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”.

Say You’ll Be There

The question going forward is what this self-inflicted tariff uncertainty will morph into as time goes on. Will tariffs prove to be a mere inconvenience to U.S. consumers and corporations, with these entities being able to absorb and navigate the impacts without a significant hit to the economy?

Eye of the Hurricane?

The U.S. economy sustained a significant shock on Liberation Day, one that has already shown up clearly in consumer and business survey data. We now brace for the impact on corporate earnings and real economic activity, assuming the tariffs are not withdrawn in the interim.

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

When the Will is Gone

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?

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Legacy Leaders: Estate Planning for Business Owners

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. 

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The 2024 Election: What Investors Need to Know

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. 

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Quarterly Macro & Market Update

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.

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