Insights

Read our 4Q 2025 Quarterly Insight newsletter to find a letter from Chief Executive Officer Jason Jackman, CFA, this quarter’s Market Update from Chief Investment Officer Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, and, as always, catch up on all of your JIC employee news.

CIO Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, reflects on a strong 2025 despite persistent headlines around tariffs, Fed policy, and economic uncertainty. With solid market gains, uneven growth, and elevated valuations heading into 2026, he highlights why discipline, diversification, and a long-term focus remain essential.

As we close 2025 and flip the calendar to 2026, we can look back at generally strong markets facing the cross-currents of economic and geopolitical uncertainty. These factors and scenarios have one thing in common: they are out of our control. Realizing this, we created a financial “checklist” for tactics we do control, which could have a positive effect on cash flow, balance sheets, and peace of mind as we close the book on another year.