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Cerity Partners Insights

Timely investment outlooks, best practices, and actionable planning strategies to inform and guide your decision making.

Joshua Norman

Principal

Tax Strategies

Webinar Recording: Q1 Tax Planning Strategies for Executives

February 3, 2026 - Join Principal Joshua Norman as he discusses strategies to address Q1 tax gaps from bonuses and equity vesting.

Joshua Norman, Principal

James Lebenthal

Partner & Chief Market Strategist

Economic and Market Outlooks

Video: February 2026 Economic and Market Outlook

February 3, 2026 - With January in the rearview mirror, Partner and Chief Markets Strategist Jim Lebenthal weighs the influence of positive market and economic forces, such as stimulus…

James Lebenthal, Partner & Chief Market Strategist

Joseph Matus

Principal

Economic and Market Outlooks

What’s on Our Minds

February 2, 2026 - Precious metals experienced dramatic declines on Friday following many months of gains, with analysts attributing the crash to factors including Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination,…

Joseph Matus, Principal

James Lebenthal and Amita Schultes

Economic and Market Outlooks

Webinar Recording: Q1 2026 Market & Economic Outlook

January 29, 2026 - Join our Investment Office for a timely discussion on the key forces shaping markets as growth steadies and policy shifts take the spotlight. This quarter’s…

James Lebenthal and Amita Schultes
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

Kyle Adams

Partner

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

Ty Parrish

Partner

Corporations

Establishing Sound Retirement Plan Governance

January 12, 2026 - As a retirement plan sponsor, you are responsible for administering the plan and making all material plan decisions. This basic framework helps you conduct overall…

Ty Parrish, Partner

Ben Pace and Joseph Matus

Economic and Market Outlooks

2026 Economic and Market Outlook

January 6, 2026 - Deglobalization and advances in AI and robotics are reshaping the 2026 global economy, helping developed nations mitigate slower growth and inflation risks. Central banks are…

Ben Pace and Joseph Matus

James Lebenthal

Partner & Chief Market Strategist

Economic and Market Outlooks

Video: January 2026 Economic and Market Outlook

January 5, 2026 - As the new year dawns, Partner and Chief Equity Strategist Jim Lebenthal reviews the accuracy of our 2025 expectations before looking ahead. What did we…

James Lebenthal, Partner & Chief Market Strategist

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

James Lebenthal

Partner & Chief Market Strategist

Economic and Market Outlooks

Video: December 2025 Economic and Market Outlook

December 3, 2025 - There’s been recent volatility in the equity markets, reflecting multiple concerns, including a possible AI bubble. But as Partner and Chief Equity Strategist Jim Lebenthal…

James Lebenthal, Partner & Chief Market Strategist

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

Economic and Market Outlooks

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

Estate Planning

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

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