Financial Education 101 (For Parents)

We are nearly halfway through the summer and before you know it, kids will be heading back to school. For parents who are getting ready to send their children off to universities across the country, different preparations are taking place beyond the purchase of school supplies. Most of these young adults will be living independently for the first time in their lives,[...] Continue reading

Fort Pitt recognized in RIA rankings

We are pleased to announce that we have been added to Financial Advisor’s 2013 RIA Ranking, which was released in the July issue of the magazine and featured on the outlet’s website. Included in the top 25 percent of all firms nominated, Financial Advisor based their ranking on reported growth in assets during 2012, assets per client, and other notable[...] Continue reading

Certified Financial Advisor Tip- How Do I Recreate a Paycheck in Retirement?

Important Certified Financial Advisor Tips to Re-create a Paycheck in Retirement You have accumulated assets, and your retirement date is rapidly approaching, now you ponder the appropriate steps to transition your investment portfolio into a predictable retirement income stream. How do you coordinate various investment accounts to effectively recreate a paycheck in[...] Continue reading

Checks & Balances

Inevitably, when there is a run-up in the markets, people begin to ask: “Is it time to sell?” At Fort Pitt Capital, we believe a strategic long-term approach is vital for success. Therefore, our answer to that question is: “Not exactly.” In order to capture gains and take advantage of winning investments without trying to time the market, we use rebalancing in[...] Continue reading

One Size Doesn’t Usually Fit All

As retirement planning evolves, more people are putting an emphasis on individual retirement accounts rather than on Social Security and pensions. As a result, it is important that plan sponsors and individual savers understand the intricacies of these retirement accounts. In this post we are going to take a look at the differences between a risk-based asset allocation[...] Continue reading