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Welcome to the

HUB

Your hub for institutional-grade insights, research, and thought leadership built to empower modern advisory practices.

CHANNELS

Market and Investment Insights:
Original perspectives from Scott and the investment team.

Research & Analysis
Deeper thinking behind the investment decisions and questions we’re exploring.

In Practice
Practical ideas advisors can apply to their practices and client conversations.

Office Hours: Coming January 2027
Ongoing conversations with the Scott and members of our broader investment network.

FEATURED ARTICLES
& VIDEOS

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The "Happy Place" Strategy: Why Trust Is Built When You Stop Talking About the Market
True wealth management is about more than chasing returns. Jason Hsu explores how advisors can build lasting client trust by shifting the focus from market performance to financial security, sufficiency, and peace of mind.
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Beyond the Benchmark Trap: Rethinking What It Means to “Win” in Investing
Why beating the S&P 500 may not be the right measure of investment success. Jason Hsu challenges advisors to rethink benchmarks, embrace strategic de-risking, and focus on the financial goals that matter most to clients.
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Why This Bubble Is Different (And Why It Could Get Bigger)
It is the question every client is asking, explicitly or implicitly. They look at the chart of NVIDIA. They see the frenzy around generative AI. They feel the FOMO. And they want to know: Are we in a bubble? And if we are, when does it pop?
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Silence the Noise, Respect the Complexity: A Fiduciary’s Guide to Modern Markets
To truly serve clients, we have to stop validating the noise and start silencing it.

Rearranging Deck Chairs: The Industry's Obsession with 60/40

A long-standing industry default, the 60/40 portfolio is less the product of regoros theory or innovation than a convenient historical shortcut – one that persists today largely due to inertia rather than evidence.

VIDEO CENTER

Short, quick-hitting video briefings from our investment team—designed for clarity and context.

Weekly Market Insight, Designed for Advisors

Thoughtful analysis, forward-looking outlooks, and tactical perspective—delivered weekly by our investment leadership team.

Phil Wool examines historical S&P 500 performance following midterm elections and finds that stocks have generally delivered strong returns across a range of political outcomes. He explores why economic conditions and valuations matter more than party control—and why election predictions offer little guidance for timing the market.
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TRAILHEAD THU WEBINAR ON DEMAND​
Advanced Planning Group || Helping Advisors Navigate Complexity
As clients’ needs extend beyond investments, advisors need support with estate planning, tax strategy, business transitions, and wealth transfer. In this webinar, Bill Sowell, Carrie Quraishi, JD, and...
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TRAILHEAD THU WEBINAR ON DEMAND​
SUCCESS IN ACTION: Insurance Strategies the work for Advisors​
Explore actionable insurance planning strategies in this on-demand webinar from Sowell Insurance Services. Designed to inform and inspire, this session shares real-world tax planning opportunities and...

WEBINARS

The Office of the CIO webinars bring independent advisors timely investment perspectives, in-depth research, and practical insights to inform portfolio decisions and client conversations. From market developments and portfolio strategy to emerging opportunities and conversations with specialized investment partners, each session offers a closer look at the thinking behind our approach—and how it can support your practice.

COMING JANUARY 2027

What could an investment office do for your business?

You don’t have to build an investment office yourself.
The Office of the CIO brings together institutional investment thinking, specialized expertise, research, and infrastructure—built around the way you work.

Let’s find out.

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