A thoughtful approach to the management of our clients’ affairs has played a large part in the long term success of our Firm. But we also realize the importance of keeping an eye to the future in order to remain relevant for the generations of clients yet to come. In that spirit, our team […]
For a printer-friendly version, click here. As advisors, we place a high level of importance on financial planning which encompasses many aspects of life, including budgeting, retirement planning, education planning, risk management and estate planning. In December 2014, we published a paper titled “Financial Foundations for the Next Generation” as the first note in the […]
The only thing markets dislike more than uncertainty is an outright surprise.Very few observers or pollsters gave Donald Trump much of a chance to win the election. The election proved to be one of the biggest political surprises in history. As it became clearer that Trump would win, the US stock market sold off 5.8% in the overnight futures market before rallying to close up 1.1% the day after the election in an incredible and historic round-trip.
For most organizations fortunate enough to possess an endowment, the funds are intended to be perpetual and to provide a stable and growing source of financial support to the organization well into the future. But in the here and now, budgets are typically tight; so boards and investment committees must address the creative tension between meeting today’s spending needs while considering spending needs in the future.
It is well known that there is a gap in pay between men and women – women working full time earn roughly 77 cents for every dollar earned by men – however, it is far less commonly discussed that there is also a retirement gender gap.
When: Thursday, July 14, 2016 5:00 – 7:00pm Where: Ocean Gateway 14 Ocean Gateway Pier Portland, Maine Hors d’oeuvres will be served HM Payson is pleased to host a cocktail reception to showcase the important work that the Maine Winter Sports Center is doing to build a curriculum of empowerment through outdoor sport […]
For a printer-friendly version, click here. By HM Payson Research Department Every U.S. presidential election brings the hope for – or fear of – change. Together with the uncertainty inherent in these cycles, investor angst increases. Not surprisingly, we are hearing numerous questions from clients these days on the topic. “What do you think about […]
For printer-friendly version, click here. By John S. Beliveau, CFA, CFP® Recent stock market volatility has returned to levels unseen in many years. As of mid-January, the stock market has experienced its second correction in the past six months (a correction being a decline of 10% or more) after going four years between previous corrections. […]
Joy joined H.M. Payson at the end of November, coming most recently from Fund Wisdom in Boston, MA as a research analyst. She graduated from the Clark University School of Management with a Master in Finance in 2015 and completed her undergraduate studies at Shanghai International Studies University in 2013. Joy is a native of […]
Bridget joins H.M Payson with more than 25 years in the financial services industry, the last 16 years spent as a Senior Trust Associate for the Key Private Bank Group in Portland. Prior to KeyBank she worked for Fleet Bank and also for a local law firm specializing in trust and estate law. Bridget grew […]
