Perspectives

In a world where athleisure reigns supreme, designer brands have been faced with challenges as consumers gravitate towards value and comfort, particularly in the area of footwear. Athleisure’s influence on fashion, combined with overproduction and a consumer shift to online shopping, have all contributed to struggles for fashion/apparel companies over the last few years. But with a more direct sales strategy and a focus on innovation, non-athleisure brands have been recovering.

As autonomous driving and electric vehicles gain relevance, the business model for the auto industry is transforming, and technology companies are taking a fresh approach with the idea of shared mobility.

Living life as a single adult can be empowering for some, stressful for others, and a nonissue for everyone else. Single people possess freedoms, but with those freedoms can come restrictions in the form of financial vulnerabilities that married or partnered people may not have.

For investors with long time horizons, volatility should be synonymous with risk—despite recent market falls.

How will U.S. tax reform potentially impact your financial future? Our experts have compiled a brief summary focused on the most pertinent changes affecting individual taxpayers.

Have you considered what your future might look like? Our investment team outlines 12 trends to watch for in the coming year.

We’ve all witnessed the recent deterioration of retail stores in America. For decades, department stores were the lifeblood of shopping in the U.S., but now many Sears, JCPenney, and Macy’s locations sit shuttered and in disrepair.

Helping others first is the heart and soul of Mark Davis’ work in private trust. He reflects on the benefits of establishing a trust, while sharing his own life experiences.

As we consider important New Year’s resolutions for 2018, one idea rises to the top among personal priorities: resolving to better protect ourselves against cybercrime.

Doing work that matters: Wealth Management Vice Chairman Andrew Crowell shares his biggest motivator and other tips learned throughout his successful career in finance.