By Gary C. Sanger, Ph.D., CFA Happy 250th Birthday, America! The U.S. and Iran signed a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding in June, creating a temporary pause in hostilities following several months of conflict. That all recently ended as a result of Iran’s continuing attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has…
By Gary C. Sanger, Ph.D., CFA The lead story here is the US-Israeli attack on Iran. The conflict began February 28, and it continues to date. The Trump administration’s stated goal is to end the war within weeks. So far, despite oil prices rising above $100 per barrel, the global economic effects have been quite…
By Gary C. Sanger, Ph.D., CFA Welcome to 2026! The Federal government shutdown underway at the end of last quarter ended on November 12, lasting a record 43 days. However, funding for most of government was only extended until January 30 under a temporary resolution, so another shutdown is possible. According to the Bureau of…
By Gary C. Sanger, Ph.D., CFA Overall economic conditions have continued to improve this quarter. The new Trump administration brings hope for US economic growth and improved efficiency in government. However, new tariffs, if actually enacted, could raise prices and slow growth. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, US real annualized GDP rose by…
By Fred D. Fischer, President Today, just about everyone and anyone claims to be a “Professional Investment Manager.” The list includes attorneys, accountants, actuaries, wealth managers, financial planners, and bank trust departments. Why are the aforementioned not considered “Professional Investment Managers?” Based on my 30+ years of experience and knowledge as an expert witness,…
By Fred D. Fischer, President We are an asset manager creating wealth by growing client portfolios. Our firm may be the only one in Central PA which has a 30-year performance track record that is GIPS® compliant and verified by independent auditors. GIPS standards were designed to provide assurance for investors who want reliable…
By Fred D. Fischer, President Fischer Financial Services, Inc. provides asset management services to clients in 30 states. We expect to increase the number of states primarily by word of mouth referrals. Our success is a function of our world class service and performance.
by Fred D. Fischer, President of Fischer Financial Services, Inc. As a registered investment adviser in Central PA, Fischer Financial Services, Inc. can refer to themselves as Investment Counsellors because the firm devotes 100% of its time and resources, and receives 100% of its revenues, for managing investment accounts only. Few other firms in…
By Fred D. Fischer, President Fischer Financial Services, Inc. serves as an Asset Manager for small business owners and professionals. Our investment philosophy is to produce the best return with the least amount of risk. Over the years, our firm has ranked as a “Top Gun” in the Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN database of…
by Fred D. Fischer, President Our firm has studied the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Those laws regulate registered investment advisers in the U.S. The laws and regs do not require investment managers, or other individuals purporting to give investment advice, to measure their performance for each…