Amid rising turbulence in global geopolitical and economic landscapes, investors are facing an increasingly complex environment. The S&P 500 has rallied significantly, now up 40% over the past 12 months – a gain that surpasses any annual return for the index since 1954. These shifting global forces are fueling market volatility and prompting a rethink of investment strategies as we enter a period of heightened uncertainty.

Investment bankers sometimes carry a reputation as supervillains but they are often more like the financial industry’s superheroes—minus the capes.