Forster Financial

09/03/2026

Is a conservative portfolio right for you? 📊

CJ breaks down some of the potential pros and cons of a conservative investment approach and what investors should consider when evaluating their options.

08/31/2026

Planning for a child’s future starts with understanding your options.

Have questions about whether a UTMA account could fit into your family’s financial plan? Our team is here to help.
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08/26/2026

Fantastic article featuring our founder Robert Forster and Forster Financial.

Spokane’s financial planning industry is showing resilience as firms, educators, and professional organizations develop new strategies to attract and retain new people in the field.

07/15/2026

07/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at Churchill's Steakhouse for a wonderful evening with First Trust.

06/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the Forster Financial BBQ at Scale House Market!

We had such a great time spending the evening with clients, friends, and families. A special thank you to Scale House Market for hosting us and helping make it such a fun event.

We appreciate everyone who came out and made it a wonderful evening!

07/08/2025

U.S. markets soared in Q2, driven by new trade policies. Globally, the MSCI EAFE Index continued its winning streak, with Korea and Japan excelling. European markets had mixed outcomes, with Germany and Spain leading. Economic signals were mixed: GDP contracted, job growth slowed, but durable goods orders surged while inflation trended lower.

Markets rose in the second quarter as investors witnessed the new U.S. trade policy's impacts unfold, while tensions continued in the Middle East.

06/05/2025

Strong earnings and renewed trade momentum helped push stocks higher in May, with the S&P 500 flipping back into positive territory for the year. Even a Fed pause and a credit downgrade couldn't stall the rally. The latest Market Insights explores the trends behind the gains and what could influence the second half of 2025.

Stocks notched solid gains in May as investors cheered progress on trade deals and upbeat first-quarter corporate reports.

05/07/2025

Despite solid corporate numbers and unexpected trade reports, buyers remained cautious thanks to April's mercurial markets. This month's Market Insights breaks down what drove performance and what investors are continuing to watch in 2025.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 0.76 percent while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 1.26 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, however, falling 3.17 percent.1

04/04/2025

From evolving trade policy to further Artificial Intelligence news, Q1 wrapped up an interesting year for markets. Our April Quarterly Market Insights breaks down what moved markets and what investors are watching in 2025.

Stocks fell in the first quarter as investors contended with economic uncertainty, inflationary concerns, and evolving tariff talks.