4th 2023 Quarter Market Commentary

Strong Close to 2023, But Gets Tougher From Here  Stocks ended 2023 on a high note, with the S&P 500 Index advancing by 11.7% in the fourth quarter, closing the year with a 26.3% return and within striking distance of all-time highs. The powerful rally could be attributed to continued disinflation traction, increased credibility of the soft economic landing[...] Continue reading

Seven Smart Tax Saving Tips

Fort Pitt Captial Group’s Financial Advisor Beth Lynch, CFP®, educated high-income earners about smart tax-saving tips and strategies to implement in the new year. View the webinar or scroll down to read the transcripts. https://youtu.be/vnLn7oL3LZc There aren’t any earth-shattering new tax laws for 2024. Most of the changes are inflation[...] Continue reading

Charitable Giving: Making a Lasting Impact Through Donations

*Scroll down for the full video.* My name is Chris Chaney. I am a senior financial advisor with Fort Pitt Capital Group. We are a money management firm with offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Naples, Florida. We provide comprehensive, planning-based portfolio management for individuals, institutions, businesses, and endowments across the country. Our sole focus is[...] Continue reading

Orchids 101: Moth Orchid Culture

    From growing orchids to growing your wealth, Fort Pitt hosts Tim Choltco to discuss how to make sure that you have the extra income to live your retirement your way, which could include growing orchids! From finances to flowers, they cover various topics such as: Preretirement tips and tricks Planning for fun, including hobbies or travel[...] Continue reading

Quarterly Newsletter for 2023’s 3rd Quarter

After three consecutive quarters of positive returns, stocks pulled back in the third quarter with the S&P 500 Index declining 3.3%. Other asset classes, such as small/mid-cap stocks and international equities posted slightly larger declines. Attributing the quarterly pullback to poor economic data or disappointing corporate earnings results would be difficult.[...] Continue reading