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    January 2025 Market Update: Food, Beverage and Agribusiness

    The food and beverage M&A landscape experienced mixed signals in January as geopolitical tensions and new tariffs introduced heightened uncertainty.

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    Mesirow Wealth Management's Tiffany Irving on WGN 720 | February 2025

    Hear Tiffany’s interview from February 3, 2025, where she recently discussed how now is a good time for a financial check-up including flow analysis, adjustments that might be needed and getting a head start on planning for tax season.

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    Mesirow Currency Management | 4Q2024 Commentary

    Currency market activity and commentary on Mesirow’s currency for return strategies

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    Currency Outlook 2025

    Inflation, the US election, geopolitical uncertainty and FX volatility were major themes in 2024. What might we see in 2025?

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    Mesirow Wealth Management's Gregg Lunceford on WGN 720 | January 2025

    Hear Gregg’s interview from January 9, 2025, where he discussed key factors that help contribute to retirement success.

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    Safe haven currency hedging

    Why do US and Swiss pension funds use different currency risk strategies?

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    Four strategies to reduce liquidity management stress

    Identifying the appropriate liquidity management approach for a currency overlay is an important risk consideration not to overlook.

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    Mesirow Wealth Management's Jennifer Rosenblum on WGN 720 | December 2024

    Hear Jennifer’s interview from November 25, 2024, where she discussed the ins and outs of financial gifting to family and non-profits.

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    China’s new payments system threatens US financial leadership

    US delay to issue a central bank digital currency could have geopolitical implications.

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    4Q 2024 HCM Technology Sector Overview

    The HCM Technology M&A market is experiencing resilient transaction volumes in 2024 following a drop off in 2023 due to improvements in macro-economic conditions including unemployment and inflation rates that affected public markets across the globe.

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    A guide to special needs financial planning

    Raising or caring for a loved one with special needs comes with unique challenges, including financial planning.

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    10 things you might not know about your Health Savings Account (HSA)

    One of the key advantages of an HSA is its flexibility. For the short term, you can use it to pay for immediate medical expenses. But, if you don’t need to spend on medical expenses in any given year or choose to pay for those expenses from a different so

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    Markets & Investing
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    Mesirow Currency Management | 4Q2024 Commentary

    Currency market activity and commentary on Mesirow’s currency for return strategies

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    US Dollar bill, super macro, close up photo

    Currency Outlook 2025

    Inflation, the US election, geopolitical uncertainty and FX volatility were major themes in 2024. What might we see in 2025?

    Read article
    Macro shot of the fifty swiss francs banknote

    Safe haven currency hedging

    Why do US and Swiss pension funds use different currency risk strategies?

    Read article
    Indonesia money, new series rupiah of banknote

    Four strategies to reduce liquidity management stress

    Identifying the appropriate liquidity management approach for a currency overlay is an important risk consideration not to overlook.

    Read article
    Benjamin Franklin on USD dollar banknote tear with Mao Tse Tung on Yuan banknote

    China’s new payments system threatens US financial leadership

    US delay to issue a central bank digital currency could have geopolitical implications.

    Read article
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    Presidential candidates entice voters with expensive tax breaks

    Will tariffs and higher taxes be enough to pay for these benefits? Not even close.

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    Mesirow Currency Management | 3Q2024 Commentary

    Currency market activity and commentary on Mesirow’s currency for return strategies

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    Strategic Fixed Income | 3Q2024 Commentary

    Market review and outlook for investment grade fixed income strategies

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    The US national debt burden

    The debt level is approaching its 1946 historic high. Will it take a collapse in the bond or FX market before we take action?

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    Hidden gems: The compelling case for small cap high yield

    Why every high yield investor should focus on small cap over traditional or large cap high yield.

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    GLP-1 obesity drugs: Key insights to maximizing Healthcare sector exposure

    GLP-1 obesity drugs offer strategic investment opportunities

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    The flow of data across a connected world

    Rapid payments speed money through the financial system; economic growth follows

    Billions of dollars in transaction savings and economic output. Rapid payment systems pay off.

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    Sectors
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    January 2025 Market Update: Food, Beverage and Agribusiness

    The food and beverage M&A landscape experienced mixed signals in January as geopolitical tensions and new tariffs introduced heightened uncertainty.

