Managing Market Volatility: Diversification, Discipline, and Long-Term Investing
By Joseph Guidish, MSF, CAIA, Director of Alternatives and Portfolio Manager at Merit Financial Advisors A 2026 PwC Market Volatility study found that 49% of...
October 2026 Market Update
As October comes to a close, investors are navigating an economy that continues to expand, but at a slower and more uneven pace. Corporate earnings...
The Best Digital Privacy and Protection Strategies this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Co-Authored By Zach Mersberger, CFA®, AIF, CRPC, Managing Principal, Partner, Merit Financial Advisors, and Carmine Cicalese, Senior Partner Digital Privacy & Protection Today, cybercrime is...
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Coming, Are You Ready?
By Kurt Wiegert, CFP®, Wealth Manager and Partner, Merit Financial Advisors Medicare, the federal health insurance program for Americans ages 65 and older, covers more...
September 2026 Market Update
Markets adjusted to a meaningful shift in September as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years, challenging the widely...
Protecting What You’ve Built: A Risk Management Playbook for High-Net-Worth Individuals
By Adam Rauscher, Vice President of Insurance Services, Wealth Manager, Partner High-net-worth (HNW) individuals and households, defined as those with $3 to $20 million in...
August 2026 Market Update
Markets continued to navigate competing signals in August as economic growth showed signs of slowing while inflation continued to ease. Despite concerns about softer job...
Trump Accounts vs 529 Plans: Practical Advice for Parents Saving for College
By Mark Fried, Wealth Manager, Partner, Merit Financial Advisors College is expensive, but the real cost often extends beyond tuition alone. Those stroking the check...
Merit Financial Advisors Partners with Bell Financial, Adding Second Office in Michigan
ATLANTA, GA – August 25, 2026 – Merit Financial Advisors (“Merit"), a Georgia-based financial advisory firm that specializes in financial planning and wealth management solutions...
Social Security Strategies: How to Help Maximize Your Retirement Income
By Andrea Zoeller, CFP®, NSSA®, Area Director, Wealth Manager, Partner, Merit Financial Advisors Without Congressional action, significant reductions to Social Security are imminent. Most Americans...
