Wealth Management Blog
Investing in 2026: The Engines of Growth
As we begin the new year, it is natural to take stock of the investment landscape. It is especially true since markets have delivered strong gains for three consecutive years. The question now is whether the economy can support a fourth consecutive year of positive market returns. The following outlines our assessment of the forces shaping the [...]
Why Investors Have Much to Be Thankful For in 2025
As we wrap up 2025, investors can look back on a year that proved more resilient and rewarding than many expected. Despite volatility early in the year driven by tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, markets regained their footing and delivered strong, broad-based performance. Here are the key reasons to feel thankful [...]
Grow Cash Flow, Grow Value: How Incentive Plans Can Power Your Business — and Your People
If cash is king, then cash flow is the kingmaker. When you’re thinking about the future of your business, especially your eventual exit, few things matter more than strong, growing cash flow. It’s the engine that drives both growth and value. More cash flow means more flexibility: to invest in new opportunities, strengthen your team, or boost your own personal wealth plan. But improving cash [...]
Gold’s Rally and the “Debasement Trade”
Recent headlines have revived talk of a so-called “debasement trade,” often framed in ways meant to stir anxiety among investors. Some commentators argue that governments are intentionally weakening their currencies and that gold’s sharp rise signals deep trouble ahead for the global financial system. That’s not the real story. Gold [...]
3 Major Takeaways from the Latest U.S. GDP Report
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its final estimate of real GDP for Q2 2025, revising growth upward to 3.84% from the previous 3.29%. Here are three key takeaways: 1. Consumers Are Still Spending Fears that households were pulling back proved overdone. Consumer spending grew 2.5% in [...]
The GENIUS Act: Expanding the Dollar’s Power in Digital Finance
The U.S. recently passed the GENIUS Act, a new law that sets clear rules for stablecoins (i.e., digital tokens tied to the U.S. dollar or other safe assets). It’s a big step toward making the dollar stronger in the fast-growing world of digital money. Why It Matters Stablecoins like Tether [...]
Myth #1: A Profitable Business Isn’t Always Valuable
Many business owners believe that a profitable business automatically means high value and easy sale. But here’s the myth-buster: profitability alone doesn’t guarantee buyer interest or the maximum price. When you’re preparing to sell, transition, or retire, what really counts is transferable business value — the value your business holds [...]
Market Moves Explained: From Selloff to Surge in the First Half
It was nothing short of a wild ride for U.S. equities in the first half of the year. The year began with the newly elected president imposing broad tariffs on nearly all imports, sparking a swift market selloff. By early April, the market had declined 21%. But just as quickly [...]
Your Exit, Your Terms: The Crucial Lesson from Informatica’s High-Stakes Sale
In the complex world of mergers and acquisitions, timing is often everything. For business owners, one of the most critical lessons to internalize is this: the first offer you receive for your business is frequently the best one. This stark truth was recently put on public display, transforming a missed [...]
