Wealth Advisory

Guidance to help you build, protect, and pass on what matters most.
Measured impact
$16.55B
Assets under management
5k+
Households served
100k+
Individual tax returns filed annually
MAY 18 WEEKLY INSIGHTS
New Fed chairman confirmed as markets look for direction on rates
  • The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and Wall Street executive, as Fed chair at a pivotal moment for monetary policy.
  • He is expected to bring a shift in policy tone, having previously criticized the Fed’s framework and signaled an openness to lower rates.
  • Markets and policymakers are focused on how Warsh will balance inflation risks with potential rate cuts.
  • While markets have shifted to pricing in no cuts in 2026, investors will be following the new chairman closely at his first meeting in June. (Source: FRED, Federal Reserve)
Bond volatility stabilizing, improving benefits for a 60/40 portfolio
  • Bond fundamentals meaningfully improved, with higher starting yields and moderating inflation supporting stronger expected real returns and lower interest rate sensitivity.
  • Diversification benefits improved as elevated stock-bond correlation from the 2022 bond volatility shock normalizes, allowing fixed income to better offset equity risk.
  • The strategic case for a 60/40 portfolio remains intact, with improved valuations and better bond return prospects reinforcing diversification and reducing reliance on equities for long-term outcomes.
High yield munis lead with higher income and technical demand
  • High yield municipal bonds are positive year-to-date, with the Bloomberg HY Muni total return index up 2.2%, outperforming higher-quality muni segments. 
  • Outperformance versus investment-grade munis has been driven by carry, as elevated yields and spread income supported returns despite rate volatility. 
  • New demand and fund inflows in the first quarter of 2026 supported the segment, with high yield capturing a meaningful share of muni inflows along with long-duration bonds.
  • CLA maintains exposure to high yield municipal bonds, both in our core strategies and in a short- and intermediate-duration complementary strategy. (Source: Goldman Sachs, Morningstar)
Our team
156
wealth professionals
40+
locations nationwide
100
clients served on average per advisor
$250M
average AUM per advisor
CLA private client services brings tax and wealth advisory together
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