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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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This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from May 2026. Read more here:
06/02/2026

This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from May 2026. Read more here:

U.S. stocks extended gains in May, with the S&P 500 ending the month with seven straight daily gains and its ninth consecutive weekly gain, its longest winning…

Extra payments on student loans can save you more than you might expect. See how accelerating your payoff affects your t...
06/02/2026

Extra payments on student loans can save you more than you might expect. See how accelerating your payoff affects your timeline and total interest paid.

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

Markets are riding a nine-week rally, but a data-heavy week will test that momentum. With PMIs, job openings, and the Ma...
06/01/2026

Markets are riding a nine-week rally, but a data-heavy week will test that momentum. With PMIs, job openings, and the May jobs report in focus, we are watching labor strength and inflation signals closely. The question: can the rally continue, or does volatility return? See what Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke thinks in .

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

How long does it take your money to double? The answer might surprise you. Enter a rate of return and see the Rule of 72...
06/01/2026

How long does it take your money to double? The answer might surprise you. Enter a rate of return and see the Rule of 72 in action.

Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.

Managed by professionals, mutual funds and ETFs that adhere to socially responsible criteria offer a diversified investm...
05/31/2026

Managed by professionals, mutual funds and ETFs that adhere to socially responsible criteria offer a diversified investment approach that can generate favorable returns and positive impacts.

Grow wealth and do some good? It’s possible with a dedicated SRI strategy.

Paying your mortgage every two weeks instead of monthly could knock years off your loan. See the numbers and decide if b...
05/30/2026

Paying your mortgage every two weeks instead of monthly could knock years off your loan. See the numbers and decide if bi-weekly payments make sense for you.

See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.

Dividend yield tells you how much income a holding generates relative to its price. Use this tool to calculate yield and...
05/29/2026

Dividend yield tells you how much income a holding generates relative to its price. Use this tool to calculate yield and see what it could mean for your portfolio.

Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.

Where you save matters just as much as how much you save. See how tax-deferred growth compares to a taxable account over...
05/28/2026

Where you save matters just as much as how much you save. See how tax-deferred growth compares to a taxable account over the same time horizon.

Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.

Concerned about the social impact of your investments?
05/27/2026

Concerned about the social impact of your investments?

For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.

A quiet week for data, but Thursday’s PCE report still matters. Inflation is expected to remain above the Fed’s target. ...
05/26/2026

A quiet week for data, but Thursday’s PCE report still matters. Inflation is expected to remain above the Fed’s target. But the bigger driver? Geopolitics—especially in the Middle East. See why Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke says markets may take cues from headlines, not data, in .

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