American Trust Wealth

John Deglow joined the company as a Fiduciary Investment Advisor in 2016. He has over 25 years of financial planning and investment advisory experience working with financial advisors and high-net-worth clients. As Director of Wealth Strategies at Hilliard Lyons, Mr. Deglow built and managed the firm’s Financial Planning platform, helping many “investment brokers” become better comprehensive, client-centric financial advisors. He has also taught personal finance courses at Western Kentucky University and has spoken at various national conferences on financial planning topics.

 

Mr. Deglow received a BA degree in Molecular Biology from Vanderbilt University in 1988. He also holds the Certified Financial Planning and Accredited Investment Fiduciary designations.

 

Office Address: 2525 Harrodsburg Rd., Ste. 300, Lexington, KY 40504.

Market Jitters Over AI Disruption Concerns

Market Jitters Over AI Disruption Concerns

Market Data as of Week Ending: 2/13/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities finished the week lower as concerns about the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence spread beyond the technology sector and into a broad range of industries. Investors grappled with...

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Winter Storms & Bull Markets – When is it Over?

Winter Storms & Bull Markets – When is it Over?

By Elizabeth Brown Less than 30 days into the new year, our nation has weathered one of the most significant winter storms in decades. Affecting more than 200 million Americans, the storm left nearly a million without power and carved a path of roughly 2,300 miles...

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AI Disruption and Tech Spending Rattles Investors

AI Disruption and Tech Spending Rattles Investors

Market Summary as of the week ending 2/6/2026 unless noted otherwise. U.S. equities ended a volatile week mixed as renewed concerns around AI weighed on technology stocks, which posted their worst weekly performance since November. Earnings continued to be a dominant...

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Markets Rattled as Metals Plunge and Stocks Diverge

Markets Rattled as Metals Plunge and Stocks Diverge

U.S. equities were mixed for the week, even as the S&P 500 briefly surpassed 7,000 intraday. Precious metals sold off sharply on Friday, with gold down more than 10% and silver falling over 30%, following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the...

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Policy Jitters Weigh on Stocks Despite Resilient Data

Policy Jitters Weigh on Stocks Despite Resilient Data

Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/23/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities declined overall during the holiday-shortened week, though markets recovered much of the losses by week’s end. The S&P 500 experienced its largest single-day drop since October after...

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Markets Mixed as Earnings Season Kicks Off

Markets Mixed as Earnings Season Kicks Off

Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/16/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities were mixed last week as earnings season kicked off with several big banks reporting fourth-quarter results. Expected earnings growth for Q4 2025 was lowered to 8.2% and if realized, the...

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Stocks Climb to Records Despite Mixed Labor Market Data

Stocks Climb to Records Despite Mixed Labor Market Data

Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/9/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities rose last week, overcoming heightened geopolitical tensions as most major indices closed at record highs. With an estimated 8.3% growth rate for Q4 2025, the S&P 500 is on track to...

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Why High-Income Families Should Still Complete the FAFSA

Why High-Income Families Should Still Complete the FAFSA

It’s a common misconception that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is only relevant for families with financial need. In reality, completing the FAFSA can benefit all families — including those with significant income or assets. Here are a few...

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Protect Yourself from the Rise of Check Washing Scams

Protect Yourself from the Rise of Check Washing Scams

Although check washing isn’t new, it’s experiencing a resurgence, with postal inspectors recovering over $1 billion in counterfeit checks and money orders each year. These scams involve stealing checks, altering payee names and changing dollar amounts before...

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American Trust Wealth Announces New Office Location 

American Trust Wealth Announces New Office Location 

Newly renovated space on Harrodsburg Road was designed with clients in mind  American Trust Wealth has transitioned to a brand-new office space – right next door to their previous location on the corner of Harrodsburg Road and Alexandria Drive. The new office...

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