Front Barnett is a leading Chicago-based investment counseling firm
Founded in 1994, we provide customized equity and fixed income investment management for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and their related portfolios.
“We strive to assist clients in achieving their financial goals by building strong and enduring relationships, while delivering competitive risk-adjusted after-tax returns on assets under our supervision.”
Marshall B. Front
Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
Commentary
Our latest views on macroeconomic trends and financial markets
November 3, 2026
Economic Update
Despite persistent inflation, higher borrowing costs, geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs and a slowing labor market, the US economy has demonstrated renewed momentum in recent months.
October 6, 2026
Economic Update
The US economy has entered the final months of 2026 with more momentum than many forecasters expected earlier in the year.
August 21, 2026
Economic Update
While there is evidence the US economy has lost some momentum this summer, data we have seen point more to a recent deceleration in consumer outlays rather than a downturn in overall business activity.