As 2025 comes to a close, Joe Barry reflects on a remarkable year across global markets. From U.S. equities finishing near all time highs to standout performance in gold, natural resources, and international markets, this update explores how leadership may be shifting away from an increasingly expensive U.S. market toward more attractively valued opportunities abroad.

Joe also walks through the importance of disciplined asset allocation after an unusually strong run in precious metals, explains how Barry plans to manage risk through thoughtful rebalancing in 2026, and highlights tax aware strategies including ETF tax loss harvesting and donor advised gift funds. The episode closes with a timely reminder that strong markets can create powerful opportunities for both prudent planning and meaningful giving as we head into the new year.