When to Take Strategic Risk in Your Credit Union—Your ACTion Point
As a credit union executive, should you consider your personal financial success before the direction of your credit union? Yes and no. The reality of your position challenges you to lead your organization boldly into new initiatives, technology, and markets; however, every major decision you make comes with risk. Whether it will pose a financial […]
How Credit Union CEOs Can Identify the Opportune Time to Make Bold Leadership Moves that Balance Personal Financial Risk
ACT Advisors today published a white paper for credit union CEOs analyzing how ambitious organizational decisions can potentially affect a CEO’s future employment—and personal finances—and how to strategically balance that risk with long-term simulation planning and executive benefits. Asheville, NC – ACT Advisors, a firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning for credit union executives, today […]
Wes Johnson on NPR: Is the Stock Market Predicting a Good Economy Ahead?
You’ve probably noticed that since the pandemic hit and drove the stock market into a steep decline, it has rebounded significantly. The tech-heavy NASDAQ, in particular. Yet the economy is far from where it was pre-COVID. The stock market has a history of being a leading economic indicator. Is that what we’re seeing now? Click […]
Market Volatility and the Coronavirus
Dear Valued Clients, In these volatile markets we want you to know your ACT Advisors team is on top of what is happening with daily research calls and up to the minute technical data. We are actively looking for opportunities to advance and protect your portfolio and making plans for action. We thought it might […]
Coronavirus Impacts on the Stock Market
Monday was a tough day in the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index down more than 3% as the number of coronavirus cases reported outside of China jumped. Monday’s losses reversed all of this year’s gains so far for the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Averages. The Nasdaq Composite Index appeared […]
Wes Johnson on NPR: “To Fear or Not to Fear” New Stock Market Highs
The stock market’s recent all-time highs have some folks seeing a warning sign while others see a green light to invest in the markets. In this interview, Wes Johnson, CFP® discusses if new stock market highs should be feared or embraced. Click the link below to listen to the replay. [link_button link=”https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/post/fear-or-not-fear-new-stock-market-market-highs” size=”large” color=”#0D4F8B” align=”left”]LISTEN […]
ACT Advisors Welcomes Senior Credit Union Executive Consultant James Gowan
[page_container] ACT Advisors, a firm specializing in financial planning and investment management for credit union executives, welcomes James Gowan as senior credit union executive consultant who will oversee the continued expansion of ACT Advisors into the credit union space. Gowan brings with him over 30 years’ experience in the CU industry. This experience, a large […]
Don’t be worried! Have a plan.
Is market uncertainty making you worried? Check out what Doug English, CFP® has to say about what you can do to ease your anxiety.
In Case of Emergency: Essential Documents to Take with You
Hurricanes, fires, storm surges and other emergencies may make it necessary for you to evacuate your home. First and foremost, the priority in an emergency should be the safety of you and your family. Tracking down important documents (like insurance policies) shouldn’t delay leaving quickly and safely. Ideally, you should have important documents already gathered […]
A Fed Rate Cut and the Economy
This summer has been interesting. Thus far, temperatures have been at a maximum for much of the country, while typical summer storms have been at a minimum. A parallel can be drawn for the financial markets: Major stock indexes are hovering near record levels, while other asset classes like bonds and gold have also participated […]