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    2024 Recap and 2025 Outlook: Specialty Distribution

    In-depth evaluation of Specialty Distribution M&A trends and transactions in 2024 and 2025 outlook

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    December 2024 Market Update: Food, Beverage and Agribusiness

    December ended the year on solid footing for food, beverage and agribusiness M&A, with momentum expected to carry into 2025.

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    4Q 2024 Technology & Services Sector Overview - Public Safety and First Responders

    The Public Safety / First Responder Technology & Services M&A market is experiencing resilient transaction volumes in 2024 as investors continue to value emerging technologies that reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve service quality.

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    Spices

    November 2024 Market Update: Food, Beverage and Agribusiness

    With post-election uncertainty beginning to subside, the food, beverage, and agribusiness M&A market is gaining momentum.

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    Computer technology

    4Q 2024 HCM Technology Sector Overview

    The HCM Technology M&A market is experiencing resilient transaction volumes in 2024 following a drop off in 2023 due to improvements in macro-economic conditions including unemployment and inflation rates that affected public markets across the globe.

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    October 2024 Market Update: Food, Beverage and Agribusiness

    October deal activity implies the market is on track with 2022 levels in terms of number of deals. Dollar volume in 2024 has notably outpaced 2023 levels, driven by the resurgence of mega-deals.

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    Fall 2024 Market Update: Industrial Technology

    In this report, our investment bankers cover market drivers, provide an outlook for 2025 and offer a deep dive into emerging applications across the flow control sector.

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    2023 Debt Market Year in Review

    2023 Debt Market Year in Review

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    2023 Year-End Sector Report: Aerospace & Defense

    Expert analysis of Aerospace & Defense M&A activity in 2023

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    Industrials

    Industrial automation and nearshoring

    Industrial automation and nearshoring

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    2023 Year-End Sector Report: Specialty Distribution

    Expert analysis of Specialty Distribution M&A activity in 2023

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    Wealth
    Tiffany on WGN

    Mesirow Wealth Management's Tiffany Irving on WGN 720 | February 2025

    Hear Tiffany’s interview from February 3, 2025, where she recently discussed how now is a good time for a financial check-up including flow analysis, adjustments that might be needed and getting a head start on planning for tax season.

    Read article
    Gregg on WGN 720

    Mesirow Wealth Management's Gregg Lunceford on WGN 720 | January 2025

    Hear Gregg’s interview from January 9, 2025, where he discussed key factors that help contribute to retirement success.

    Read article
    Rosenblum at WGN

    Mesirow Wealth Management's Jennifer Rosenblum on WGN 720 | December 2024

    Hear Jennifer’s interview from November 25, 2024, where she discussed the ins and outs of financial gifting to family and non-profits.

    Read article
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    A guide to special needs financial planning

    Raising or caring for a loved one with special needs comes with unique challenges, including financial planning.

    Read article
    colorful bendy straws

    10 things you might not know about your Health Savings Account (HSA)

    One of the key advantages of an HSA is its flexibility. For the short term, you can use it to pay for immediate medical expenses. But, if you don’t need to spend on medical expenses in any given year or choose to pay for those expenses from a different so

    Read article
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    Seven year-end planning tips

    With so much happening in the world today and the usual end-of-year craziness of the holiday season, it's not always easy to remember critical financial deadliness.

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    Mesirow Wealth Management's Jennifer Gartenberg on WGN 720 | November 2024

    Hear Jennifer’s interview from November 4, 2024, where she shared 7 year-end financial planning tips including maximizing annual gifting, Roth IRA conversions and tax loss harvesting.

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    Tiffany on WGN

    Mesirow Wealth Management's Tiffany Irving on WGN 720 | September 2024

    Hear Tiffany’s interview from September 9, 2024, where she discussed how to financially prepare to turn a side hustle into your main business.

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    College checklist: Five tips for students

    Heading off to college can be exciting and scary at the same time. For some, it may be the first time they are moving away from home and managing their personal finances more independently. These tips may help prepare students heading off to school as the

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    Mesirow Wealth Management’s Gregg Lunceford on WGN 720 | August 2024

    Hear Gregg’s interview from August 5, 2024, where he discussed the importance of a mid-year financial check-in.

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    Mesirow Wealth Management's Sophia Yudkowsky on WGN 720 | June 2024

    Hear Sophia’s interview from June 3, 2024, where she discussed five essential financial planning topics for young families.

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    Five key financial planning ideas for young families

    Financial planning is a crucial aspect of family life. From managing day-to-day expenses to preparing for major life events, families must navigate a complex landscape of financial decisions.

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