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Strengthening the CIO Engine: Reflections on 2025 and the Road to 2026

Jasmine Yu, PhD, MBA, CFA®, CAIA®

Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors

December 16, 2025

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Despite cooling economic growth, persistent inflation, and escalating trade tensions, 2025 delivered impressive results: equities posted strong double-digit gains while fixed income achieved its best performance since 2020. What drove these remarkable returns amid such challenging conditions—and what should investors expect in 2026?

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Jasmine Yu, PhD, MBA, CFA®, CAIA®

Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors

Jasmine Yu leads the investment management team and is responsible for investment policies, asset allocation, investment solutions, and portfolio management for taxable and tax-exempt clients. She joined the company in 2024.

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