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We are proud to share that on November 13, 2025, St. Ignatius College Prep—one of the most respected preparatory schools in the nation—honored Chesley Taft Partner Greg O’Leary with its Alumni Award for Excellence in Business. This recognition reflects not only Greg’s professional accomplishments but also the integrity and leadership he has demonstrated throughout his career.    During his acceptance speech, Greg shared five business maxims that have guided his approach to le

Price Return Last Week S&P 500 +0.1%    S&P Mid Cap     (1.2%)      Russell 2000      (1.8%)     MSCI EAFE    +1.7%       MSCI EM +0.3%     10 Yr US Treasury Rate – rose from 4.10% to 4.15% Source: Refinitiv Eikon Recent News Government Shutdown Ends – After 43 days, President Trump signed a bill to reopen the government.  The spending bill will extend funding for the federal government through January 30 in addition to full-year funding for the Agriculture Department

Price Return Last Week S&P 500 +0.7%    S&P Mid Cap     (1.6%)      Russell 2000      (1.4%)     MSCI EAFE    (0.5%)        MSCI EM +0.9%     10 Yr US Treasury Rate – rose from 4.01% to 4.10% Source: Refinitiv Eikon Recent News Fed Meeting – As widely anticipated, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday.  Ten of the twelve voters voted for the measure with a dissent from newly appointed Governor Stephen Miran and Kans