

Elections, Pandemics, and Recessions: Investing in Volatile Times
March 4, 2020
We live in an unpredictable world, especially for investors. In the last few years alone, we’ve seen some unprecedented short-term […]

Choosing the Right CD for Your Financial Goals
February 6, 2020
A CD (certificate of deposit) is a set-it-and-forget-it kind of financial vehicle. Interest rates are modest, there’s virtually no risk, […]

Weather or Not, Stay Invested
February 20, 2018
Kyle Olson, CFA, Senior Investment Analyst 2017 was one of the strongest years on record for hurricanes in the Atlantic […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

2017 Economic & Market Outlook
February 8, 2017
In January 2017, Chief Investment Officer Debbie Silversmith hosted her annual economic outlook, featuring a team of panelists from First […]

The Media Is Not Your Friend
January 3, 2017
How the media’s singular focus on “Dow 20,000” is distorting investor expectations December 30, 2016 Since the election of Donald […]

Stumped by a Trump Win? Investors Should Be Patient.
November 22, 2016
First Western Trust’s Chief Investment Officer Debra Silversmith writes for TheStreet.com about how investors should view a Trump presidency. The […]

Post-Election Investment Webinar
November 10, 2016
The results of the Presidential Election surprised most pundits, initially sending stocks into a tail-spin, but within two days, the […]