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Ben Pace

Partner & Chief Economist

Individuals and Families

The Pace Perspective: Are Concerns About Financing in the AI Space Warranted?

November 11, 2026 - While US equity markets are up solidly year to date and trading near all-time highs as of the end of October, there have been some…

Ben Pace, Partner & Chief Economist

Ben Pace

Partner & Chief Economist

Individuals and Families

Potential Economic and Market Implications of the Midterm Elections

November 5, 2026 - The midterm results continue a long-term trend in American politics of the party that holds the executive branch losing the midterm elections. This extreme political…

Ben Pace, Partner & Chief Economist
Individuals and Families

The 2026 Year-End Financial Planning Checklist

October 28, 2026 - Our 2026 checklist will help you take stock of your savings, investments, retirement planning, tax exposure, and risk management, so you can plan for any…

Ralph Coutant

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.

Ralph Coutant, Senior Principal

Ben Pace and Joseph Matus

Individuals and Families

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…

Ben Pace and Joseph Matus

Andrejs Pilajevs

Senior Principal

Individuals and Families

Frequently Asked Questions About Wealth and Tax Planning for International Entrepreneurs

September 24, 2026 - A growing number of international entrepreneurs are building companies that require a presence in the United States. For these founders, the move brings a distinct…

Andrejs Pilajevs, Senior Principal

Natalia Tchetchoulina

Partner

Individuals and Families

Donor-Advised Funds: A Powerful and Flexible Tool for Charitable Giving

September 23, 2026 - A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account established with a sponsoring organization that allows individuals and families to support charitable causes they care about…

Natalia Tchetchoulina, Partner

Joshua Norman and Jason Hill

Individuals and Families

Invested in a Qualified Opportunity Zone? A Tax Bill Is Due December 31, 2026

September 15, 2026 - If you deferred gains in a Qualified Opportunity Fund, any you haven’t yet recognized will be treated as income on your 2026 return—regardless of whether…

Joshua Norman and Jason Hill
Individuals and Families

The Difference Between Financial Advisors at Registered Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers

September 1, 2026 - A key decision when engaging a financial advisor is based on understanding which legal structure they operate under. There are two main types of wealth…

Daniel Nolan

Partner & Vice Chairman

Individuals and Families

How Executives Can Mitigate Single-Stock Risk With Tax Efficiency

August 18, 2026 - For executives of public companies, a large source of wealth is derived from stock options, performance shares, restricted stock, and other stock-based compensation. In these…

Daniel Nolan, Partner & Vice Chairman

Individuals and Families

Frequently Asked Questions About California’s 2026 Billionaire Tax

August 14, 2026 - California’s proposed 2026 Billionaire Tax Act is a one-time wealth tax that voters will decide in November 2026. If you have a net worth at…

Individuals and Families

California’s 2026 Billionaire Tax: What Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families Need to Know—and Strategies You Can Still Use

August 11, 2026 - California has placed a one-time wealth tax before its voters. If you have a net worth approaching or exceeding $1 billion and any connection to…

Carrie A. Grey and Joshua Norman

Individuals and Families

Tax Challenges Every Business Operating in Multiple States Must Navigate

July 14, 2026 - Expanding a business across state lines opens new markets and growth opportunities, but it also introduces a complex web of tax obligations that can catch…

Carrie A. Grey and Joshua Norman

Darrick Priester

Partner & Director of Risk Management

Individuals and Families

The Tax Drag Hiding in Your Long-Term Financial Plan

July 9, 2026 - You’ve saved diligently. You have an IRA, a 401(k), and maybe an annuity. But there are decisions embedded in common retirement account structures that many…

Darrick Priester, Partner & Director of Risk Management

Ben Pace and Joseph Matus

Individuals and Families

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

July 6, 2026 - Global markets stabilized in the second half of 2026 as easing Middle East tensions, resilient economic growth, and strong AI-driven investment offset lingering inflation concerns.

Ben Pace and Joseph Matus