No Will for Prince? His estate planning mishap

The media recently reported two shocking items: the death of Prince and the possibility that he passed away without a Will. Given Prince’s well-known efforts to control his music and career, this would be surprising. If true, it would not be the first time we have seen a celebrity pass without leaving specific estate directions. The immense wealth of his estate,[...] Continue reading

How to Maximize a Tax Refund

The tax filing deadline is just around the corner, but for Americans who are expecting a return, or who have already received one, they may be wondering what to do with the money. The average refund is estimated to be just over $3,000, so for those who want to maximize their refund, we have outlined impactful and immediate recommendations. See below: College savings.[...] Continue reading

Spring cleaning your finances

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Barron’s ranks Fort Pitt Advisors best in PA

Barron’s recently released their annual Top Advisor Rankings by state, and once again we’re proud to announce that our own Mike Blehar and Ted Bovard have made the list. These rankings are based on data provided by over 4,000 of the nation’s most productive advisors and highlight the top advisors in each state based on assets under management, revenue produced for[...] Continue reading

Stocks & Basketball: March Madness Loves an Underdog

March Madness is upon us, and as our regular Ramparts readers know, we love looking for the underdog and spotting a potential upset. This reminds us of the 2010 Butler Bulldogs who had an incredible run in the NCAA tournament. As a number five seed, they made it to the finals only to lose in the last seconds of the game to a powerhouse, number one seed, the Duke Blue[...] Continue reading