Built to Last: Crafting a Portfolio for Uncertain Times

A well-diversified portfolio can help mitigate risk and protect your retirement income during economic downturns. When building a custom portfolio, it’s essential that it aligns with your personal goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Tax Planning for 2025

Tax planning for 2025 is filled with uncertainty as lawmakers debate potential changes, including extending the 2017 tax cuts and adjusting various tax policies. This article explores strategies to minimize your tax burden and navigate the evolving landscape effectively.

Armbruster Capital Stock Market Update

April 7, 2025 Today could be another ugly one for the stock market. As we went to bed last night, the futures contract that indicates where stocks will open was down close to another 1500 points. As we write this morning, things have recovered somewhat, with a drop of “just” 700 points. What’s going on […]

7 Ways to Reduce Stress When Planning for Retirement

Retirement is a life-changing event and it’s natural to feel some stress about it. But with proper planning and a strategic approach, you can reduce your worry. Here are some practical steps to help you get started.   Pay Down Debt One of the best ways to reduce financial stress when saving for retirement is […]

Armbruster Capital’s Growth Fueled by Sub-Advisory Services and Team Expansion

For more information about our approach to investing, contact us at info@armbrustercapital.com or call (585) 381-4180. Here’s a link to the article referenced in the article above, “A Tale of Two Economies.” Disclosure: Armbruster Capital paid BridgeTower Media for the rights to reprint this Rochester Business Journal article on our website.

What is a Fiduciary Investment Advisor and Why Should I Work with One?

Recently, an article was published in the Wall Street Journal, titled “Your Advisor Is Under Pressure to Take Another Bite of Your Money.” It was written by columnist Jason Zweig who interviewed our firm’s CEO, Mark Armbruster. In the article, he details a situation where he was asked to “breach our fiduciary obligations to our […]

A Tale of Two Economies

By Mark Armbruster, CFA Now that the presidential election is in the rearview mirror, there is much speculation on what lies ahead for the economy and the stock markets. It is impossible not to let personal politics color your view on this topic, but whichever way you lean, it seems all but certain that the […]

10 Life-Changing Events Where an Investment Advisor Can Help

Life is full of milestones that involve making important financial decisions with short and long-term effects. While contacting an investment advisor might not be at the top of your to-do list, they can provide emotional support and objective guidance on how best to navigate the situation, adjust your financial plans, and make informed decisions that […]