Greenbush Financial Group, LLC

Greenbush Financial Group, LLC GFG is an independent wealth management firm specializing in employer sponsored retirement plans, financial planning, and investment management.

The three main services we offer at GFG are financial planning, investment management and employer sponsored retirement plans. We offer clients fee-based financial planning services that are customized to meet the unique needs of each individual client. To ensure that we are fully meeting the needs of our clients, our financial planning services are conducted by a Certified Financial Planner©. We

not only take the time to fully understand your needs and investment objectives but we also spend a considerable amount of time educating our clients on the investment strategy being employed in their portfolio, risk/reward trade-off of each investment holding, and the performance of their portfolio versus the applicable benchmark. We initiate and conduct regular, ongoing investment review meetings. These periodic meetings allow our clients to understand how their assets are being managed and it also provides us with the opportunity to assess if there have been any changes in a client’s circumstances that would prompt us to change the asset allocation of their investment portfolio. In 2008, GFG created an independent 401(k)/403(b) solution called Active(k) which is designed to provide companies with access to a best in class employer sponsored retirement plan solution at a cost typically lower than most of the other 401(k)/403(b) platforms available in the marketplace. The Active(k) solution includes third party administration, daily valuation recordkeeping, investment advisory, and co-fiduciary services. We also provide our plans with participant level investment advice, on-site employee education meetings, a flexible investment menu and access to actively managed portfolios.

Most people are surprised to learn Mike's longest run isn't a marathon...It's 50 miles.He completed the Rock the Ridge 5...
06/03/2026

Most people are surprised to learn Mike's longest run isn't a marathon...

It's 50 miles.

He completed the Rock the Ridge 50-Mile Challenge in 2024!! Meanwhile, the rest of us are celebrating by walking to the coffee machine...

Happy National Running Day

Many retirement plans look fine on the surface....but what happens when inflation stays high, healthcare costs rise, or ...
06/03/2026

Many retirement plans look fine on the surface....but what happens when inflation stays high, healthcare costs rise, or withdrawals don't go as planned?

Identifying potential risks early can help create more flexibility and confidence in retirement.

Read more: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/financial-planning

Most parents assume gifting appreciated stock is a generous financial move.But what if that gift actually creates a futu...
06/03/2026

Most parents assume gifting appreciated stock is a generous financial move.

But what if that gift actually creates a future tax bill for your children?

One of the most overlooked estate planning mistakes happens when parents transfer highly appreciated investments to their kids during their lifetime. While the gift itself may not trigger taxes immediately, the recipient inherits the original cost basis—and potentially a significant capital gains tax bill when the investment is eventually sold.

In many situations, holding appreciated assets until death may provide heirs with a step-up in basis, potentially eliminating years of built-up capital gains taxes.

In this week's video, Mike breaks down:

• The 2026 gift tax exclusion rules
• When a gift tax return is required
• Cash gifts vs. stock gifts
• How cost basis transfers work
• Why gifting appreciated stock can backfire
• The step-up in basis strategy that many families overlook

Before transferring investments to your children, make sure you understand the tax consequences.

Watch the full video here:

Many parents assume gifting appreciated stock is a smart way to hel...

Small NY employers with 10–14 employees:  Secure Choice compliance is coming your way.If no retirement plan is currently...
06/02/2026

Small NY employers with 10–14 employees: Secure Choice compliance is coming your way.

If no retirement plan is currently offered, employers may need to begin facilitating automatic payroll deductions into state-run Roth IRAs. Even exempt employers may still have a required filing step.

📅 Deadline: July 15, 2026

This is part of New York’s move toward a mandatory retirement plan structure for employees.

The earlier you prepare, the smoother this process will be for your business and your staff.

Watch the Full Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpY1yNaob0A

Most people spend decades learning how to save for retirement.Far fewer spend time learning how to turn those savings in...
06/02/2026

Most people spend decades learning how to save for retirement.

Far fewer spend time learning how to turn those savings into reliable monthly income.

A successful retirement often depends on more than investment performance alone. It may involve coordinating Social Security, investment withdrawals, cash reserves, and tax planning into a structured income strategy designed to support your lifestyle over time.

Read the full article to learn how to create a retirement paycheck that works for both strong markets and challenging ones: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/retirement-income-planning-without-a-job

Many retirees focus on building their nest egg.Fewer focus on how they'll actually turn those savings into a paycheck.Th...
05/31/2026

Many retirees focus on building their nest egg.

Fewer focus on how they'll actually turn those savings into a paycheck.

The order you draw from Social Security, retirement accounts, pensions, and cash reserves can have a major impact on taxes and long-term retirement income.

Learn more: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/distribution-strategies-in-retirement

Many retirees have a unique tax-planning opportunity between retirement and age 73.During the years before Required Mini...
05/30/2026

Many retirees have a unique tax-planning opportunity between retirement and age 73.

During the years before Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) begin, some retirees may have more control over their taxable income than they'll ever have again.

Strategies like Roth conversions can potentially reduce future RMDs, lower lifetime taxes, and create more tax-free assets for retirement.

Learn how Roth conversions work and when they may make sense: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/roth-conversion

Many people associate disability with catastrophic accidents. But in reality, long-term work interruptions are often tie...
05/29/2026

Many people associate disability with catastrophic accidents. But in reality, long-term work interruptions are often tied to medical conditions and illnesses.

The financial impact can become significant because mortgage payments, retirement savings, healthcare costs, and family expenses usually continue even when income slows or stops.

Disability planning is less about fear and more about understanding how dependent your financial life remains on earned income.

Read the full article to explore how disability insurance fits into long-term financial planning: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/do-you-need-disability-insurance

Think you're ready for homeownership? Make sure you're budgeting for more than the mortgage.Many first-time buyers focus...
05/28/2026

Think you're ready for homeownership? Make sure you're budgeting for more than the mortgage.

Many first-time buyers focus on the down payment and monthly mortgage payment, only to discover additional expenses that can quickly strain their budget.

Closing costs, maintenance and repairs, property taxes, insurance premiums, utilities, furniture purchases, HOA fees, and emergency repairs are all part of the true cost of owning a home.

The good news? Most of these expenses aren't surprises if you plan for them ahead of time.

Before buying, take a close look at your total housing budget and leave room for the unexpected. A home should support your financial goals, not derail them.

The most financially confident homeowners are often the ones who prepare for both the expected and unexpected costs of ownership.

Read the full article to learn the 8 homeownership expenses many first-time buyers overlook before closing day. https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/real-cost-of-buying-a-house

Some retirement decisions are easier to reverse than others.When to claim Social Security, whether to complete a Roth co...
05/28/2026

Some retirement decisions are easier to reverse than others.

When to claim Social Security, whether to complete a Roth conversion, and pension elections can all have long-term consequences that may be difficult, or impossible, to undo later.

Taking the time to understand your options today could help you avoid costly regrets tomorrow.

Learn more about the financial planning process and the decisions that can shape your retirement: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/financial-planning

Address

159 Wolf Road, Suite 101
East Greenbush, NY
12205

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15184776686

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