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Video: 3 Smart Money Moves to Get You Back on Track in the New Year
With the new year underway and a chaotic 2020 behind us, now is a great time to evaluate what you are doing financially. What are some ideas for goals? How...

Petersen Hastings Recertified by Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX) for 13th Straight Year
Petersen Hastings in Kennewick and Walla Walla, Washington is honored to announce our recertification from the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX) for the 13th straight year. This certification is only granted...

Video: Post-Election Tax Speculation: Preparing for 2020 & Beyond
How will Joe Biden’s tax plan affect you? How should you prepare for 2020 and beyond? Blaine Carr breaks down Biden’s tax proposal and offers guidance to reduce your taxes....

Video: Stay on Top of Required Minimum Distribution Rule Changes for 2020
Did you know Congress has waived Required Minimum Distributions for 2020? What does this mean and what action should you take? Join Blaine Carr for a deeper look into this...

Wealth Advisor, John Keyes, Earns the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certification
Petersen Hastings is proud to announce that John Keyes of Petersen Hastings has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. This brings the firm’s total CFP® professionals to seven. “Obtaining the CFP®...

Cameron Ridgeway Passes Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam
Petersen Hastings is pleased to announce that Cameron Ridgeway has successfully passed the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam, as administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Accordingly, Cameron now...

Video: Community Giving: 2020 Highlight Video
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have remained committed to supporting local organizations that are in great need during this difficult time. In the face of uncertainty, there is one thing...

Wealth Advisor, John Keyes, Passes the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Exam
Petersen Hastings is proud to announce that John Keyes of Petersen Hastings has passed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ exam. The 7-hour CFP® exam is designed to assess your ability to integrate and apply...

National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Now in its 17th year, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation, ensuring that all Americans have the resources they...

Market Commentary: Third Quarter
Global markets have continued to recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Large companies represented by the S&P 500 Index have continued to outperform almost everything else and gained 8.93% for the quarter,...

Saving Tips for Millennials: How to Create a Financial Plan for the Future
For Millennials, financial obligations are more overwhelming than they were for both Generation X and Baby Boomers before them. A lot of Millennials are delaying important things like saving for retirement or typical milestones like buying...
Market Commentary: Fourth Quarter