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Ibn Financial Services, Inc

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Client assets under management

$74,505,263

Clients

497

8% high-net-worth

Advisors

12

of 52 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

41

Low

Average account size

$149,910

About

IBN Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and financial consulting to individuals as well as institutional clients such as pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and business entities. The firm reports approximately $87.7 million in discretionary assets under management and offers advisory services billed primarily as a percentage of assets, along with hourly and fixed‑fee planning options.

IBN delivers advice through multiple investment teams, using a combination of fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis and deploying both proprietary models and third‑party managers to implement client strategies. Many of its proprietary models rely on trade signals from a system called Dynamic Portfolio Strategies, and recommended investments can include equities, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, MLPs, options and, where appropriate, short sales.

What distinguishes the firm from many peers is its ongoing broker‑dealer affiliations and the dual registration of some professionals as registered representatives and licensed insurance agents, allowing the firm to offer commission‑based and insurance products in addition to advisory services and creating disclosed conflicts of interest. The firm also has multiple disclosed regulatory matters — including a 2025 FINRA acceptance, waiver and consent concerning supervision under Regulation BI — and states it has implemented remediation and compliance changes, including a change in its compliance leadership.

Client services

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Expertise

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Real estate investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees between $0 and $15,000 for financial planning services, 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 services

Other

Fee-only: Hourly financial planning fees between $125 and $350 per hour; fixed fees between $0 and $15,000 (negotiable, based on engagement complexity)

Main office location

Ibn Financial Services, Inc

404 Old Liverpool Rd

Liverpool NY 13088, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

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

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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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 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Investment Concepts, LLC, VSR Advisory Services, VSR Financial Services, Inc., and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America. IBN Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates multiple investment teams and manages approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and algorithmic strategies across a range of investment vehicles.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock 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 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with IBN Financial Services since 2001. IBN Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and consulting 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 for about 735 clients, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside algorithmic signals to guide portfolio allocations.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock 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 at IBN Financial Services, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include work with Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Rydex Distributors, and Security Investors. IBN Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and consulting 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 for about 735 clients, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with algorithmic signals to guide portfolio allocations.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock 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 financial advisor at IBN Financial Services, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at firms including Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and R & D Investors, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and real estate investment activities. 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 approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets using a blend of fundamental, technical, and algorithm-driven strategies.

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

Series 63

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Robert Tackabury is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. in Hamilton, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with IBN Financial Services since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, Tackabury operates a CPA firm offering tax preparation, bookkeeping, and CPA services, and sells insurance products including long-term care insurance. IBN Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs multiple investment teams and manages approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets across about 735 clients.

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

ChFC®, Series 63

Phoenixville, PA

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Bart Kaplow is a financial advisor with IBN Financial Services, Inc. in Phoenixville, PA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 56 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at Financial West Group, United Life & Accident Insurance Co., and Capital Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee for the Regency at Providence Homeowners Association. IBN Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates through multiple investment teams and employs a range of strategies including fundamental, technical, and algorithmic analyses to manage approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets.

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

Series 63

Liverpool, NY

IBN Financial Services, Inc.

Elliot Schrag is a financial advisor at IBN Financial Services, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at BFC Planning, Inc. and Berthel Fisher and Company Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. 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 and manages approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets for about 735 clients, employing a variety of strategies including fundamental, technical, and algorithmic analysis.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock 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 Cicero, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 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, 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 and employs a range of strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, to manage approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock 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 ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with IBN Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor for the Advanced Planning Strategies Program, referring clients to specialists in legal, accounting, and other fields to support comprehensive financial planning. IBN Financial Services, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses through multiple investment teams. The firm manages approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside algorithmic signals to guide portfolio allocations.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock 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 ChFC® with over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with IBN Financial Services, Inc. and has held roles at StoneX Securities Inc., Trust Advisory Group, Ltd., and Ages Financial Services, Ltd. He is also the president and owner of Himmelstein Insurance Brokerage, Inc., a full-service brokerage general agent specializing in life and health insurance and annuities. 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 and manages client accounts using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with algorithmic portfolio strategies.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock 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 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Asset Management, National Securities Corporation, and Ridgeway Conger Advisory. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling traditional life and health insurance through National Insurance Corp. IBN Financial Services, Inc. offers financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates multiple investment teams, managing approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets across around 735 clients, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and algorithmic investment strategies.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock 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. in Fayetteville, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a scout for the Portland Trail Blazers, dedicating 16 to 20 hours per month to this role. 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 approximately $180.5 million in discretionary assets, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and algorithmic strategies to adjust client portfolios.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Real estate investing
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