Posts by Petersen Hastings Team
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 need to be safer and more secure online.
Read MoreSaving 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 a house. Many Millennials’ financial habits aren’t ideal, but that’s because many are too worried about today’s obligations to prepare for the ones they’ll face…
Read More4 Options to Give Your Old 401(k) a Fresh Start
When workers change jobs, many forget about their old employer’s 401(k) or decide to cash out their retirement savings, paying taxes and often penalties in the process. The Wall Street Journal recently reported about 30% of workers leaving jobs elect to cash out their 401(k) accounts and pay taxes – and often 10% penalties1. Is…
Read MorePursuing a Better Investment Experience
Whether you’ve been investing for decades or are just getting started, at some point on your investment journey you’ll likely have questions regarding how to improve your odds of investing success. Petersen Hastings is here to help. Learn more about the 10 key principles, using data and reasoning, that may help improve your odds of…
Read MoreClient Relationship Summary (CRS) Notice
You may notice a new disclosure document that will be included in your July statement. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requiring all registered investment advisors and broker-dealers to provide clients with a new disclosure document called the “Client Relationship Summary” or “CRS” for short. The disclosure is meant to be a short, easy…
Read MorePetersen Hastings Opens Second Location, Adds New Advisor
Petersen Hastings, an independent registered investment advisory firm, headquartered in Kennewick, WA, announced today the opening of a new office in Walla Walla, WA. The office is located in the historic downtown Drumheller Building at 5 West Alder Street, Suite 317. With the expansion announcement, comes the addition of a new wealth advisor. Petersen Hastings…
Read MoreThe Path Forward: Firm Operational Update
We would like to extend our appreciation to you during this unusual time. It is truly amazing how resilient we can all become when faced with a common challenge. We have made a number of changes, as our team has modified their workflow to adjust to remote working conditions while continuing to service you. We…
Read MoreCelebrate 529 College Savings Plan Day
Did you know May 29 (5/29) is recognized as National 529 College Savings Plan Day? Well, now you do! There are many ways to save and invest for education, with some accounts offering more tax advantages than others. To better understand the differences between each education savings plan and see what might be the best fit…
Read More5 Tips for Investors Navigating COVID-19 Uncertainty
One of the most unsettling aspects of market downturns is the fact they are out of your control. Markets move based on numerous variables that no one person can meaningfully control or even fully monitor. And when stock prices falter, the resulting steady drumbeat of negative news reports can drive many people to see the markets…
Read MoreCoping with Market Volatility: Be Sure to Use Appropriate Benchmarks
Do you find yourself glued to the daily news reports on market movements wondering about your own savings and investments? Before you make any hasty decisions, be sure you understand how these reports relate — or don’t relate — to your individual portfolio. The variance in the returns of different portfolios is largely attributable…
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