Barron’s ranks Fort Pitt Advisors best in PA

Barron’s released their annual 2015 Top Advisor Rankings by State and we are proud to announce that our own Mike Blehar and Ted Bovard have made the list yet again. The ranking distinguishes the top advisors in each state based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, quality of the practice and other factors. Mike and Ted are two of only seven[...] Continue reading

Celebrating 20 Years!

Fort Pitt Capital Group is celebrating 20 years of success and we couldn’t have done it without you. We’d like to once again thank all of our clients, professional relationships, employees, and supporters who have helped us reach this important milestone. January’s client appreciation event was a huge success and we are grateful to all those who came out to help us[...] Continue reading

Charitable giving strategies for the holidays

As we near the holiday, people have become increasingly interested in charitable giving. Here are a few key thoughts for those who are considering making a charitable gift before the end of the year. A successful giving experience depends primarily upon “charitable intent.” That is, the donor’s primary concern must be, first and foremost, their desire to help a[...] Continue reading

Millennial Market Forecast

Millennials, for a variety of different reasons, are generally regarded as an age group that does not have a lot of extra money or investable assets, which is why financial professionals may not be knocking down doors to win their business. However, as baby boomers continue to age, millennials are expected to receive what could be the largest transfer of wealth in[...] Continue reading

Are You Too Conservative?

Since 401(k)s became popularized almost 30 years ago, a significant number of US employees now rely on the vehicle as their primary source for retirement income. However, there is one threat to retirement investors that can unhinge even the best of plans. Being too conservative with 401(k) allocations can have serious consequences, and throw retirement income plans way[...] Continue reading