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With decades of industry experience, our goal is to develop long-term, trusting relationships with clients and understanding your financial goals and dreams.
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One of the keys to helping clients achieve their financial goals is the strong relationships we create with our clients. Relationships really do matter at Cortland Private Wealth Management.
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With 15 convenient locations our team is available to help you with your financial goals and needs. Check out our locations and schedule an appointment at your local branch.
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Knowledge is power and we put great emphasis on educating our client, their friends and customers of the bank on relevant investment topics and concepts.
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Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
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Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.