2026 Economic and Investment Review - Looking backwards to move forward
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* Registration open until 9/4/26 at 11:45 AM (EDT)
Course Description
This session with Harris Gignilliat of UBS will review the economy and investment markets through September of 2026. He will cover the major topics of the economy including inflation, interest rates, geopolitical activity, technology, tax policy, and any other major factors contributing to the economic and investment markets. You'll get an outlook on what to expect in the last quarter of the year and into 2027 in addition to trends and observations from the year specific to Georgia dental practices and how current economic factors are impacting practices differently throughout the state.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the major economic and investment market developments that influenced financial performance during the first three quarters of 2026, including inflation, interest rates, technology trends, tax policy, and geopolitical events.
- Evaluate how key economic indicators and market conditions may impact businesses, investors, and professional practices during the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.
- Recognize emerging economic and investment trends that may create opportunities and challenges in the year ahead.
- Assess the ways current economic conditions are affecting dental practices in Georgia, including practice operations, workforce dynamics, patient demand, and financial performance.
- Apply economic and market insights to make more informed business, financial, and strategic decisions within their dental practice or organization.
CE Credit: One (1)
Speaker: Harris Gignilliat (Financial Advisor/Managing Director - Wealth Management with UBS Trillium Partners)
Format: Lecture Webinar
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GDA Member
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FREE |
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Non-GDA Member
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$19.00 |
Harris Gignilliat is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director–Wealth Management with the Trillium Partners team. He also holds the internal designations of Senior Institutional Consultant and is part of the UBS Institutional Consulting Program. He joined UBS in 2000 and is an alumnus of the University of Georgia. Since 2002, Harris has worked with the Georgia Dental Association (GDA), fostering a long-standing collaboration built on trust and shared commitment to client success.
Based in Atlanta, Trillium Partners delivers comprehensive wealth management and retirement plan services to GDA members. The team provides financial guidance tailored to the unique needs of dentists, their families, and their practices. This focus enables GDA members to benefit from UBS’s broad suite of financial solutions and the team’s deep experience with this professional community.
Trillium Partners conducts in-depth analyses of dental practices to identify specific needs and provides education on retirement plan options that align with both the dentists’ and their employees’ goals. Harris has provided dentists with financial planning services, helping them define objectives, assess risk tolerance, evaluate their financial standing, and build a strategic roadmap toward long-term financial success.
In addition to his client work, Harris serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Augusta University, where he teaches courses to both students and faculty. He frequently leads seminars at colleges, trade organizations, and district meetings, sharing insights on financial planning and retirement readiness. Throughout his career, Harris has focused on constructing, designing, and guiding clients toward their retirement goals. He is a strong advocate for financial literacy and believes education is a cornerstone of long-term financial well-being.
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Thank you to UBS for sponsoring this webinar!
This webinar is free to members and $19.00 for non-members.