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Research & Insights

What's Going On With Gold?

Its sharp volatility is making many investors uneasy. In a new video, Mary Ann Bartels, CIO of Portfolio Strategies, explains the drop and gives her insights on gold's long-term role in your portfolio.

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Values-Based Investing

Values-Based Investing

Matching your portfolio with your belief in a better world. Read More

Housing's Surprising Strength

Housing's Surprising Strength

The U.S. housing market has been a bright spot in the current recovery. Our top housing expert outlines three reasons behind the momentum, and points to the positive links of rising prices and new construction to the broader economy. View Video

Finding Higher Yields?

Finding Higher Yields

There are two approaches to achieving higher yields in 2013. Here, strategies are offered for both conservative-minded investors and those willing to take on more risk. View Video

A Tax-Aware Strategy for Trusts

A Tax-Aware Strategy for Trusts

The income tax rate on some trusts has increased significantly with recent tax law changes. Luckily, there are ways to minimize that amount. Read More

Client Stories

When the Ultimate Goal Is Family

When the Ultimate Goal Is Family

How a dream of building a retirement home near the kids was almost lost — and what this family did to make it reality. View Video

Research
What Sectors Could Benefit Most from the Recovery?

What Sectors Could Benefit Most from the Recovery?

Businesses and industries most closely aligned with the broader recovery should fare well in 2013, according to our top equity strategist. Here, the sectors that show the greatest potential for growth are revealed. View Video

CYPRUS UPDATE: Groundhog Year In Europe

CYPRUS UPDATE: Groundhog Year In Europe

The island nation is the latest to get swept up in Europe's debt crisis. Our CIO team assesses the situation and what investors should focus on from here. Read More

Outlook 2031

Outlook 2031

Five trends are primed to shape the world economy profoundly in the decades to come. Read More

4 Strategies for a Rising Market

4 Strategies for a Rising Market

Areas that could benefit from a stronger equities market. Read More