Happy New Year

The start of a new year always brings a small pause. Not the dramatic kind, just enough space to look at what worked, what didn’t, and what deserves more attention than it got.

For a lot of professional services firms, 2025 was a year of juggling. More clients. More expectations. More tools. More noise. Most teams did well, but many also felt the strain of systems that weren’t quite keeping up.

My hope for you in the new year is simple: more clarity, fewer surprises, and a technology environment that quietly supports the work instead of competing with it.

If the last few years taught us anything, it’s that firms don’t need more complexity. They need consistency. Clean systems. Clear boundaries. A predictable foundation. These things rarely make headlines, but they make the day-to-day experience of running a firm noticeably better.

In 2026, Athencia will keep focusing on that kind of work. Practical improvements. Stronger security. Smoother operations. Better alignment between how your people work and the tools they use. Nothing dramatic. Just steady progress that makes the firm more resilient and easier to run.

Thank you for reading, for sharing feedback, and for trusting us to help you make sense of a world that changes faster than anyone would like to admit. I’m looking forward to what we build together this year.

Here’s to a good start and a better rhythm ahead. Happy New Year!

Cheers,

Jeremy Phillips
Founder & CEO