making,…

Kim Curtis

Partner

Individuals and Families

From Courts to Cash: How Women Athletes and Women’s Sports Are Changing the Game 

March 20, 2025 - Women’s sports are experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by rising viewership, increased sponsorships, and expanding financial opportunities for athletes. This article explores the economic shift underway…

Kim Curtis, Partner