SARASOTA, FLORIDA — (Marketwired) — 10/03/13 — Affluent Floridians feel they are more financially secure today than they were before the 2008 economic downturn, according to a study released today by BMO Private Bank. The study is the second in a series by BMO Private Bank examining trends among high-net worth individuals (those with investible assets of $1 million or more) in Florida and across the country.
The study revealed that more than half (54 percent) of affluent individuals in the Sunshine State say they are better off now than before the recession. Further, 59 percent are optimistic about what the future holds for the U.S. economy.
Other key highlights of the study include:
“It-s encouraging to know that high-net worth residents of Sarasota County are feeling good about the economy and their financial position within it,” said Garrett Heard, IV, CTFA, CFP, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor for BMO Private Bank in Sarasota. “We are seeing renewed spending and homebuyer optimism in this part of the state. This, in turn, will continue to invigorate the economy in our region, as well as nationally.” Heard concluded, “While the economy is gaining momentum, it is important to note that there are a great number of Americans who are continuing to recover from the Great Recession of 2008. As long as that is an on-going issue, it will continue to dampen growth.”
Key National Findings:
On a national level, the study found:
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BMO Private Bank offers a comprehensive range of wealth management services that include investment advisory, trust, banking and financial planning to meet the financial needs of high net worth clients. Through integrated teams of experienced financial professionals, BMO Private Bank helps its clients realize their financial and lifestyle goals with solutions that are custom tailored and delivered with the highest level of personalized service.
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The online survey was conducted by Pollara between March 28th and April 11th, 2013 with a sample of 482 American adults who have $1M+ in investable assets (including a sub-sample of 41 Florida residents). The margin of error for a probability sample of this size is +/- 4.5%, 19 times out of 20.
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