INSIGHTS FROM FIRST FOUNDATION

A First Foundation Blog

First Foundation Advisors

Picture of
First Foundation Advisors was founded in 1990 as one of Orange County's first fee-based advisors.

Recent Posts

Investment Commentary Investments & Economy Enjoy Grow

Market Action Update – The Fear of 666

| 2/5/18 10:22 AM

Is Friday’s stock market plunge an ominous sign – a harbinger of a bigger drop yet to come?

Continue Reading >>
Investment Commentary Investments & Economy Enjoy Grow

The Flight of the Lamassu: The Investment Outlook for 2018 and Beyond

| 1/23/18 8:40 AM

2017 was a good year for investors. The year was characterized by an accelerating economy and strong gains for stock markets globally. With such a surprisingly good year, questions naturally arise. Can the rally continue? Is there more room to run? Where do we go from here?

Continue Reading >>
Investment Commentary Investments & Economy Enjoy Grow

Crystal Ball Gazing

| 10/26/17 7:57 AM

It’s been eight years since the financial crisis and Great Recession. The economy seems to be humming on all cylinders. We have experienced remarkably little volatility in the financial markets, despite a swirl of chaos in Washington, a string of deadly natural disasters, and unusually high geopolitical risk. From hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires to a tragic shooting to the existential threat of nuclear war to more mundane issues like a..

Continue Reading >>

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION    

Please remember that past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, or product (including the investments and/or investment strategies recommended or undertaken by First Foundation Advisors), or any non-investment related content, made reference to directly or indirectly in this blog will be profitable, equal any corresponding indicated historical performance level(s), be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions and/or applicable laws, the content may no longer be reflective of current opinions or positions. Moreover, you should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this blog serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from First Foundation Advisors. To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing. First Foundation Advisors is neither a law firm nor a certified public accounting firm and no portion of the blog content should be construed as legal or accounting advice. A copy of the First Foundation Advisors’ current written disclosure statement discussing our advisory services and fees is available for review upon request. Please Note: First Foundation Advisors does not make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy, timeliness, suitability, completeness, or relevance of any information prepared by any unaffiliated third party, whether linked to First Foundation Advisors’ web site or incorporated herein, and takes no responsibility therefore. All such information is provided solely for convenience purposes only and all users thereof should be guided accordingly.

About the Author

Stay Informed