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We're proud to announce that we have been recognized as a #BestPlaceToWork24 for Disability Inclusion, earning a top score of 100 in The 2024 Disability Equality Index® 🎉 Learn more about this recognition here: https://ow.ly/CxYn50SGkeT

In this recent piece, Senior Investment Director Rob Long shares three key reasons why co-investments may offer compelling value today, and important keys to success in this complex area of investing. Read more here: https://ow.ly/eS2X50SGkaw

Have you considered the potential benefits of incorporating private investment funds into your family's portfolio? By offering access to leading companies worldwide and enabling expanded sector allocations, a private funds program can present opportunities outside of a family’s traditional area of expertise. Read our paper for valuable insights on the advantages and challenges of building a successful private funds portfolio: https://ow.ly/3tGF50SGiNK

Since 1973 we have strived to deliver investment outperformance alongside an exceptional client experience. Today, we’re proud that our guiding principle is still at the core of everything we do. Whether it’s empowering future generations, preserving a lasting legacy, or funding employee retirements, we aim to empower our clients to make a meaningful impact on the world. Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/3WQx50SGhz9

The macro environment has significantly influenced various aspects of private investing, including fundraising, investment pace, exits, and distributions. Our recent webinar covers the current trends and sentiments that Cambridge Associates thought leaders are hearing from Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs). Watch it here: https://ow.ly/i6v250SG86v

For investors with large allocations to private markets, managing liquidity is critical for portfolio stability. Adam Barber, Senior Investment Director in the Private Client Practice, explains how a portfolio stress test—when tailored to your family’s unique circumstances—can be an effective tool in navigating liquidity risk. Watch now: https://ow.ly/ZPKU50SGbQA

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Welcome Reception for the Defined Contribution Alternatives Association (DCALTA), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing retirement outcomes for plan participants through education about the use of alternative investments within the defined contribution framework. Managing Director Hayden Gallary welcomed his fellow DCALTA board members at our Boston office, and they were later joined by other members for a cocktail reception. To learn more about how Cambridge Associates works with defined contribution plans, read our insights here: https://ow.ly/pC2B50SEOZh

Co-investment opportunities can take a variety of different forms and offer an array of solutions as varied as the investors who choose them. In our video series, Managing Director Nick Warmingham explains how—though they are typically on a short fuse—co-investment opportunities can be a strong return driver in a portfolio. Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/LViI50SEF5e

Obesity is a global health crisis, affecting over 650 million adults worldwide and driving massive economic and disease burdens. Could new treatment options like an oral GLP-1 drug offer hope? Join us as we explore the promise and challenges of these emerging anti-obesity drugs, learn about one patient’s journey taking them, and discover what the future of weight loss medicine could look like. Listen here: https://ow.ly/BTnh50SCzK9 #UnseenUpside 🎧

Allocations to private investments have historically had a role in generating strong returns for larger investors with longer time horizons. However, DC plan participants have been limited to investment lineups featuring predominantly public market asset classes. By utilizing the longer time horizons offered by target date funds (TDFs), DC plan sponsors can offer their participants access to private investments, and their subsequent return potential, in a simplified plan participant experience. Read more: https://ow.ly/qYf150Su9wL