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Investing Insights

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

Partner & Chief Investment Officer

Individuals and Families

How Do Tariffs Impact the Economy? 

March 18, 2025 - Could tariffs trigger a global trade war or tilt us into a recession? In this Insight, we explore the investment implications of recent tariffs and…

Ben Pace, Partner & Chief Investment Officer

Justin DuMouchelle

Partner & Practice Leader

Individuals and Families

Lessons from Nvidia: Managing Concentrated Stock 

February 5, 2025 - At Cerity Partners, we specialize in assisting executives, founders, and long-term shareholders in managing the challenges of concentrated stock holdings. Our customized strategies are designed…

Justin DuMouchelle, Partner & Practice Leader
Individuals and Families

10 Smart Ways to Use Your Bonus

February 4, 2025 - Expecting a considerable bonus or other windfall? Our advisors share 10 smart ways to leverage it and thoughts on how to choose the right one…

Paul Chmielewski

Partner

Individuals and Families

Opportunity Zones

February 20, 2024 - Explore the evolving landscape of Opportunity Zones and how the proposed legislation could extend the benefits and reporting requirements for investors using Qualified Opportunity Funds…

Paul Chmielewski, Partner

Ralph Coutant

Senior Principal

Investing

Does the U.S. Equity Market Suffer From “Bad Breadth”?

July 11, 2023 - One of the most talked about themes in the U.S. equity markets in 2023 has been market concentration. Simply put, the strong performance of the…

Ralph Coutant, Senior Principal
Individuals and Families

The Art of Collecting: Why Some Cars Appreciate, but Most Do Not

April 19, 2023 - Let’s not bury the lede: of course, cars can appreciate in value. But why do some cars hold their value over time, while most do…

John Hyman

Partner & Head of Investment Management

Individuals and Families

Behavioral Finance: We Have Met the Enemy and…

April 6, 2023 - In this paper, we discuss some of the more common tendencies that affect investors and we offer a few tips that may help keep investors…

John Hyman, Partner & Head of Investment Management

Joseph Matus

Principal

Individuals and Families

Cash is Back: Exploring Alternatives to Traditional Bank Accounts

April 3, 2023 - With the recent rise in short-term interest rates, cash has re-emerged as a viable asset class for portfolio construction. In March, 3 Month Treasury Bills…

Joseph Matus, Principal

Stephen Klingler

Principal

Individuals and Families

5 Things to Do in a Down Market

March 23, 2023 - Volatile markets can shake the confidence of even the most committed long-term investors.  Starting with a comprehensive financial plan, understanding just how much risk you…

Stephen Klingler, Principal

Frederic Behrens

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

Wells Fargo U.S. Expat Brokerage Account Closure

January 3, 2023 - At the beginning of 2021, Wells Fargo announced a reduction in service for international clients. The most impacted Wells Fargo customers include U.S. citizens living…

Frederic Behrens, Partner

Frederic Behrens

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

Investing as an American Expat

December 23, 2022 - Increasingly, American citizens are moving overseas to advance their careers, to retire abroad or for family reasons. Living in another country is exciting but brings…

Frederic Behrens, Partner

Frederic Behrens

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

The Importance of U.S.-Listed and U.K. Reporting Funds for U.S. Taxpayers in the United Kingdom

December 14, 2022 - U.S. taxpayers living in the United Kingdom must carefully understand the impact of U.S. and U.K. tax laws on their investment portfolio. From a U.S.…

Frederic Behrens, Partner

Frederic Behrens

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

Working With a Fiduciary U.S. Expat Financial Advisor

December 8, 2022 - Understanding the qualifications and model of service when receiving financial advice is critical. International financial advisors use different designations and follow different standards of client…

Frederic Behrens, Partner

Frederic Behrens

Partner

Cross-Border Planning

The PFIC Problem

December 1, 2022 - Whether you are a young executive planning your first move overseas or a high-net-worth individual retiring in another country, there are many financial matters to…

Frederic Behrens, Partner