The American Entrepreneur

Legend Financial Advisors, Inc.®

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  • People Louis Stanasolovich, CFP®
    CEO and President

    Diane Pearson, CFP®, PPC™, CDFA™
    Advisor and Shareholder

    Jim Holtzman, CFP®, CPA
    Advisor and Shareholder
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     Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Radio Segments

  • Jim Holtzman 01-06-12: Investment Trends To Watch For in 2012

    The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, talks with Jim Holtzman of Legend Financial Advisors about the market trends that investors should be mindful of in 2012.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 12-02-11: What’s in Store for Investors in the New Year?

    As the curtain prepares to fall on a tumultuous 2011 for the American economy, what will be in store for the American economy in 2012? And what role will the turbulent global economy play in the trends that investors are keeping an eye on? Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors offers his thoughts as he talks with The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, about the factors that affect the market, and the safest places investors should stash their resources for the short- and long- term gains.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 11-14-11: What Will Be The Hot Investment When The Economy Recovers?

    The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about whether or not the recent short term gains made by the American Entrepreneur are indicators of a long-term rebound. Plus, Lou discusses the global factors that affect the U.S. economy, and offers suggestions for investors of any experience level for the best place to put money for the short term and the long haul.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 10-13-11: Running Your Retirement Like a Start-up

    Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors joins Ron Morris to talk about investment strategies for retiring entrepreneurs and business owners. Many options are not right for today’s market. Do you know the right age to retire? It could be the easiest mistake to avoid.

  • Diane Pearson 9-26-11: Can Divorce Deliver the Knockout Blow to an Entrepreneur’s Business?

    No matter how sturdy an entrepreneur’s business may be, the potential for failure looms large, especially when the owner’s personal life gets in the way. In the event of an entrepreneur’s divorce, the resulting settlement can cost the entrepreneur untold amounts of money, if not the actual business itself. Fortunately for the entrepreneur, there are ways to defend against the potential fallout from the divorce process that may keep the business intact. Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors, along with attorney Lea Anderson of Goehring, Rutter and Boehm, talk with The American Entrepreneur Ron Morris about some of the business issues that the divorce can bring, along with an explanation of the collaborative process as a way for the entrepreneur to handle the situation.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 8-22-11: With the Market in Freefall, Where Should You Store Your Money?

    As the U.S. watches what might be the start of the second “dip” in a double-dip recession unfold on Wall Street, many are scrambling to find investment options that will keep their money safe. Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors joins The American Entrepreneur Ron Morris to weigh in on the current state of the market, and where he thinks you should move your money during turbulent economic times.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 7-16-11: What Does the Federal Debt Crisis Mean For Your Portfolio?

    American Entrepreneur Radio guest host Mark Laskow of Greycourt talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about a variety of investment issues, including the economic forces that are driving the potential federal debt crisis, the impact of raising the debt ceiling, and what the process will mean for investment portfolios in the U.S.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 7-8-11: What Leading Wall Street Indicators Mean For Your Portfolio

    Every day, we’re bombarded with headlines and stories about the tumultuous American economy, and for many of us, it’s enough to make our heads spin. Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors has his finger on the pulse of the market, and he talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about the forces that are currently driving market activity, and where he thinks the places will be for you to store your money in both the short and the long terms.

  • Diane Pearson 6-30-11: Preventing Boomers From Going Bust

    According to a recent report on TheStreet.com, over the next 19 years, 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 years old…every day! This is an impressive number in its own right, but when you factor in the current state of the economy, and the direction experts see the economy heading, there could be dangerous times ahead for health care, social security, and the ability of Americans to live comfortably in their (supposed) retirement years. Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors examines these sectors, and talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about what Americans of any age should be doing right now to plan for a time when the well of prosperity runs dry.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 6-16-11: Investment Strategies That Make the Most Sense Right Now

    With interest rates on the rise, international turmoil at a fever pitch, and an economy that is threatening to return to a recession state, investors across the country are looking for a place to put their money that won’t hurt them in the long run. (And if they make a little money on the side, all the better!) Lou Stansolovich of Legend Financial Advisors has been studying global economic trends for over 25 years, and he talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about the current state of the economy, and where investors should invest their finances, given the tumult in many of the factors that drive the economy.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 6-4-11: The Story and Investment Philosophy of Legend Financial Advisors

    Lou Stanasolovich, President of Legend Financial Advisors, joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss the history and philosophy of his financial planning firm.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 5-21-11: Exploring Non-Traditional Fixed Income Investment Strategies

    Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to offer his financial insights regarding commodities, housing, and other non-traditional fixed income investments.

