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In this special report, Northern Trust experts provide policy analysis for each potential United States election result—as well as steps that can be taken to prepare for all outcomes. Read the report for insights into planning for Divided Government, Unified Democratic, Unified Republican, and Delayed or Contested results. Along with having a goals-based framework approach for wealth planning, it allows investors and wealth advisors to evaluate tradeoffs and uncover new opportunities to take action with confidence in any environment.

For many business owners, their tax accountant has been with them for years, and therefore understands the business, along with some aspects of the industry, key employee roles, and family dynamics at play. In addition, a tax accountant who is viewed as a trusted advisor is in a key position to help a family-owned enterprise think through some of the most pertinent questions when it comes to succession planning.

With more women contributing to meaningful roles in the finance industry, there’s more equity in the future of private equity. In this panel discussion, four impactful women share their experiences in private equity and how women can thrive in this industry. Their valuable insights on leadership, practical advice, and inspiring stories will help with your career planning in any field.

As families of wealth navigate the complexities of their wealth management, it is crucial to remain proactive in building and adjusting their investment infrastructure to help preserve and maintain wealth over the long term. This paper serves as a guide for families who have decided to outsource the investment function of their portfolio by partnering with an investment advisor. Its aim is to help families understand the different structural components to consider as they work to create an institutional-caliber portfolio.

While entrepreneurs are intently focused on building their businesses, they may have less time to spend on building, sustaining, and distributing their wealth. Given the importance of early wealth planning and its long-term impact, this guidebook provides insights and tools at each stage of the entrepreneur’s journey to help them move forward from growth to exit to reinvention.