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Privacy and Data Security at Fieldpoint Private

The Fieldpoint approach to privacy is simple. Client information must remain private, while we as a firm must always be transparent. We maintain your privacy through strict internal controls and governance protecting the confidentiality of your identity and information, the deployment of leading security technology and strict adherence to the…

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Life Insurance Premium Financing

Life insurance premium financing is not for everyone… but it may be for you Simply put, life insurance premium financing is a strategy where instead of using their own capital to pay the premiums, policyholders borrow the cost of the initial life insurance premiums from a lender. With sufficient collateral…

In Focus: The U.S. Housing Market Outlook for 2022 – An Economic Cornerstone

The U.S. housing market is the cornerstone of economic growth and prosperity. With total housing spending contributing over 15% to annual GDP since the mid 1980’s (Chart 1), the market is a key contributor to economic output, household wealth, consumer spending, fixed investment, and employment. Reference note: “Residential fixed investment”…

Tax Alert: Here We Go Again?

As readers of these Tax Alerts are aware, many tax proposals and “scares” emanate from Washington which cause much consternation, sometimes prophylactic, proactive tax planning, and yet in the end do not come to fruition. The current poster child being last year’s tax law legislation that continues to flounder on…

Wobegon Contrarians: Markets Post Geopolitical Shocks

There is a simple and popular investment narrative that has emerged from the fog of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: geopolitical events are good buying opportunities for risk assets because the hit to sentiment is short-lived and the domestic (U.S.) economic impacts of these events have proven to be limited….

February Market Update: Geopolitical Events’ Effect on the Markets

February’s Market Update examines the impact Russia and Ukraine have on markets as several themes emerge: commodities soar, flight to safe haven assets, exacerbation of inflation and challenges to the monetary policy. The status and subsequent valuations of the current equity market sell off, along with the current outlook for…

Every Rose Has Its Thorn: The Good and the Bad of 4Q21 Earnings Season

There’s no better way to celebrate the Feast of Saint Valentine than with a good old fashioned glam power ballad (preferably if you’ve teased out your hair and have a stereo that goes up to 11).    There is ample wisdom and perspective in these soaring, heartfelt tracks, from White…

In Focus: The U.S. Consumer, 2022

As 2021 enters our rear view mirror and we look ahead to the open road of 2022, there are certainly many variables to consider. With consumer spending representing nearly 70% of U.S. GDP, it’s quite evident the sizeable role consumers play in defining the trajectory of the U.S. economy. In…

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