Latest Investments & Planning Insights
Weekly Edge
At the end of the trading week, the team at NewEdge Wealth publishes its commentary on the week that was, as well as some insights into what it means for clients looking ahead.
The Fed Waves Through a Window at Markets
Before this week, the Federal Reserve had not released updated economic and interest rate forecasts since March 19th. That sure feels like a long time ago. While members of the central bank’s monetary policy committee (FOMC) speak publicly all the time, we finally received an update on Wednesday to their collective thinking about how the U.S. economy is performing and what measures might be needed to help keep it in balance.
7empest
A sudden spike in geopolitical tensions shakes markets out of their calm streak. In this week’s Weekly Edge, Cameron Dawson analyzes the ripple effects across oil, equities, currencies, bonds, and what investors should be watching for next.
Dancing in the Dark: Our Thoughts on U.S. Equity Q1 Earnings Season & Management Guidance
Despite macro headwinds and cloudy corporate guidance, Q1 earnings delivered a fundamental spark, helping equity markets recover from April lows. We break down the numbers, explore what’s driving investor optimism, and examine why AI may be the next tailwind.
Consumers Have Us. Who’s Got Them?
The latest twists in 2025’s economic policy soap opera came from a federal court this week striking down the bulk of U.S. tariffs…only for a higher court to put that ruling on hold less than 24 hours later. While we wait for the appeals process to play out and anticipate alternative tariff measures from the Trump administration, we will focus this week on the U.S.’s enduring source of economic strength, its consumers.
Wealth Strategy
A successful wealth strategy process benefits from a team of advisors, collectively focused on the goals specific to your family. Below are some of the insights and strategies the team at NewEdge has published on what it means to have a wealth strategy, rather than a simple financial plan.
Articles, Webinars & Media Appearances
Gen X: Navigating the In-Between
Born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s, Generation X (“Gen X”) stands as a pivotal cohort that bridges the gap between Baby Boomers and Millennials. Often dubbed as the “latch-key generation” – referring to growing up with double-income parents and coming home from school to an empty home – Gen Xers were shaped by their Baby Boomer parents who instilled in them the value of hard work and self-reliance.
When the Will is Gone
There is a presumption under the law that when a Will is destroyed, the Testator (i.e., the person who created the Will) intended for it to be destroyed. But what happens when an original copy of a Will (or a Revocable Trust) is accidentally destroyed or lost?
Legacy Leaders: Estate Planning for Business Owners
Watch the latest webinar hosted by Robin Petty, Managing Director and Head of Wealth Strategy at NewEdge Wealth, and Jennifer Jordan McCall, Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, as they discussed the Internal Revenue Code Section 2036(a) in the context of business entity planning such as gifts of corporate, partnership and limited liability company interests to irrevocable trusts.
The 2024 Election: What Investors Need to Know
In this webinar, hosted by Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer, and Brian Nick, Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Strategy, as well as Robin Petty, Managing Director, Head of Wealth Strategy at NewEdge Wealth, the team shares their perspectives about the historical relationship between election outcomes and financial markets. They covered the status of the race, the key issues at stake and the policy roadmap for 2025 and beyond, all with an eye toward the likely impact on the economy and markets.
Quarterly Macro & Market Update
As we entered the final quarter of 2024, Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth, sat down with members of the NewEdge Wealth investment team to offer their forecast through the rest of the year and upcoming election. They also reviewed current macro and market trends.
Schwab Network Appearance: Cameron Dawson, CFA® says the market “wants it all, and it wants it now.”
Cameron Dawson, CFA® says the market “wants it all, and it wants it now.” However, while it’s important the market shows strength, she worries of a “melt-up” risk.
Opportunities in Municipal Bonds
As interest rates decline, what does this mean for municipal bonds, and what opportunities might arise?
CNBC Appearance: “Seasonality is still here despite an okay September,” says Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer, joins CNBC’s “Closing Bell” to discuss the Fed, potential for a soft landing and their market outlook.
Leveraging SECURE 2.0 for Disaster Relief: Essential IRS Guidelines
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) enacted on December 29, 2022, specifically Section 331, amended the Internal Revenue Code and added special rules for use of retirement funds for individuals impacted by qualified federally declared disasters.