Chris Barnes | Source | President & Former Managing Director, Financial Services at Escalent
Chris Barnes
I am a strategic leader leveraging decades of success across business, policy and academia to make an impact on mission-focused organizations. With elite knowledge of consumer and public opinion, I bring a unique skill set which has equipped me to help businesses grow their brands, shape legislation for political leaders, and drive innovation across academia. Currently, I serve as the Chief Product Officer and Managing Director of Financial Services for Escalent. Recruited to position the company for a successful merger, I have most notably built a team of 80+ financial service researchers advising industry-leading clients on market research related to consumer and public opinion.
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Escalent
President & Former Managing Director, Financial Services
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Are We Having a Recession or Not? Experts Weigh In With the Indicators
For a recession to happen, there must be at least two quarters of negative GDP growth.
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Trump tariffs appear aimed at closing the trade deficit. Experts are skeptical it'll work
The deficit fluctuates but has grown over the last several decades.
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Javelin Strategy & Research Expands Capabilities With Addition of Wealth Management Practice Led by Industry Leader William Trout
Javelin Strategy & Research expands its financial services insight capabilities with the addition of a new wealth management offering, Digital Wealth.
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Gen X Faces Social Security Challenges: Expert Insights
Chris warns that Gen X is at a critical juncture with Social Security, facing skepticism and confusion over benefit reliability. With over half relying on these benefits, especially people of color, the "too early/too late" debate complicates decisions. Urgent action is needed to ensure Social Security remains a dependable support for future retirees. -
US Tariffs: A Catalyst for Global Recession?
Chris warns that US tariffs may lead to a recession, with uncertainty already slowing economic activity. "The tariffs are likely to cause a recession," he notes, emphasizing the importance of resolving tariff issues once pre-tariff spending halts to prevent economic decline. -
Mass Deportations Could Threaten Social Security Trust Funds
Chris notes that “undocumented workers are a significant positive for the trust fund,” contributing $25 billion in 2022. Their deportation could severely impact the fund's stability, especially with an aging population. The broader economic repercussions and costs of mass deportation also pose substantial negative implications.
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The launch of this new practice allows our financial services teams to work together closely to offer our clients deeper, more engaging counsel. Javelin’s expanded digital wealth expertise complements the insights our clients already trust and rely on from Cogent Syndicated. Together, we offer the most robust financial services insights and advice in the industry.
