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Ben Pace

Partner & Chief Economist

Individuals and Families

Notable Liquidity Trends in the Pre-IPO Market

February 24, 2026 - One of the more interesting trends in the private markets space over the last 10 to 15 years is the increasing democratization of investment products…

Ben Pace, Partner & Chief Economist

Paul Chmielewski

Partner

Individuals and Families

Integrating Opportunity Zone Investments and Estate Planning

February 20, 2026 - As part of the Opportunity Zone program, Qualified Opportunity Funds can provide significant financial and tax benefits. At the same time, owners of these funds…

Paul Chmielewski, Partner

Andrejs Pilajevs

Senior Principal

Individuals and Families

Moving to the UK: The Foreign Income and Gains Regime for US Expats and Returning UK Citizens

February 4, 2026 - In April 2025, the UK replaced the long-standing remittance basis regime with a new foreign income and gains (FIG) regime. The shift moves the UK…

Andrejs Pilajevs, Senior Principal
Individuals and Families

Cerity Partners Completes SOC 2 Cybersecurity Audit

January 26, 2026 - Cerity Partners has successfully demonstrated our adherence to the highest industry standards for data security, confidentiality, and operational excellence after completing a SOC 2 Type…

Ben Pace and John Hyman

Individuals and Families

How to Invest Your Bonus Wisely

January 22, 2026 - Annual bonus season is probably the best time for investors to assess their progress toward financial plan goals and reassess the overall investment objectives and…

Ben Pace and John Hyman

Mariella Foley

Partner

Individuals and Families

Retirement Planning for Single Women: How to Prepare

December 11, 2025 - Women already face gender-specific financial planning challenges. These include a longer life expectancy and a pay gap that results in lower salaries and lower lifetime…

Mariella Foley, Partner

Ralph Coutant

Senior Principal

Individuals and Families

Is the Stock Market Overvalued? What Investors Can Do

December 2, 2025 - The last few years have been a good time for U.S. equity investors. But lately, people are questioning if we’re in another stock market bubble…

Ralph Coutant, Senior Principal

James Lebenthal

Partner & Chief Market Strategist

Individuals and Families

Should Investors Fear an AI Bubble?

November 20, 2025 - Investment bubbles have formed countless times in the history of financial markets. Their creation is not the primary cause of concern—the manner in which they…

James Lebenthal, Partner & Chief Market Strategist

Paul Chmielewski

Partner

Individuals and Families

Simple Ways to Help Avoid Probate: Revocable Living Trusts and More

November 18, 2025 - Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is administered and distributed. While it serves an important function, it can also be…

Paul Chmielewski, Partner
Individuals and Families

The Year-End Financial Planning Checklist

November 12, 2025 - The end of the year is the perfect time to review your financial plan with your advisor. The following checklist will help you take stock…

Tom Cohn

Partner & Chief Solutions Officer

Individuals and Families

Year-End Financial Planning: Six Portfolio Considerations

November 4, 2025 - With the holiday season approaching and 2025 drawing to a close, now is an ideal time to review your investment portfolio and financial plan. Here…

Tom Cohn, Partner & Chief Solutions Officer

Tom Cohn

Partner & Chief Solutions Officer

Individuals and Families

The Debasement Trade: Gold and Bitcoin Versus the Dollar

October 31, 2025 - While historically used to describe devaluing silver or gold currency, today debasement refers to the declining U.S. dollar and its central role in the global…

Tom Cohn, Partner & Chief Solutions Officer

Andrejs Pilajevs

Senior Principal

Individuals and Families

A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Expats in France

October 28, 2025 - Few countries capture the imagination quite like France. From sipping coffee at a Parisian café to cycling through Bordeaux’s vineyards to retiring under the Provençal…

Andrejs Pilajevs, Senior Principal

Jacob Ward and Joshua Norman

Individuals and Families

Turning Equity Compensation into a Strategic Asset

October 16, 2025 - Equity awards have become increasingly popular among employers, as they can enhance employee retention, motivate performance, and be tied to metrics that align with broader…

Jacob Ward and Joshua Norman

Jon Wingent

Principal

Individuals and Families

Financial Pitfalls for Anglo-American Couples

October 13, 2025 - When one spouse is American and the other is British, taxes, investments, and long-term planning can quickly become a high-stakes enterprise. Living together, whether in…

Jon Wingent, Principal

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