Last year, in the introduction to this annual year-end review, we wrote that for the first time in a decade, we may be entering a sustained bear market.

With one week left to go in 2019, the S&P 500 was up over 25%, the second-best year investors have seen this decade.

But cut market predictors some slack. No one likes the commentary that spins its wheels and says nothing.

Who knows what will happen this year? We do know there is little probability you will discover more free time. That’s why we offer up this year-end outlook of contributed pieces from dozens of firms that partner with WealthManagement.com.

You might find a thought-provoking fact or statistic, the name of a firm you haven’t heard of before, or an argument that helps you think about your practice in a clearer way.

If any of that happens, it’s worth the effort.