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

JDRF’s 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes

For 5 years in a row, Fort Pitt Capital Group is pleased to have the opportunity to be a silver sponsor for the JDRF Gala and the 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes. The charity walk, which will take place on September 21 in Schenley Park, benefits JDRF—an organization that focuses on raising awareness and funding research for type 1 diabetes.   Mike Blehar, who has been a[...] Continue reading

Action is not always cause for reaction

An advisor’s job is as much about being sensitive to clients’ personalities and emotions as it is about investment management. I’m not trying to downplay the importance of portfolio creation and administration, but I am aiming to emphasize that advisors must always keep an individual client’s needs top of mind. Not every client will react to a stock market[...] Continue reading

The US deficit and our long-term outlook

In my recent reading list post, I touched on a zerohedge.com article titled “Art Cashin warns Bernanke fans ‘Be careful what you wish for on the deficit.’” The piece detailed the deficit and questioned if the Treasury would offer fewer bonds, especially in light of higher taxes in 2013 and spending cuts as a result of sequestration. At Fort Pitt, we feel this is[...] Continue reading

2013 Mercy Health System – Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh Auction.

Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh We are proud to sponsor the 2013 Mercy Health Systems Auction to benefit Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh.  Dancing Classrooms is about much more than dance. It’s an innovative strategy and approach that enhances learning readiness and social development. This year’s auction consists of 47 items that range from art to unique[...] Continue reading