Investment Management
Advantages and Disadvantages of Roth IRA Conversions
April 29, 2022
The ability to invest on a tax-deferred basis is limited under current tax policy. One of the options that is […]
Considerations Before Adding ESG Specific Funds to Your Defined Contribution Plan
April 17, 2022
“ESG” stands for “Environmental, Social and Governance.” Those are three areas of ethical standards to which this approach seeks to […]
What You Should Know About Acquisition Financing
September 13, 2021
Are you contemplating acquiring another business? If you already own a business and are looking to expand your business through […]
Understanding The Four Biggest Threats To Your Wealth
June 16, 2021
You’ve worked hard and gotten your financial situation under control by spending responsibly and saving money for all of your […]
Important Differences Between a Will and a Trust
May 9, 2021
Determining what happens to your assets after your death is one of the fundamental aspects of responsible estate planning. Various […]
What Congress Gives, the Fed Takes Away
December 21, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, market participants have few complaints. Both stock and bond prices have largely appreciated this […]
4 Things to Look for in an Investment Advisor
April 17, 2017
Finding a trusted investment advisor can take time. While the investment strategy, asset allocation, and strength of the firm are […]
Will Active Management Come Back into Vogue?
April 8, 2015
First Western Investment Research The Active/Passive discussion has been robust since the mid-1970s when the first index fund came into […]
First Western Trust 2015 Outlook
December 30, 2014
The U.S. economic recovery is intact and we feel that the stage has been set for GDP growth to ramp […]
A Response to Flash Boys: Why the Stock Market Is Still a Fair Place to Invest
April 9, 2014
By Warren Olsen I just read Michael Lewis’ new book, “Flash Boys (A Wall Street Revolt)”, and similar to his […]