Seven Year-End Planning Tips for a Strong 2026

A guide for assessing firm-wide performance and looking ahead.

Amid high-interest rates, recession threats, and market volatility, it helps to understand how institutions are building portfolios.
World-changing surprises can happen overnight. The best time to help prepare clients is now.
Social Security is a key part of retirement planning—and it needs to be part of the planning conversations you have with your clients.
For some investors, deciding to invest in private equity is only the first step. They still need to determine the right approach.
Bad things happen, and a lack of planning makes those situations harder. Here’s how you can help your clients plan for the unimaginable.
As the market goes sideways and client assets level off, financial professionals need to develop their practices the old-fashioned way.
Investors can be their own worst enemies. Behavioral economics explains what goes wrong—and how you can help clients avoid missteps.
Even after a steep correction, one metric with a solid track record says that equities may still have not fallen back to historical trends.
As hybrid work becomes the norm, it’s tougher to ensure that all employee voices are heard. Here are six steps that can help.

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