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IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$62,829,900

Clients

197

3% high-net-worth

Advisors

8

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

25

Very Low

Average account size

$318,934

About

IBN Advisory Services, Inc. provides asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management and arranges allocations to its own model strategies as well as to third‑party managers.

IBNADV tailors client relationships using an Investment Policy Statement and operates several investment teams that offer distinct model strategies; it conducts ongoing monitoring and due diligence of third‑party managers and may reallocate assets among managers when appropriate. The firm uses a mix of analytical approaches (fundamental, technical and cyclical) and recommends a broad range of securities and vehicles, including ETFs, mutual funds, REITs, MLPs and, where suitable, options and short sales within clients’ stated objectives.

What is noteworthy in the brochure is IBNADV’s affiliation with IBN Financial Services, Inc., a dually registered broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser, and the firm’s ability to allocate client assets to affiliated managers; the brochure discloses that certain representatives may receive greater compensation for allocating to affiliates and describes measures (disclosure and a Code of Ethics) to address that conflict. The brochure also notes that some professionals are licensed insurance agents and registered representatives of the affiliate, and it discloses the potential for insurance commissions or broker‑dealer compensation as additional conflicts of interest for clients to consider.

Client services

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Expertise

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing

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Fee options

Fixed

$0 to $15,000 (fixed fee basis for financial planning; fee is negotiable and depends on complexity)

Percentage

0.50% to 2.00% annually (guideline range; fees are negotiable and may vary based on account size, complexity, and other factors)

Project-based

$125 to $350 per hour

Main office location

IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

404 Old Liverpool Rd.

Liverpool NY 13088, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Alabama · California · Florida · Illinois · Kansas · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Vermont · Virginia

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Business activities & affiliations

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Advisors at this firm

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William B

Series 66

Liverpool, NY

IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

William Bonk is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with IBN Advisory Services, Inc. and has previously worked at Trust Advisory Group Ltd, AGES Financial Services, Ltd, and The Leaders Group, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he owns and directs Bill Bonk Insurance Marketing, an independent insurance wholesaler. IBN Advisory Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses multiple investment teams to offer model-based strategies and allocates client assets among its own strategies and independent third-party managers, employing a variety of analytical approaches and portfolio adjustments.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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George Y

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Anaheim Hills, CA

IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

George Yackey Jr is a financial advisor at IBN Financial Services, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked previously at firms including UBS Financial Services Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. IBN Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates through multiple investment teams, managing approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets using a combination of fundamental, technical, and algorithmic investment strategies.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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F L

Series 63, Series 65

Liverpool, NY

IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

F Libardoni Jr. is a financial advisor with IBN Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 46 years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Investors Capital Corporation, alongside running Libardoni Financial since 1998. He also serves as an agent for fixed insurance products, including life, disability, and annuities. IBN Advisory Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and various institutional clients. The firm employs a team-based approach with model-driven strategies, combining multiple analytical methods and utilizing both in-house and third-party managers for portfolio management.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Robert S

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Bluffton, SC

IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

Robert Star is a financial advisor with IBN Advisory Services, Inc. in Bluffton, SC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Source Capital Group, Inc., Starvangrouw, LLC, and Live Oak Capital Group, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner and partner of Starvangrouw, LLC, a firm providing tax preparation and bookkeeping services. IBN Advisory Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs multiple investment teams using model-based strategies and a mix of analytical approaches, allocating assets among internal strategies and independent third-party managers.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Thomas P

Series 63, Series 66

Fair Haven, VT

IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

Thomas Pyle is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining IBN Financial Services in 2024, he worked at Advisory Group Equity Services Ltd, American National Insurance, Farm Family Insurance, and The Guardian Life Insurance Co of America. Outside of his advisory work, Pyle is involved in dairy farming as a minority member of Medallion Jerseys LLC and serves as treasurer of the Vermont Jersey Breeders Association. IBN Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates multiple investment teams and manages client accounts using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with algorithmic signals, overseeing approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Drew M

Series 65

Anaheim Hills, CA

IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

Drew Marinelli is a financial advisor at IBN Advisory Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, Pacific Advisors, Marinelli & Feldman MDS, and Building Blocks VC. He also has a background at Loyola Marymount University. IBN Advisory Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs multiple investment teams offering model-based strategies and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage client assets using both internal strategies and third-party managers.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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James V

Series 66

Bluffton, SC

IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

James Van Grouw is a financial advisor at Van Grouw Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including IBN Financial Services, Inc. and Source Capital Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a CPA firm providing tax and accounting services. Van Grouw Advisors, LLC offers discretionary asset and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach and supports a variety of strategies, including the use of derivatives and margin within separately managed accounts.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Joseph S

Series 63, Series 65

Holbrook, NY

IBN Advisory Services, Inc.

Joseph Storzinger is a financial advisor with IBN Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., A.G. Morgan Financial Advisors, LLC, and Traderfield Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of JSJ Energy Ventures, Inc., an energy consulting firm, and acts as a strategic advisor for Harlem Standard Equity, a real estate consulting firm. IBN Advisory Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs multiple investment teams that utilize a range of model-based strategies, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and allocates assets among internal strategies and third-party managers.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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