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Bret Alexander Hartman

Advisor at Cetera — Cortland, NY

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

21 years

Location

Cortland, NY 13045

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,125 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Bret Hartman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, N B T Bank, and LPL Financial. Hartman is also the owner of Upskill Wealth Management and Upskill Tax Services, where he provides financial and tax services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers and multiple program options.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Cortland, NY

Cortland NY

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

New York

Work history

21 years of industry experience

Cetera

2026 - Present • 1 year

St. Cloud, MN

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

El Segundo, CA

Upskill Tax Services

2022 - Present • 4 years

Cortland, NY

UpSkill Wealth Management

2020 - Present • 6 years

Cortland, NY

Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

2020 - 2026 • 6 years

Baldwinsville, NY

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

2020 - 2026 • 6 years

Baldwinsville, NY

N B T Bank, N. A.

2013 - 2020 • 7 years

Norwich, NY

LPL Financial, llc

2011 - 2020 • 9 years

Norwich, NY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Harriet H

Series 63, Series 65

Cortland, NY

Mayflower Capital

Harriet Higgins is the sole advisor at Mayflower Capital, an independent investment advisory firm based in Cortland, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including her entire advisory career at Mayflower Capital since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as a part-time ski instructor at Greek Peak Mountain Resort. Mayflower Capital provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable organizations, and certain business entities. The firm emphasizes diversification, asset allocation, and limited portfolio turnover, with investment decisions supported by research through Charles Schwab and Morningstar.

Life insurance needs analysis Long-term care insurance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management
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Logan C

Series 65

Homer, NY

Pragmatic Advisors, LLC

Logan Crandall is a financial advisor at Pragmatic Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and experience dating back to 2021. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, C&A Accounting, and Clark CPA PC. He also worked at Le Moyne and Hhs before entering the advisory field. Pragmatic Advisors provides portfolio management and investment services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, focusing on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, implementing portfolio changes only with client approval and typically recommending mutual funds, hedge funds, and private equity funds.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments
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Angela O

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Ithaca, NY

New Horizon Financial Strategies, LLC

Angela Oneill is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial planning. She has been with New Horizon Financial Strategies, LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. from 2011 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with bookkeeping for a family-owned winery. New Horizon Financial Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers, and offers integrated accounting and advisory services through a coordinated team of advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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Kevin T

Series 65

Ithaca, NY

New Horizon Financial Strategies, LLC

Kevin Tarnovski is a financial advisor at New Horizon Financial Strategies, LLC in Ithaca, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He has worked at New Horizon Financial Strategies since 2016 and previously spent three years at Bloomberg L.P. New Horizon Financial Strategies serves individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and businesses, offering a range of financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis and integrates accounting and advisory services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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Paul S

CFP®, Series 63

Ithaca, NY

New Horizon Financial Strategies, LLC

Paul Strebel is a CFP® with five years of experience at New Horizon Financial Strategies, LLC. He has held professional roles including CPA at Paul A. Strebel, CPA PC since 1995 and partner at Strebel & Strebel, CPAs since 1986. Outside of his financial advising career, he is a partner in a business coaching venture and owns a memorial jewelry business. New Horizon Financial Strategies serves individual investors, retirement-plan sponsors, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental and technical analysis, employs both long- and short-term strategies, and incorporates tax and accounting expertise through affiliated CPA professionals.

Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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Jacob M

Series 63, Series 66

Homer, NY

Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC

Jacob Morenus is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Gateway Wealth Partners in 2026, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for four years and was involved with North Star Real Estate & Property Management and the Big Cats Lacrosse Club. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach, using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs combined with individual securities and independent managers, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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