Investing The 1031 Exchange Market: From Transactional Tax Deferral to Institutional Portfolio Strategy March 5, 2026 - The 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, is a powerful tax-deferral strategy that allows real estate owners to defer capital… Salvatore Russo, Partner
Investing What the Iran Conflict Means for Your Portfolio March 2, 2026 - The recent events in Iran introduced considerable uncertainty to the trajectory for global economies and financial markets. As is typical with geopolitical issues in the… Ben Pace, Joseph Matus and James Lebenthal
Investing 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
Investing 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
Investing Why Nonprofits Should Embrace OCIO January 20, 2026 - In today’s increasingly complex investment landscape, nonprofit organizations face growing pressure to steward capital responsibly while advancing their missions. As a result, many nonprofits are… Kyle Adams, Partner
Investing 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
Investing 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…
Investing 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
Investing 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
Investing How AI Is Affecting the Global Economy September 2, 2025 - AI tools can be used for recreation or pleasure, but the business and commercial applications are revolutionary in allowing machines to perform the production tasks… Ben Pace, Partner & Chief Economist
Investing Tax-Aware Investing with Long-Short Equity Strategies August 26, 2025 - Once the domain of hedge funds, long-short equity strategies have gained traction among a wider range of investors thanks to their growing availability through separately… Chase Norcini, Principal
Investing Opportunity Zones Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act August 25, 2025 - Originally enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Opportunity Zones (OZs) were created to channel private capital into economically distressed… Joseph Matus, Principal
Investing The Vintage Advantage: Collecting Luxury Goods August 13, 2025 - Vintage, or pre-owned, luxury goods—including rare watches, handbags, and couture clothing—are surging in popularity. Natalia Tchetchoulina, Partner
Investing Where Women Should Invest $1 Million July 15, 2025 - It’s important to consider how gender-specific financial challenges might impact large investments. Learn about the challenges and opportunities women face in investing. Rita Lee, Partner
Investing 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.
Individuals and Families Don’t Let Tax Penalties Catch You by Surprise April 6, 2026 - Whether you file your return by April 15 or choose to extend it, one thing does not change: Your tax liability is still due on…
Cerity Partners Announces Merger with Covenant Partners April 1, 2026 - Cerity Partners has announced that it has merged with Covenant Partners LLC, a boutique wealth management firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. The partnership marks Cerity…
Economic and Market Outlooks First Quarter 2026 Review and Second Quarter 2026 Economic and Market Outlook April 6, 2026 - The Iran conflict has upended a relatively stable start to 2026, triggering energy-driven inflation, financial market volatility, and a more cautious stance from central banks.…