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Welcome to Vancouver, USA Waterfront!
The Waterfront project in Vancouver, WA marks a true renaissance for Downtown Vancouver. It is a massive development with an investment projected over $1.5 billion when complete. Assuming we can get a new bridge (tunnel) across the river, Vancouver may turn into the Bellevue of Portland. The development, positioned to offer a similar experience to…
Read MoreVancouver facelift
In the last year, First Pacific Financial outgrew our beautiful office just west of Esther Short Park. Determined not to relocate, we took the time to remodel our back office space. Our culture is one of a team environment and we feel that by expanding those teams, we’re able to work more efficiently and effectively…
Read More2018 Tax Reform: Here’s What You Need to Know
The new tax law passed by Congress should send tax preparers into a scramble, helping taxpayers understand how 2018 will be different from 2017. Early estimates and projections show the largest impact will not be from the changing tax rates, but instead from the new tax deduction rules. Specifically, the doubling of the standard deduction…
Read MoreCoffee Group Hits Ground Running
Our monthly Coffee Group has been a huge success as clients have been able to meet and greet other advisors and First Pacific staff.
Read MoreFirst Pacific Expands to Portland Office
First Pacific Financial is growing — we are pleased to announce that our team is opening an office in downtown Portland! The Portland office will be located in the Columbia Square Building at: 111 SW Columbia Street.
Read MoreCell Phones: Best Bang for Your Buck
Comparing cell phone plans can be difficult. With hidden fees, alternative coverage areas, and differing data, text, and phone options, it can feel almost impossible to choose which plan is right for your family. Like with many financial decisions, it helps to begin with the end in mind.
Read MoreWhy Oil Prices Fluctuate
The main reason they fluctuate is supply and demand. But this is not the only reason.
Read MoreTerrorist Attacks & Stock Markets
In light of last week’s terrorist attack in Brussels, the Washington Post reviewed historical attacks and their effect on the US stock market. The table below was taken from a Charles Schwab study on the length of market recoveries after the initial shock hits the markets. While terrorist attacks are no doubt a human tragedy,…
Read More2014 Schwab Impact® Conference
Schwab Impact was truly empowering and we look forward to sharing our newly found insights with all of you over the coming year.
Read MoreNew Location for First Pacific Financial
First Pacific Financial is Relocating: We are excited to announce that our office is relocating! As you may have read in the newspapers, we are moving into the Esther Building which overlooks Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. You can read the press release from The Columbian here and The Daily Insider. It was important…
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