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on Capital, Markets,
and What Comes Next
Commentary, market analysis, and long-form writing from Adam McNeill. Published without a product to sell and without an agenda beyond clear, honest thinking.
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A Point of View, In Writing
Commentary, market analysis, and long-form writing from Adam McNeill. Published without a product to sell and without an agenda beyond clear, honest thinking.
The Liquidity Illusion
Investors systematically overvalue liquidity in their portfolios. A more honest accounting of actual liquidity needs reveals how much return is being sacrificed for access to capital that will never be used in the near term.
Washington Watch: Making Sense of the 2025 Government Shutdown
A plain-language breakdown of the fiscal standoff, its investment implications, and what business owners and investors should actually be watching during periods of policy uncertainty.
New Rules for 529 Accounts: More Than Just College Savings
Recent legislative changes have meaningfully expanded what 529 accounts can do. Here is what the updated rules mean for families thinking about long-term education funding and wealth transfer planning.
What Individual Investors Should Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025) makes 2017 tax cuts permanent, raises the standard deduction, expands the SALT cap to $40,000, and introduces new deductions for tips, overtime, and auto loans, plus retirement and estate planning benefits.
Navigating Liquidity in a Private Equity-Dominated Portfolio
Private equity's illiquidity creates real portfolio risks — from forced sell-offs to missed opportunities. Effective management requires liquidity forecasting, tiered asset segmentation, diversified private market exposure, and disciplined rebalancing protocols.
When to Reconsider Your Family Office Investment Governance Model
As family wealth grows, outdated governance structures create real risk. Key warning signs such as reactive decisions, unclear roles, conflicted advisors often signal it's time to engage an OCIO to formalize oversight and restore strategic alignment.