Wealth Management Industry Reacts to Trump Presidency With Surprise, Echoes of BrexitWealth Management Industry Reacts to Trump Presidency With Surprise, Echoes of Brexit

Everyone has an opinion on the news that Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States. About half of those opinions are positive.

As the dust settles, people across the political spectrum are figuring out exactly what it means, and the financial services world is no exception. Likening the decision to the UK’s recent decision to exit the European Union (the so-called “Brexit” vote), financial professionals had many, often opposing, views. The overwhelming sentiment is one of surprise and uncertainty for what comes next. Here are thoughts from a several in the industry.