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The economy’s complex and markets are always changing. Interest rates are at historic lows, but that may not last if the Fed raises rates. A mortgage might be a good investment today, but rising house prices might make it a poor investment tomorrow. And how do you know if the growth in housing prices is sustainable, or if it’s a bubble that’s going to burst?

Even without taking fluctuating markets into consideration, finance is a complex topic. What sort of retirement account should you invest in? How could a divorce affect your financial future?

Unfortunately, the media’s not always a reliable source of information on this topic. You need advice from a professional financial analyst, not a journalist who’s chasing ratings.

We put together this wealth management blog to answer your questions.

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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 region of the United States…

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FW Connects 2017
  • December 18, 2017

The 4th annual FW Connects month of service is in the books and it was great! This year, we hosted a month of service with…

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To Trustee Or Not To Trustee
  • November 29, 2017

Planning for the transfer of wealth to younger generations is one of the most challenging processes facing successful families.  To paraphrase Warren Buffett, I will…

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Third Quarter Market Update
  • November 17, 2017

Chief Investment Officer, John Sawyer, and Managing Director, Debbie Silversmith, recently hosted their quarterly market update. In the presentation, John and Debbie discussed key economic…

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