Life just gets in the way! That is a phrase I often hear as an excuse for not getting something done. In fact, those words are a frequent player in my own personal bank of excuses! The same is true when it comes to personal financial decisions. There's always going to be something or [...]
By Elizabeth K.B. DiPietrantonio, J.D. I called my Mother recently with a tone of excitement in my voice I could barely contain. I am almost positive she thought I was calling with news of a grandchild or perhaps the second coming. Alas, I simply wanted to share that I had purchased a set of [...]
By Brandi Graham, CTFA, CFP® Everyone knows proactive is better than reactive. Then why is it most families don’t talk about aging until a sudden health crisis occurs? Chances are you spent some time with your family members this holiday season. You may have noticed Aunt Mary’s house wasn’t as clean as it usually [...]
When reflecting back on your picture perfect wedding, we could assume you were caught up in the moment of love and making sure everything was perfect. Now, the wedding is over and you are able to take a step back and realize you might have gone overboard with the spending. One of our very [...]
When reflecting on the performance of the markets over the last year what comes to mind? Turbulence? Fluctuations? Uncertainty? All of the above? If the answer is yes, you aren’t alone. According to CNBC* Nearly 40 percent of Americans said they were "anxious" about stock market volatility...and that was before the roller coaster [...]
Target Date Funds Explained By Mason Jones, CFP® Target date funds (TDFs) have been around for over two decades. These funds are meant to help investors simplify their decision-making in how to allocate and diversify their assets, especially as they get closer to retirement age. The funds are created by a specific mutual fund [...]
Sarah Collier, J.D. Do you visit farms for u-pick events and horse lessons? Own and operate agriculture businesses that invite the public onto your land educating them about agriculture? Then this new New York State law may impact you. Just over a year ago New York signed into law The Safety in Agriculture Tourism [...]
It goes without saying, that the JGUA Investment Philosophy and our hands on, personalized approach to Investment Management is incredibly valuable to the clients we have the privilege of serving. One of our differentiating factors is our belief that research and due diligence are of paramount importance and therefore these functions are kept in-house as [...]
On Friday, June 29th we had the opportunity to tour JGUA's Big Flats property with local contractors as we move along in the process of relocating our Corporate Office to Daniel Zenker Drive. It was definitely exciting to discuss the progress that's being made towards this important milestone in our Firm's history as we quickly [...]
Earlier this week members of the John G. Ullman & Associates Team were involved in the annual Fund For Women “Inspire” Fundraising Dinner (#FFWInspire) at the Corning Museum of Glass. The Fund For Women’s Mission is “to help girls and women achieve self-sufficiency and realize life goals.” Their Mission is complimentary to the Mission and [...]
