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From the Blog
An Overview of Private Credit
Private credit remains sound overall, but recent valuation swings highlight that strong manager selection is essential for investors. Focus Partners’ Kevin Grogan shares three important things that matter when evaluating private credit managers. Private credit has been in the headlines over the past few months, with periodic news about sharp valuation adjustments in certain private credit funds. We think these
5 Reasons to Choose an Independent Trustee Over a Family Member
One of the most important decisions you’ll make during estate planning is choosing who will serve as your trustee after you pass away. For many families, the instinct is to choose a spouse, sibling, or trusted friend. On the surface, this feels natural. Who better to handle your affairs than someone who knows you best? However, I’ve worked with thousands of clients and reviewed numerous estate plans. I’ve seen the same challenge play out repeatedly: Asking
The Economic Crossroads Shaping 2026
While the economy showed strong growth in 2025, emerging risks—such as a cooling labor market and weak consumer confidence—create uncertainty heading into 2026. Driven by consumer spending and productivity, the economy had very solid growth in 2025, particularly in the second half of the year. However, the labor market is clearly cooling. Job growth has slowed materially, and unemployment has