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2020 Financial Markets Update

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First Western Named a Top Investment Manager on Denver Business Journal’s Top of the List

March 22, 2013

DENVER – March 22, 2013 – First Western Financial Inc. (“First Western”) has been named one of Colorado’s top five […]

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Investment Management l Week in Review – March 15, 2013

March 19, 2013

First Western Trust’s investment management team offers their insight into the markets for the week ending March 15, 2013: Bolstered by […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

Investment Management l Week in Review – March 1, 2013

March 5, 2013

First Western Trust’s investment management team shares their insight into the economy and global markets for the week ending March 1, 2013: […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

Investment Management Week in Review – February 22nd

February 27, 2013

In this edition of the “Week in Review,” our Investment Management team provides their insight into recent investment news and […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

Investment Management Week in Review – February 15, 2013

February 19, 2013

For the week ending February 15, 2013, our investment research team provides investment news and updates on domestic and international markets: […]

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American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 | Tax Highlights

January 15, 2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 passed in the 11th hour was signed into law by President Obama on January 2, 2013. The following are some of the key highlights to be aware of for your businesses and individual tax situations.

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Offset the Impact: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

January 14, 2013

The “Fiscal Cliff” kept financial advisors and their clients in a state of flux for the better part of 2012. To avert this looming financial crisis, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the Act) on January 1, 2013. Below we’ve outlined several provisions which may affect you and some considerations to help you offset the impact.

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It’s Not the Tools, It’s the Talent

December 11, 2012

Paula Hendrickson, First Western Trust’s director of retirement consulting, was recently interviewed in BlackRock’s DC Edge publication. In the article, […]

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2012 Year in Review: Insights from our leaders

December 10, 2012

As 2012 comes to a close, there is a significant question about what the markets will bring for investors in the coming year. With the impending fiscal cliff and uncertainty in the global market, current trends such as decreased investing and the Generation Skipping Transfer Tax may yield insights onto what the financial markets could expect for next year.

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2012 Year End Tax Strategies

November 8, 2012

First Western Trust cannot provide tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance on how the information contained within may apply to your specific situation.