PITTSBURGH, PA — June 1, 2026 — West Advisory Group is proud to announce that Founder and CEO Walt West has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of La Roche University. The appointment was announced by La Roche University on June 1, 2026, alongside the addition of two other distinguished trustees. As a member
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[Erie, PA – September 18, 2025] — West Advisory Group is proud to announce that Jim Masone, Financial Strategist, served as an instructor for The Prepare Institute at Mercyhurst University in Erie on September 18. The Prepare Institute is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free retirement education courses for adults and pre-retirees. Jim’s
[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
[Pittsburgh, PA – September 16, 2025] — West Advisory Group is proud to share that Alan Pershing, Financial Strategist, served as an instructor for The Prepare Institute at the RLA Learning and Conference Center in Pittsburgh on September 16. The Prepare Institute is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free retirement education courses for
[Erie, PA – September 10, 2025] — West Advisory Group is proud to announce the success of its annual WAG Golf Classic, held in support of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania. This year’s event brought together clients, friends, and community partners for a day of golf, connection, and giving back — resulting
[Erie, PA – September 2, 2025] — West Advisory Group is proud to share that Colin Barcley, Financial Strategist, served as an instructor for The Prepare Institute at Mercyhurst University on September 2, marking the kickoff of the nonprofit organization’s Fall class season. The Prepare Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing free retirement






