401(k) Plan Design for Today’s Businesses

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In today’s dynamic business landscape, where retaining top talent and promoting employee satisfaction are critical, a well-designed 401(k) plan can serve as a strategic advantage. It’s more than just meeting regulatory requirements; it’s about guiding your employees towards financial security, which in turn fosters loyalty and strengthens workplace culture. Employers aiming to create a plan…

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Navigating Market Volatility with Confidence and Stability

At Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, our commitment to your financial well-being is our utmost priority. Lately, we have been getting questions pertaining to the market and its recent fluctuations.  We want to reassure you that we are monitoring your portfolio during these uncertain times and will make any changes that are necessary to ensure you…

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Market Commentary: Q2 2024

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The U.S. financial markets experienced strong performance and resilience in the first half of the year. Major stock indices, such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, hit record highs during this time period. Much of the rally is attributed to the robust performance of a select group of mega-cap stocks, particularly those benefiting from…

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Market Commentary: Q1 2024

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Strong performance spread throughout the financial markets in the first quarter of the year driven by resilient economic growth, optimism around artificial intelligence (AI), and expectations for future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. With the first quarter closed and NCAA March Madness brackets inevitably “busted,” let’s take a closer look at how the economy…

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Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors Earns Renowned Certification for Fiduciary Excellence for the 16th Straight Year

After undergoing a thorough and independent assessment of investment management processes, investment strategy implementation, and other fiduciary practices, Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors today announced formal achievement of Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX®) certification from Broadridge. This makes Petersen Hastings part of the elite group of nearly 250 firms from around the world to successfully complete the…

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Market Commentary: Q4 2023

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As we welcome the New Year, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the journey of the past year and anticipate what’s ahead. The final months of 2023 brought us a mix of surprises and steady growth in the financial world. We’ve seen how businesses adapted, new opportunities emerged, and communities came together in resilience.…

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