  • Diane Pearson 5-6-11: Taking Advantage of Current Economic Trends

    As you read the headlines documenting the highs and lows on Wall Street, it can be quite overwhelming. But at the end of the day, most investors, be it those who go all-in or those who just get their toes wet, are left with one fundamental question: What does all of it mean for me? To help answer that question, Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, as they discuss the trends that currently define the economy, and what smart investors should do to take advantage.

  • Jim Holtzman 4-9-11: So You Waited Until NOW To File Your Taxes…Here’s Some Last-Minute Advice

    Jim Holtzman of Legend Financial Advisors joins The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, to dole out tax planning advice for you and your company. Plus, he shines the spotlight on sectors in the economy that have overachieved and on sectors that have underachieved in the first quarter of 2011.

  • Diane Pearson 3-24-11: What’s Behind the Dramatic Rise in Food and Gas Prices?

    Have gas prices at the pump boggled your eyeballs the last time you filled up? And what about your latest grocery bills? Who isn’t reeling under these staggering price increases? Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors has been keeping an eye on price trends like these, and she talks with The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, about what’s driving these price increases out of sight, and how long it’ll be before prices drop back down to Earth. Plus, she sheds light on what she’s been telling clients concerned about the crises in Japan and the impact on their investment portfolios.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 3-3-11: What Impact Does Global Political Turmoil Have on Your Portfolio?

    Turn on the news at any given time of the day, and the headlines will be filled with political and civil unrest on the other side of the globe. Be it Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and whatever land may be next, these protests are marked by chaos and confusion. But one burning question remains: What happens to your investment portfolio? Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors will answer that very question, as well as offer tips on the best investment options on the market, as he talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris.

  • Diane Pearson 2-23-11: The Sandwich Generation-How to Break Free From A Potential Financial Crisis

    Diane Pearson (Legend Financial Advisors) lays out the primary financial considerations involved when balancing elder care options for your parents and education options for your children

  • Lou Stanasolovich 2-10-11: A Look at the Market and Various Investment Vehicles

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about Lou’s take on the current performance of the stock market, what Lou thinks of some of the leading economic indicators in play at the moment, and Lou’s opinion on investment vehicles such as hedge funds and managed futures.

  • Diane Pearson 1-31-11: Divorce and the Business Owner

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors about the impact that the divorce process has on the professional and personal lives of a business owner and his or her family.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 1-6-11: Potential Stock Goldmines in 2011

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about a variety of issues, including the things that investors should look for as potential stock goldmines in 2011.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 12-21-10:  How Global Economic Markets Impact the U.S. Economy

    “The International Capitalist” David Iwinski talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about the current state of the economy, and how global influences directly impact domestic performance in the stock market.

  • Diane Pearson 12-6-10: Black Friday and the Economy

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors about a number of topics, from the performance of the stock market, to how Black Friday and the holiday shopping season have treated the retail sector thus far, and what will be the sectors to watch out for in 2011.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 11-20-10: Thoughts on the Market

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about the current state of the market, and Lou’s recommendations as to the best places to store your financial resources for the coming year.

  • Diane Pearson 11-8-10: The State of the Economy and the Election

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors about the current state of the market, the impact of the recent historic shift of power in Washington D.C. on the economy, and what economic sectors Diane thinks will see a significant impact on performance going forward.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 10-23-10:  Lou’s Perspective on the market’s recent performance

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about a variety of economic and market issues, including Lou’s take on the stock market’s recent performance, and the impact that the development of the Marcellus Shale has on energy industry investment options.

  • Jim Holtzman 10-8-10: Thoughts on the Market and the Economy

    The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Jim Holtzman of Legend Financial Advisors about a variety of topics, including how the key sectors that drive our economy are performing heading into the fourth quarter of 2010.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 9-21-10: Investment Strategies & Troublesome International Markets

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about the current state of the market, what international markets could prove troublesome to the U.S. economy, and what investment strategies investors should use when allocating resources.

     

  • Diane Pearson 9-9-10: Investment Opportunities for Savvy Investors

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris discusses the stock market and investment opportunities for savvy investors with the help of Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors.

  • Jim Holtzman 8-27-10: So How Is The Economy Doing?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris discusses the current state of the economy with Jim Holtzman of Legend Financial Advisors.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 8-13-10:  Where is the economy headed?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about the current state of the market, and where Lou sees the economy headed going into the future.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 7-27-10:  What’s Happening in the Market?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris looks at the latest trends in the stock market with the help of Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 7-16-10: Lou’s Perspective on the Economy

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about the current state of the economy, and what Lou sees as the best option for savvy investors looking to keep their heads above water in a turbulent market.

