At Fort Pitt, we help our clients navigate a variety of life events and realize the importance of elder care planning. In a recent webinar, we answered a variety of questions about elder care and the impact COVID-19 has had on elder care facilities. Bryson Roof moderated the virtual panel…
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Make the most of virtual conferences with these safety tips
Virtual conferences have become necessary for many people this year and they aren’t likely to go away anytime soon. The technology that allows us to do this will likely be a big part of our futures as people continue to use remote video for working, collaborating, and communicating with others.…
Webinar: Understanding Medicare
Medicare can be confusing with all its parts, (A, B, D) supplements, and more. But it’s an important health and financial security resource for older people and people with disabilities. The more you understand Medicare, the better you can make decisions for your situation and your coverage. That’s why we’re…
Tax Saving Strategy
2020’s tax filing deadline has come and gone, but since it was extended to July this year, that means you have less than a year between tax filing deadlines. At Fort Pitt Capital Group, we believe it’s never too early to start thinking of ways to save money on next…
Estate planning advice for the retired and high net worth
When is the best time to gift your house to someone? What tax situations will your children run into with a gift from you? What can you gift a child while still alive? Our recent webinar on estate planning for retirees and high net worth individuals answered all of those…
Charlie’s Finance Articles August 2020
As summer starts to wind down, we’re sharing Fort Pitt Capital Group’s latest finance articles for the month: Our first article, “Work-from-home unleashes nightmares for office landlords & surrounding businesses. Global Banks at the forefront” comes from Wolf Street. Global banks are among the first to make changes for their…
Inside the Fort: Growing our team from within
Although this year has been challenging, our staff continues to challenge themselves in new and valuable ways. It’s important that we foster an environment of development and we’re dedicated to cultivating a space of continual growth. Below are highlights of our team hitting new milestones in their careers, we’re happy…
Income and estate planning for pre-retirees and business owners
We recently hosted a webinar for business owners and pre-retirees about estate tax and income planning to answer questions that often come up. Brad Newman from our Harrisburg office moderated the virtual event with guests Steven J. Schiffman, Esquire of SCHIFFMAN, SHERIDAN & BROWN, P.C. and Christopher M. Shive, CPA…
Skylar Riddle Employee Spotlight
For our latest Employee Spotlight, we sat down with Skylar Riddle, who recently joined the firm as a financial advisor. During our discussion, we learned more about his position, what brought him to Fort Pitt, how he’s been spending his time during quarantine, and his favorite travel destinations. What brought…
Protect your computer against ransomware
With so many people using computers and cell phones to complete daily tasks, it’s important to understand what digital threats you should be on the lookout for. Ransomware attacks, in particular, have become a common threat that holds computer files hostage until a payment is made. This malicious software is…
