Economic and Market Outlooks What’s on Our Minds November 10, 2025 - The Secured Overnight Financing Rate—a key short-term borrowing rate—has risen above normal levels due to quantitative tightening and the government shutdown, but these pressures should… Joseph Matus, Principal
Corporations The Role of Private Markets in Defined Contribution Plans November 10, 2025 - Defined contribution plans have attracted growing interest and media coverage amid recent U.S. Department of Labor actions and a noticeable shift in tone from Washington,… Constantine Mulligan, Partner
Economic and Market Outlooks Video: November 2025 Economic and Market Outlook November 5, 2025 - This year has been a very positive one for the markets, but does the recent gold rally suggest that things are getting frothy? Might concerns… James Lebenthal, Partner & Chief Equity Strategist
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
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
Cross-Border Planning 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, Principal
Incentive Stock Options 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
Cross-Border Planning 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
Economic and Market Outlooks Fourth Quarter 2025 Economic and Market Outlook October 9, 2025 - The U.S. economy continues to outperform global peers, supported by resilient growth, strong earnings, and optimism around AI-driven investment, even as tariffs and still-tight monetary… Ben Pace, Partner & Chief Investment Officer
Individuals and Families How High-Net-Worth Families Pay for College October 6, 2025 - High-net-worth families can often afford college outright, but thoughtful planning turns tuition into a strategic opportunity. From 529 plans and trusts to insurance and gifting… Dan Donofrio, Partner
Estate Planning The Power of Substitution October 2, 2025 - The grantor trust is a popular estate planning tool that allows assets to be removed from an estate while still being taxed to the grantor.… Paul Chmielewski, Partner
Economic and Market Outlooks Video: October 2025 Economic & Market Outlook October 1, 2025 - “Giddy” isn’t a word we usually associate with Partner and Chief Equity Strategist Jim Lebenthal. However, in this Monthly Outlook, he shares some of the signs… James Lebenthal, Partner & Chief Equity Strategist
Family Office Webinar Recording: Tax Optimization and Thoughtful Wealth Planning for Liquidity Events September 23, 2025 - A liquidity event—whether from a business sale, IPO, merger, or other transaction—creates a unique opportunity to design plans that minimize tax exposure and shape a…
Estate Planning Estate Planning Tax Strategies with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act September 22, 2025 - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act extended the 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of 2025, but several new tax provisions were… Paul Chmielewski, Partner
Corporations Fixing 401(k) Failures: The Benefits of NQDC Plans September 17, 2025 - Nonqualified deferred compensation plans are often thought of as a “nice to have” for executives, but in the right situation they can play a key… Angie Morrison, Partner
Economic and Market Outlooks Video: November 2025 Economic and Market Outlook November 5, 2025 - This year has been a very positive one for the markets, but does the recent gold rally suggest that things are getting frothy? Might concerns…
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…
Corporations The Role of Private Markets in Defined Contribution Plans November 10, 2025 - Defined contribution plans have attracted growing interest and media coverage amid recent U.S. Department of Labor actions and a noticeable shift in tone from Washington,…