  • Diane Pearson 6-22-10: What Happens If You Suddenly Can’t Run Your Business?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors about the importance of having a succession plan in place for your business, one that defends against business disruptors such as death, divorce, disability, illness, a separation of partnership, or any other situation that can impact the ownership of a business.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 6-4-10: What’s the Latest News in the Stock Market?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about the current state of the market, and what Lou sees as the “safe spots” in the midst of economic turmoil.

  • Jim Holtzman 5-24-10: What is Driving This Erratic Stock Behavior

    5/24/10 - “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Jim Holtzman of Legend Financial Advisors about the market forces that are driving the unusually erratic behavior of the stock market over the past few weeks.

  • Lou Stanasolovich & Dave Nelsen 5-7-10: Wrapping Up the Week With Our Friday Brain Trust

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with his brain trust, TalkShoe founder Dave Nelsen and Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about everything from the turbulent stock market, to the role that computerized trading plays, both good and bad, in the market, to the traits one needs to be successful in business.

  • Lou Stanasolovich & Jim Roddey 5-6-10: Ron Looks at the Market’s Crazy Day

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, along with his “Talk Buddy”, former Allegheny County Executive Jim Roddey, talk with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about what caused the severe drop in the stock market’s key metrics, and whether or not there’s anything to be learned from this dip.

  • Diane Pearson 4-29-10: Financial Planning Issues that Affect Women

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors, who gives her take on the market, as well as advice on financial planning issues that affect women.

  • Jim Holtzman 4-23-10: New Laws that Threaten Angel Investing

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Jim Holtzman of Legend Financial Advisors about the current state of the domestic and international markets, as well as the potential new laws that are threatening angel investment in small business.

  • Diane Pearson 4-20-10: What happens when the man retires and his wife retains her job or business?

    “Women Mean Business” on American Entrepreneur Radio, as host Suzanne Caplan talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors about what happens when the man retires and his wife retains her job or business.

  • Diane Pearson 4-6-10: Common Concerns for Female Investors

    “Women Mean Business” on American Entrepreneur, as host Suzanne Caplan talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors about some of the most common concerns for female investors when it comes to financial planning and the stock market.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 3-25-10: Where is the Best Place to Stash your Extra Resources?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about Lou’s take on the current state of the stock market, and where the best place is for investors to stash their extra resources.

  • Diane Pearson 3-23-10: Investment Concerns Facing Women

    “Women Mean Business” on American Entrepreneur Radio, as host Suzanne Caplan talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors about some of the most prevalent investment-related concerns facing women investors in the marketplace.

  • Diane Pearson 3-9-10: Women Investment Concerns

    “Women Mean Business” on Money Talk 1360 WMNY, as host Suzanne Caplan talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors, about the investment-related concerns that women have in today’s marketplace, and what they need to watch for going forward.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 3-6-10: Critical Issues to Consider when Making a Tough Portfolio Decision

    TAE host Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors, who talks with Ron about the current state of the market, and the critical issues that Lou thinks investors need to consider when making tough portfolio decisions.

     

  • Diane Pearson 2-23-10: The Impact of New Credit Card Legislation

    “Women Mean Business” on American Entrepreneur Radio, as Suzanne Caplan talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors about the new legislation facing credit card companies and the impact that these changes will have on credit card consumers.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 1-22-10: What Caused the Market to Drop Over the Past Few Days?

    PBR host Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about the current state of the market, and what’s caused the significant drops over the past few days.

  • Diane Pearson 1-13-10: How to Match Needs and Risk

    It’s “Women Mean Business”, as PBR host Suzanne Caplan looks at the role that women play in the current business landscape in Western Pennsylvania. Here, she talks with Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors about how women should approach investment strategies and options, as well as how to match needs and risk.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 1-9-10: Market Trends & Ideas

    TAE host Ron Morris discuss market trends and ideas with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors.

  • Lou Stanasolovich, Alan Robertson & Jeff Young 12-30-09: PBR Year in Review

    It’s PBR’s “Year in Review” Special, as PBR host Ron Morris talks with many of the folks who shaped the PBR sound over 2009 about their take on the world of business in 2009, plus a look ahead to 2010. Here, he talks with Alan Robertson, Publisher of the Pittsburgh Business Times, Jeff Young, Franchise Consultant with the Matchpoint Network, and Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors.

  • Lou Stanasolovich 11-6-09: Staying Ahead in Turbulent Times

    TAE host Ron Morris talks with Lou Stanasolovich of Legend Financial Advisors about the economy, and what savvy investors can do to stay ahead in turbulent times.

About Legend Financial Advisors, Inc.®

Legend Financial Advisors, Inc.® (Legend) is a fee-only U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisory firm with its headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Legend Financial Advisors, Inc.® provides Wealth Advisory Services including Financial Planning and Investment Management strategies to affluent and wealthy individuals as well as business entities and non-profit organizations.

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