As we close out 2026, the INTRUST Quarterly Perspectives offers a fresh look at the tumultuous year we’ve experienced so far with an eye toward what might lie ahead. We highlight the impact mid-term elections have had historically on the markets, the concentration of technology stocks in the US stock market, recent Fed actions under Chairman Kevin Warsh, and the changing landscape in bonds.

People often think about the term “estate planning” as the act of creating their estate plan, and they tend to treat it as a finish line. At INTRUST, we view it as a starting point.

As investors navigate continued market and economic volatility amid global uncertainty, the third quarter 2026 Quarterly Perspectives explores strategies for preserving and growing wealth. We also examine the value of long-term planning and how decisions today can impact both investment outcomes and your legacy for generations to come.

Headlines change, but investment discipline shouldn't. INTRUST Wealth CIO Greg Murphy, CFA, shares five fiduciary lessons on navigating uncertainty, staying invested, and building generational wealth.

The first quarter of 2026 was marked by geopolitical conflict which fueled market volatility and economic uncertainty. In our Quarterly Perspectives, we look at the impact of past global oil supply disruptions on financial markets, a summary of the pros and cons of key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the components of a well-structured estate plan.

The 2026 Economic Outlook from INTRUST Wealth looks ahead at the coming year, as investors face a market defined by transition and resilience.