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2020 Financial Markets Update

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Wealth management articles, analysis, and market commentaries.
2020 Financial Markets Update

Department of Labor Grants 60-Day Delay of Fiduciary Rule

June 15, 2017

By: Empower Retirement legislative and regulatory affairs The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule redefining “investment advice for a […]

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Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) Update

June 7, 2017

Investment Research Less than 18 months ago, investors were writing obituaries for midstream Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), calling their business […]

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Forget the Dreaded IRS Audit, Businesses Should Fear EBSA

June 6, 2017

First Western Trust’s ERISA Consultant Eileen Shaw writes for ACG’s Middle Market Growth about important audits many businesses overlook. While most […]

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This may be the biggest financial mistake millennials are making

May 25, 2017

Director of Retirement Consulting Services, Paula Hendrickson, and ERISA Consultant, Eileen Shaw, write for Marketwatch.com, a part of the Wall […]

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Want to Attract Young People to Your Company? Forget Ping-Pong Tables

April 25, 2017

Paula Hendrickson, our senior vice president and director of retirement consulting services, and Eileen Shaw, our ERISA consultant, write for Marketwatch […]

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First Quarter Market Update

April 21, 2017

Chief Investment Officer, Debbie Silversmith, recently hosted her quarterly market update. In the presentation, Debbie discussed key economic trends in […]

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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 […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

It’s Time to Look at Actively Managed Funds Again

March 17, 2017

Our Chief Investment Officer Debbie Silversmith writes for CNBC about why actively managed funds can shine in a rising interest […]

Interest Rates Are Rising. Make Sure You’re Getting the Best Mortgage Rate.

March 2, 2017

Over the past few years, you have probably heard many calls to take another look at your mortgage. With interest […]

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CEO Roundtable: Bankers cross fingers for regulatory relief

February 22, 2017

Boulder President, Eric Long, recently attended BizWest‘s CEO Banking Roundtable on February 21st. Eric and other leaders in the banking […]