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With over 17 years of providing financial advice to a wide variety of households in the Capital Region, John has developed the skills necessary to help people pursue their long-term financial goals. As an Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, Certified Retirement Counselor®, and National Social Security Advisor®, John focuses on the main concerns of today’s retirees: Social Security distribution strat

egies, managing healthcare expenses in retirement, maximizing retirement income, pension distribution option planning, and coordinating retirement plan distribution strategies with tax management strategies. John’s planning process includes a commitment to sustainable, responsible, and impact investing and he makes a conscious effort to apply ESG screens to his investment and insurance solutions. In addition to creating positive impact “beyond the portfolio,” John recognizes that the most important characteristic in developing meaningful relationships is trust. This is why John focuses on relationship development BEFORE focusing on solutions. When John begins working with a new client, they can expect to be treated like family. From educational workshops to appreciation events, John regularly goes the “extra mile” to make sure his clients know their relationship is valued. John lives in Altamont with his wife Amanda and their sons Gunnar and Tucker. On his free time, you can find John attending local events, hiking, spending time with his family, and watching sports (John is a lifelong fan of the New York Football Giants and the Arsenal Gunners). BPS Financial Services is located at:
20 Corporate Woods Blvd., 2nd Floor
Loudonville, NY 12211
(518) 449-9762

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Preserving wealth is about more than protecting dollars; it’s about creating habits that allow your resources to endure ...
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Preserving wealth is about more than protecting dollars; it’s about creating habits that allow your resources to endure and serve a purpose. These six practices can support you in preserving and extending your wealth across generations.

Six essential financial habits to protect wealth and create a legacy that lasts for generations.

Market volatility has returned, led by weakness in technology stocks. While the headlines may feel unsettling, the broad...
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Market volatility has returned, led by weakness in technology stocks. While the headlines may feel unsettling, the broader market has remained more resilient, reinforcing the value of diversification and a long-term perspective.
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You face sequence of returns risk. Know what it is?
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You face sequence of returns risk. Know what it is?

You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.

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Read the latest issue of Financial Watch here:

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The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.

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When markets wobble, even experienced investors can get nervous. But history holds some encouraging lessons.

When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.

Value. Growth. Cycles. Underperform. Outperform. Confusing? When was your last Investment IQ test?
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Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.

Read the latest issue of Retire Wise here:
07/14/2026

Read the latest issue of Retire Wise here:

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Earnings season begins this week, with major banks kicking off a six-week stretch of quarterly reports. Join CIO Gene Go...
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Earnings season begins this week, with major banks kicking off a six-week stretch of quarterly reports. Join CIO Gene Goldman as he explains why earnings matter, what investors should watch for in the latest results, and how markets may respond as companies report against elevated expectations in .

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This piece presents an overview of fundamental steps to consider when a loved one passes.
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This piece presents an overview of fundamental steps to consider when a loved one passes.

An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.

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