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Ibn Financial Services, Inc

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Client AUM

$74,505,263

Clients

497

Advisors

19

across 7 offices

About

IBN Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities; the firm reports approximately $87.65 million in regulatory assets under management and a team of 14 advisors serving about 497 client relationships. Its services include financial planning, asset management, and financial consulting, delivered through a mix of proprietary strategies and third‑party managers.

The firm employs multiple methods of analysis — fundamental, technical and cyclical — and primarily implements portfolio strategies driven by trade signals from Dynamic Portfolio Strategies, which shift allocations among equities, fixed income, sector funds and cash equivalents; it also uses ETFs, mutual funds, options, short sales, REITs and MLPs where appropriate to client objectives and risk tolerances. Accounts may be managed on a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis and the firm may assist with household financial matters, debt management and transition planning when engaging new client relationships.

IBN is distinctive among peer team firms for its broker‑dealer affiliations and dual‑registration model: certain professionals are registered representatives of an affiliated broker‑dealer and also act as licensed insurance agents, which can result in commission compensation in addition to advisory fees — a conflict of interest the firm discloses. The brochure also discloses a history of regulatory and disciplinary events, including a 2025 FINRA Acceptance, Waiver and Consent concerning supervision under Regulation BI, and the firm’s affiliation and disclosure history are material considerations for prospective clients.

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees can range from $0 to $15,000 for financial planning, negotiable

Percentage

0.50% to 2.00% per annum (negotiable, varies by account size and complexity)

Project-based

$125 to $350 per hour for financial planning

Main office

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404 Old Liverpool Rd

Liverpool NY 13088

Advisors at this office

9

Most active in

Connecticut · Florida · Idaho · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Nebraska · New Jersey · New York · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington

Also doing business as

Ibn Financial Services, Inc · Ibn Financial Services, Inc. · M. Robert Burton Associates, Inc.

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Advisors at this firm

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Christopher A

Series 66

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Christopher Avery is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. in Liverpool, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with IBN Financial Services since 2008 and has prior experience at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in construction through CM Property Group and works as a Medicare sales agent. IBN Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and utilizes a range of investment vehicles to manage assets for approximately 497 client relationships.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Richard C

Series 63, Series 65

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Richard Carlesco Jr. is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with IBN Financial Services since 2002 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Carlesco serves as a board member and volunteer at Victory for Vets, Inc. IBN Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $87.65 million in assets across about 497 client relationships, employing a variety of analytical methods and portfolio strategies that include proprietary approaches and external managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Dean M

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Dean Macris is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with IBN Financial Services since 2016 and maintains concurrent roles at Investment Concepts, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America, where he has worked for 11 and 30 years respectively. IBN Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and implements portfolio strategies driven by trade signals from Dynamic Portfolio Strategies, offering financial planning, asset management, and consulting through a combination of proprietary and third-party managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Harjit A

Series 63, Series 65

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Harjit Arora is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. in Liverpool, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with IBN Financial Services since 2001. IBN Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser with a team of 14 advisors serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement portfolio strategies through proprietary approaches and third-party managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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John F

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Ridgefield, CT

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

John Flavin is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, Rydex Distributors, Inc., and Security Investors, LLC. IBN Financial Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities, managing approximately $87.65 million in regulatory assets. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and implements portfolio strategies driven by dynamic trade signals, using a range of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Robert D

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Center Valley, PA

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Robert D. Agosta is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with IBN Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, and has prior experience with Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and R & D Investors, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he prepares tax returns and sells Medicare supplement insurance plans. IBN Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm oversees approximately $87.65 million in assets with a team of 14 advisors and employs a variety of portfolio strategies, including dynamic allocation methods across multiple asset classes.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Robert T

Series 63

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Robert Tackabury is a financial advisor at IBN Financial Services, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with IBN Financial Services since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a CPA practice providing tax preparation, bookkeeping, and CPA services, and also sells long-term care insurance. IBN Financial Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs multiple analytical methods and a range of investment strategies to deliver financial planning, asset management, and consulting services through a team of 14 advisors.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Bart K

ChFC®, Series 63

Phoenixville, PA

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Bart Kaplow is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 56 years of industry experience, currently with IBN Financial Services, Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes 14 years at Financial West Group and long-term roles at United Life & Accident Insurance Company and Capital Planning Corporation. He also serves on the finance committee for the Regency at Providence Homeowners Association. IBN Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and implements portfolio strategies driven by dynamic trade signals, managing a range of asset types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Elliot S

Series 63

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Elliot Schrag is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at IBN Financial Services since 2018 and previously was associated with BFC Planning, Inc. and Berthel Fisher and Company Financial Services, Inc. Schrag operates under the name Schrag Wealth Management Group for his securities business. IBN Financial Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities with financial planning, asset management, and consulting. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and implements portfolio strategies driven by Dynamic Portfolio Strategies, utilizing a range of investment vehicles to meet client objectives and risk tolerances.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Norman C

Series 63

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Norman Caffrey is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. in Liverpool, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with IBN Financial Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally performs as a guitar player. IBN Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $87.65 million in assets through a team of 14 advisors, offering financial planning, asset management, and consulting using a combination of proprietary strategies and third-party managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Richard S

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Richard Stevens is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. in Liverpool, NY. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 41 years of industry experience. Since 2013, he has been with IBN Financial Services and also works as an independent contractor for the Advanced Planning Strategies Program, referring clients to professionals in legal, accounting, and other fields to coordinate comprehensive financial strategies. IBN Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser with a team of 14 advisors serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios using Dynamic Portfolio Strategies and a range of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Paul H

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Bloomfield, CT

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Paul Himmelstein is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Trust Advisory Group, Ltd. and Ages Financial Services, Ltd. Additionally, he is the president and owner of Himmelstein Insurance Brokerage, Inc., a full-service brokerage general agency specializing in life and health insurance and annuities. IBN Financial Services, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charities, and businesses. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and offers portfolio strategies driven by dynamic trade signals, utilizing a range of investment vehicles to meet client objectives and risk tolerances.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Monica C

Series 63, Series 65

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Monica Coles is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Oxford Harriman Private Wealth Management, Thurston Springer Financial, Bristal Lane, Pinnacle Investments, Cadaret, Grant & Co., AmeriCU Credit Union, and Morgan Stanley. IBN Financial Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities, managing approximately $87.65 million in assets. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and uses a range of investment vehicles, including proprietary strategies and third-party managers, to tailor portfolio strategies according to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Daniel R

Series 63, Series 65

Spokane, WA

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Daniel Ripley is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. in Spokane, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at IBN Financial Services since 2017 and previously spent time with National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he also sells traditional life and health insurance on a limited basis. IBN Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser with a team of 14 advisors serving nearly 500 client relationships, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and portfolio strategies using a mix of proprietary and third-party managers to deliver financial planning, asset management, and consulting services.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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John D

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

John Dobbertin is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Dobbertin serves as a scout for the Portland Trailblazers NBA team. IBN Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities, with approximately $87.65 million in assets under management. The firm uses a range of analytical methods and portfolio strategies to tailor asset management and financial planning services to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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