Our advisors utilize their experience and expertise and that of their colleagues to develop the best solutions for your complex personal and professional financial situations.
Actionable planning strategies to inform and guide your decision-making.
Partner & Chief Investment Officer
Madison Avenue
Executive Committee
Ben is the Chief Investment Officer and a Partner in the New York office. He leads the firm’s Investment Committee and is a member of the Executive Committee. He has more than thirty-five years of experience in investment management. Ben has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Reuters, and is a frequent commentator on Bloomberg TV and radio, Fox TV and CNBC, appearing regularly on network programs such as Power Lunch, The Closing Bell, Squawk Box, and Worldwide Exchange.
Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Ben was Chief Investment Officer and Head of Global Investment Solutions for Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management in the U.S. In his role as CIO, he sat on the PWM Global Investment Committee, providing input on the U.S. economy and capital markets. He oversaw the investment strategy and asset allocation for PWM clients in the U.S. As Head of Global Investment Solutions, he brought together PWM’s capital markets and investment capabilities in an effort to provide an effective and consistent experience for clients. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank in 1994, he managed equity income funds for two investment organizations. During his tenure with those institutions, he also served as a securities analyst with a particular emphasis on the financial services and healthcare industries.
Ben Pace
Economic & Market Update
Equity markets show resiliency despite the global banking turmoil and as central banks attempt to manage both inflation and financial stability.
The global economy continues to avoid a near-term recession, as consumer spending remains strong and the effects of monetary tightening have yet to be fully realized. Opportunity can still be found in the bond and equity markets though equity market advances will be dependent upon progress on inflation and clearer signs the Fed is close to the end of its tightening cycle. Read more in our March 2023 Economic & Market Outlook.
Markets have recently been and will continue to be driven by three key influences: monetary policy primarily emanating from the Federal Reserve, China’s COVID reopening and the growth potential therein, and the earnings and guidance reported by leading S&P 500 firms. While we remain cautiously optimistic that inflation will continue to abate, rates will stabilize, and the global economy will not fall into recession, the market’s assessment of the three key influences will determine the short-to-mid-term path forward.
Carol Benz
Partner & Chief People Officer
Tom Cohn, CFA
Partner & Chief Solutions Officer
Chris Curtis
Partner & Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Hilden
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Adam Hills
Partner & Chief Revenue Officer
Masha Hodi
Partner & Chief Experience Officer
Kurt Miscinski
Partner, President & CEO
David Newson
Partner & Chief Marketing Officer
Claire O’Keefe
Partner & Head of Partner Development
Joe Reeves, CFP®
Partner & Market Leader
Rob Seco
Partner & General Counsel
Larry Sussman, CFA
Partner & Head of Corporate Finance
Alyson Tucci
Partner & Chief of Staff
Steve Williams
Partner & Chief Client Officer
Andrew Wolfgang
Partner & Chief Training and Quality Officer
By clicking “Submit”, you acknowledge that we collect your name, email address and phone number to respond to your inquiries and provide you information about our products and services in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you are a California resident, please see our CCPA Notice to California Residents.
Curious about learning more? Let’s talk.
Tell us about yourself and your current financial situation without cost or obligation. Receive an introduction to a wealth management colleague, have a personal conversation, and get your questions answered.
