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"I am proud to be an outlier. Since joining Bailard 30 years ago, I’ve seen the company evolve while maintaining its strong tradition of nurturing talent," shares our CEO, Sonya Mughal, CFA. "While my tenure may be uncommon nationally, it’s more than typical for us..."

Bailard, Inc., an independent wealth and asset management firm, is proud to announce its recognition as one of the Bay Area’s 2024 Top Workplaces by the San Francisco Chronicle. The firm was ranked second in its category (for companies with 35-149 employees).

Bailard has been named No. 2 in the 2024 Bay Area Top Workplaces by the San Francisco Chronicle, and our CEO, Sonya Mughal, won a special leadership award. (Both in the Small Company category of firms with less than 150 employees; please see important disclosures here: https://bailard.com/awards/

Bailard today announced its ranking among the San Francisco Business Times’ annual top 100 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists list, for the fourth year in a row.

Lena McQuillen, CFP® Director of Financial Planning, delves into why not reviewing your health insurance coverage each year could be costing you, as well as various considerations for picking a health insurance plan. Plus, sign up for a Medicare or a Marketplace Open Enrollment webinar.

Dave Jones, JD, LLM, CFP® Senior Vice President and Director of Estate Strategy, explains the Corporate Transparency Act, the types of entities impacted but often overlooked, and pragmatic steps for compliance by year-end to avoid penalties.

Jon Manchester, CFA, CFP® (Senior Vice President, Chief Strategist – Wealth Management, and Portfolio Manager – Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing) charismatically threads how high food prices and the AI boomlet have produced a “K-shaped” economy and stock market, creating the opposite impact on two populations.

Consumer sentiment is more negative today than it was during the Great Financial Crisis in 2008. Could the difference be the rise of social media’s influence? Read more about algorithm insights penned by Blaine Townsend, CIMC®, CIMA®, EVP/Director, Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing, and published by Kiplinger,

Bailard, an independent wealth and asset management firm, is honored to announce its inclusion in Worth's prestigious list of Leading Advisors for 2024.

Dave Jones, JD, LLM, CFP®, SVP and Director of Estate Strategy, dives into how estate planning can be broken down into blocking and tackling— much like football—to create a “winning strategy.”

Lena McQuillen, CFP® Director of Financial Planning, explores the many ways that Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be used throughout your life—including in retirement—to help combat the high cost of health care, and what you should consider and know, from tax implications to beneficiary designations.

Jon Manchester, CFA, CFP® (Senior Vice President, Chief Strategist – Wealth Management, and Portfolio Manager – Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing) explores the quarter’s main themes: the hype (and rise in stock prices) of companies pursuing or enabling AI technology; risk-on in the options and credit markets; and an overall look at the economy.

Parenting a child with disabilities is one of the most powerful and important jobs anyone could do. You want to protect your child in every way possible, ensuring they stay safe while enjoying a full world of potential. But keeping the world open to your children takes a lot of planning for the long-term future — including the day you’re no longer there to advocate for them directly.

Bailard’s CIO Eric Leve was highlighted alongside some bright minds in the industry sharing strategies on how to invest $100,000 in today’s market. Beyond traditional avenues, Eric and his peers also explored unique ideas ranging from epic concerts, rescue cat cafes, and boundary-pushing travel.

Bailard, a values-driven wealth and asset manager in the San Francisco Bay Area, has once again been named as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors by InvestmentNews. The firm was ranked first of 25 firms in its category (companies with 50 or more U.S. employees).

From the legacies of iconic investors to the dynamic 2023 markets, Jon Manchester, CFA, CFP® (Senior Vice President, Chief Strategist, Wealth Management, and Portfolio Manager, Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing) presents an insightful perspective on the economic climate, aided by the witticisms of Charlie Munger.