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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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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance
Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.