American Trust Wealth is now part of Ascensus.
Ascensus has completed its acquisition of American Trust Wealth. Read the official press release for details.
The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates again. Inflation is on the rise. The unemployment rate remains low despite a recent wave of corporate layoffs. What does it all mean? That is the quintessential investor question, and it is a difficult one to answer. The...
The “golden ratio” is a mathematical concept that has influenced civilizations and cultures for centuries. Its direct influence ranges from the design of the Egyptian pyramids to modern-day database management and encryption. The first known mention of the golden...
In December 2022, President Biden signed into law SECURE 2.0 which contains a variety of changes to help strengthen the nation’s retirement programs. One of the provisions in the new law permits a 529 Plan account beneficiary to roll unused dollars from a 529 Plan...
The shortest day of the year is near. For some, the winter solstice is that day each year when the Earth’s northern hemisphere leans farthest from the sun, offers a mere 9.5 hours of daylight, and when, quite often, we first encounter those frigid winter temperatures....
November is a magical time around the American Trust office in Lexington, KY. Crisp autumn air engulfs the Bluegrass. Amber and saffron foliage blankets the horizon. The sweet smell of cracked corn and sour mash permeates the river valleys. And, this November, the...