How Retirement Has Evolved

All statistical information is for informational purposes and should not be construed as investment advice. Fort Pitt believes this data to be accurate but cannot guarantee its[...] Continue reading

The Secret to Tax Planning: Start Early

When it comes to tax planning two words come to mind, preparation and opportunity. We all know that taxes and tax planning are low on people’s to-do lists, however it’s important that investors prepare as early as possible in order to avoid missing opportunities. And there’s no better time than now. Start by figuring out and understanding your current effective[...] Continue reading

Fort Pitt gives back to the community!

Supporting local charitable organizations is something that all of us at Fort Pitt Capital Group enjoy and consider an important part of our firm. Take a look at some of the events and organizations we’ve been a part of over the past few months through sponsorships, donations, volunteering, and participation… April 26, 2016 – A Night at the Speakeasy benefiting[...] Continue reading

How Anti-Virus Software Can Help Protect Your Device

Anti-virus, a security program that can be installed on your computer or mobile device, protects a software system against malware, or malicious software, including viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware. Anti-virus programs can prevent cyber criminals from gaining access to your keystrokes and personal documents on any operating system including Mac OS X and Linux. However,[...] Continue reading

Critical questions for plan sponsors: Do you have written record of the plan minutes and documents?

Written records of retirement plan minutes and documents are essential because if something is not in the file, then technically it didn’t happen. So, if the IRS or the Department of Labor comes knocking at a business and asks about the plan, or why the retirement plan committee has made certain decisions, plan minutes are one of the items they want to see. These[...] Continue reading