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Five Major Changes Coming to Social Security in 2022

Written by: Bradley Newman, CFP® | Lead Financial Advisor Heading into retirement brings a slew of new challenges, including deciding when to start your social security benefits. That’s why we hosted a webinar to cover your questions about Social Security planning issues. There are some important changes coming to Social Security in 2022 that will impact not just[...] Continue reading

Inflation: Transitory or Purgatory? – Fort Pitt Capital Group Quarterly Commentary

  While most major equity indices finished the quarter in negative territory, the S&P 500 Index eked out a 0.6% gain, just good enough for its sixth consecutive positive quarter. The path of least resistance remained higher for the better part of the third quarter, driven by a continued focus on easy financial conditions, accommodative monetary policy,[...] Continue reading

Let’s Talk Special Needs Planning & Providing for the Future

Written by: Chris Chaney, CEPA | Financial Advisor Watch Fort Pitt Capital Group Financial Advisor Chris Chaney and Jillian Zacks with McAndrews Law Offices, P.C., talk about caring for those with special needs. As the father of a special needs child, Chris will be able to speak directly to experiences families may face and how to overcome[...] Continue reading

Risk vs. Volatility

As an investor, you often hear news stations talking about "risk" and "volatility" when referring to the markets. In casual conversation, these terms may be used interchangeably, leading some investors to believe that they are the same thing. However, even though there is a correlation between risk and volatility, they are very different concepts, and investors should[...] Continue reading

What Is Diversification?

Diversification is a very important factor that is used to lower the risk inherent in a portfolio. There are many different types of diversification that can be utilized. Each method can be used by itself or alongside the other methods to limit risk and volatility and create more predictable returns. Diversification is a tradeoff. In exchange for steadier returns and a[...] Continue reading