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Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$648,350,881

Clients

549

36% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

110

Very High

Average account size

$1,180,967

About

Cornell Pochily serves individuals, retirement and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and business entities. The firm provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting and in‑house tax preparation services, managing about $654 million in discretionary assets and advising on additional assets.

Portfolios are tailored to client objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon and are typically implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equity and fixed‑income securities; the firm uses fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis and draws on both proprietary and external research. Cornell Pochily emphasizes a long‑term investment horizon, holds regular investment committee reviews, and offers non‑discretionary consulting and plan-level retirement plan services when clients prefer to retain trading authority.

What is noteworthy relative to many peers is the firm’s integrated tax preparation offering and its practice of coordinating with clients’ other professionals; the brochure describes the firm’s ability to recommend its own and other professionals and notes potential conflicts when it does so. The firm also discloses operational relationships with custodians—such as receipt of software, research and support from Fidelity—that it says may influence broker choice and are considered in its best‑execution process.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies

Occupation focus

Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees generally range from $100 to $10,000; tax preparation fees generally range from $75 to $2,500.

Project-based

Hourly rates generally range from $150 to $350 depending on level and scope of services.

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fees generally range from $100 to $10,000 depending on level and scope of services.

Main office location

Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.

2415 North Triphammer Road, Suite 1

Ithaca NY 14850-1094, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Florida · Maryland · Massachusetts · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Shane O

CFP®, Series 65

Ithaca, NY

Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.

Shane O'Neill is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc. in Ithaca, NY, where he has worked since 2014. He holds a Series 65 license and is part of a five-advisor team. Cornell Pochily serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $570 million in regulatory assets with an additional $165 million under advisement, offering customized, long-term investment portfolios combined with financial planning, consulting, and tax preparation services.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Molly O

CFP®, Series 65

Ithaca, NY

Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.

Molly O'Neill is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2016. Prior to joining the firm, she had a period of extended travel and brief unemployment in 2015 and 2016. Cornell Pochily serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $570 million in assets on a primarily discretionary basis, offering customized investment portfolios alongside financial planning, consulting, and tax preparation services.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Ezra C

Series 63, Series 65

Ithaca, NY

Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.

Ezra Cornell is a financial advisor with Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc. in Ithaca, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Cornell Pochily since 2008 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling for 10 years. Cornell serves on the Board of Trustees at Cornell University and is a board member of Park Outdoor Advertising. Cornell Pochily serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $570 million in discretionary assets and offers tailored investment management, financial planning, consulting, and tax preparation services through customized, long-term oriented portfolios.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Nelson M

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Ithaca, NY

Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.

Nelson Mead is a financial advisor at Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc. in Ithaca, NY, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations with eight years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2010. Cornell Pochily serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as various institutional clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning, consulting, and tax preparation services. The firm constructs customized, long-term portfolios using a range of securities and integrates tax advisory within its wealth management approach.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Matthew S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Ithaca, NY

Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.

Matthew Stoutenburg is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at CFCU Community Credit Union, LPL Financial LLC, and Edward Jones. Cornell Pochily serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $570 million in regulatory assets. The firm offers customized, long-term investment portfolios alongside integrated tax preparation and advisory services, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and a range of investment instruments.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Retired
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