Market Update: Recent Worrisome Trends in Private Markets and Their Impact on Individual Investors

by cognisgrpcom | Mar 5, 2026 | Goals-Based Investments, Market Updates & Insights, Private Markets

Private markets have grown substantially over the past decade, now holding approximately $2 trillion in dry powder as of 2025. However, recent developments suggest mounting challenges that could affect your investment portfolio. Individual investors now...

Recent Private Markets Update — 2025: Key Trends and Investment Insights

by cognisgrpcom | Dec 11, 2025 | Goals-Based Investments, Market Updates & Insights, Private Markets

Private markets entered 2025 with strong momentum, but the first half of the year delivered a reality check as volatility and uncertainty tested investor confidence. Despite this, private markets are positioned for renewed growth heading into 2026, with total...

Investing in Private Market Company Stock (Pre-IPO) Using Nasdaq Private Market: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

by cognisgrpcom | Nov 20, 2025 | Goals-Based Investments, Personalized Solutions, Private Markets

What is Nasdaq Private Market (NPM)? Nasdaq Private Market is a platform that facilitates buying and selling shares of private companies. It provides liquidity solutions for private company shareholders, including employees and early investors, and offers a...

Using Individual Goals to Personalize Private Market Portfolios: Strategic Wealth Management for Modern Investors

by cognisgrpcom | Nov 20, 2025 | Goals-Based Investments, Personalized Solutions, Private Markets

Private market investments have traditionally followed a one-size-fits-all approach, but modern wealth management recognizes that each investor’s financial journey is unique. Your individual goals, risk tolerance, and investment timeline should drive how you...

The Secondaries Market: Growing Importance and Implications for Liquidity and Retail Access

by cognisgrpcom | Nov 11, 2025 | Goals-Based Investments, Market Updates & Insights, Personalized Solutions, Private Markets

The private market secondaries industry has grown dramatically over the past decade. According to Evercore’s 2024 Secondary Market Survey, global secondary transaction volume reached approximately $120–130 billion in 2023, up from just $25 billion a decade earlier....

Blending Income and Growth: How Private Credit and Private Equity Interval Funds Create Superior Risk-Adjusted Portfolio Returns

by cognisgrpcom | Nov 5, 2025 | Goals-Based Investments, Personalized Solutions, Private Markets

Investors seeking to optimize their portfolio performance are increasingly turning to interval funds that combine private credit and private equity strategies. These hybrid investment vehicles offer a compelling solution for accessing traditionally illiquid...