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 Muppet Charts Carol

Though the initial critical reception of 1992’s The Muppet Christmas Carol was mixed (a thumbs down on Siskel & Ebert!), modern wisdom and taste have caught up to the precious pointedness of the pint-sized production, with the movie now being lauded as “the greatest Christmas film ever made”.

Jump Scares for Halloween

“Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” – Rounding up the Latest Economic News It’s officially November. The trick-or-treating is over, and the days of noshing on leftover candy have begun. As investors, the past several weeks made us feel a bit like a group of...

How it Ends: A Decade of Low Returns?

Last week, Goldman Sachs’ Portfolio Strategy Research team caused quite a stir when they evoked DeVotchka’s 2004 indie hit “How It Ends” (without lyrics the song is titled “The Winner Is” and provides the contemplative backdrop for the dysfunctional and endearing indie film Little Miss Sunshine. Take this as a sign to go ahead and eat the ice cream.)

Famous Last Words

If there is a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) title for “Famous Last Words” in financial market valuations, it has to go to Irving Fisher, who infamously quipped in 1929 that “stock prices have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau.” Of course, we know what happened after this not-so-reassuring statement: the Dow plunged 89% and took 25 years to make a new high.

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.

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2025 Gift Tax Exclusions

As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time to review one of the simplest and most effective estate planning tools available: the Annual Gift Tax Exclusion. What Is the Annual Gift Tax Exclusion? The Annual Gift Tax Exclusion allows you to give up to $19,000...

|Nov 11, 2025

Maximizing College Savings with 529 Plans

Maximizing College Savings with 529 Plans

To address concerns around leftover funds and to expand upon the potential avenues for funding and utilizing 529 plans efficiently, we have compiled this report to delve into potentially optimal strategies for high-net-worth investors to leverage 529 plans effectively.

Jul 25, 2025

Articles, Webinars & Media Appearances

2023 Mid-Year Outlook

2023 Mid-Year Outlook

Chief Investment Officer, Cameron Dawson, CFA®, was joined by NewEdge Wealth’s Ben Emons, Jay Peters, CFA®, and Maxwell Snyder. Together, they discussed equities, fixed income, and alternative investments in the ever-evolving economic landscape of 2023.

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Diversity in Teams Drives Diversity in Outcomes

Diversity in Teams Drives Diversity in Outcomes

From policy to culture, diversity plays a significant role in attracting talented, creative, and innovative people from across the globe. NewEdge Wealth is purposeful in building teams that are reflective of the world that we live in and the clients we serve. As we always have room to grow, we encourage our peers to do the same.

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Insights on China with Kyle Bass

Insights on China with Kyle Bass

NewEdge Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Cameron Dawson, is joined by Conservation Equity Management’s Co-Founder and CEO, Kyle Bass, as the two discuss rising tensions between the U.S. and China.

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