About Us
Balancing Today and Tomorrow With Holistic Guidance
We understand how hard you have worked to get where you are. You want to live a full life today while maintaining confidence that you are well-prepared for the future. Our aim is to ensure that you can enjoy both today and tomorrow, so we help you accomplish these goals through measured, objective advice and education.
Built in Pittsburgh, Serving Clients Nationwide
Independent and Focused on Your Interests
Fifth & Forbes is an independent advisor that upholds the principles governing CFP® activities. We are not beholden to meet quotas or promote proprietary products. We use a big-picture perspective to assess your financial condition and recommend strategies that put your interests first to help you move toward your goals.
Combining Strategic Advice With Focused Education
We focus on crafting effective, tailored financial strategies that will help you reach your goals. At the same time, we provide education to advance your knowledge of how the stock market works, what investment and savings options make the most sense for you, and other fundamental financial topics to support your growth and confidence.
Our Core Values: Our Independent Foundation
Our core values support our belief that wealth is measured by how you lead your life, not by dollar signs. We support our clients' as they enjoy their life now while feeling confident about the future.
Expertise and Integrity With a CFP® Designation
Earning the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation signifies mastery in financial planning. It involves rigorous training, examinations, and adherence to ethical standards. With a CFP®, professionals demonstrate expertise in vital topics like investment management, retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate planning.
An Independent Team Always on Your Side
Meet the experienced, caring team at Fifth & Forbes. Our advisors operate collaboratively in an environment of support, offering comprehensive financial guidance and relevant education on financial topics. By prioritizing our clients' interests, we foster enduring relationships that evolve with each life stage, empowering each client to confidently live the life they want.
Want to Know Your Risk Number?
A 5-minute questionnaire covers topics such as portfolio size and top financial goals, while showing real dollar amounts of how much you are willing to risk for potential gains. Once complete, you will have a personalized Risk Number®. It's fast, free and displays your number instantly.
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Who We Work With
We provide targeted advice and education for clients in every stage of life, from starting out to celebrating retirement and beyond.
Our Approach
We employ a thorough, independent approach to devising an effective financial strategy that considers your entire financial domain.
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Our team combines an empathetic perspective with a holistic view of your financial life to offer targeted support for your goals.