Of Course, It’s an AI Bubble

Anyone paying attention to financial markets can see that the excitement around artificial intelligence is real. The money flowing into the sector is enormous. The valuations are rising fast. And many of the numbers don’t seem tied to the actual health of the companies receiving the money. When that happens, investors naturally start asking the …

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Navigating Today’s Volatile Record Highs

At West Advisory Group, we’ve seen market cycles come and go: highs that feel unstoppable, and lows that test even the most disciplined investors. Right now, as we watch equity markets reach new highs and portfolios show strong gains, it’s easy to feel optimistic about where things are headed. And that’s understandable, there’s a lot …

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West Advisory Group’s Walt West Leads Retirement Planning Class with The Prepare Institute at La Roche University

[Pittsburgh, PA – September 18, 2025] — West Advisory Group is proud to announce that Walt West, Founder and CEO, served as an instructor for The Prepare Institute at La Roche University in Pittsburgh on September 18. The Prepare Institute is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free retirement education courses for adults and …

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August: A Dangerous Month or Just an Illusion?

When it comes to the stock market, certain months have reputations that stick. December is often remembered for “Santa Claus rallies.” October evokes memories of crashes (1929, 1987, 2008). But ask seasoned investors which month they quietly dread, and many will answer: August. The late summer month has an outsized reputation for volatility, thin trading, …

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West Advisory Group Brings Retirement Education to Erie Through Mercyhurst University

ERIE, PA — May 7, 2025 — On May 6th, Jim Masone, a licensed financial strategist at West Advisory Group and certified PREPARE Instructor, wrapped up a dynamic retirement planning course hosted at Mercyhurst University. The class was part of the national PREPARE Program, a trusted educational initiative for individuals approaching retirement age. Over the …

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West Advisory Group Leads Retirement Education Effort at La Roche University

PITTSBURGH, PA — May 8, 2025 — West Advisory Group is proud to announce that Alan Pershing, one of the firm’s experienced financial professionals and a certified PREPARE Instructor, recently concluded a multi-week retirement education course at La Roche University. The class, part of the nationally recognized PREPARE Program, wrapped up on May 6th and …

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