Our advison, Merri, was wonderful. She was caring, knowledgeable, and efficient. She help us…read morecancel a universal life policy we could no longer afford and come up with another one with the same company whom she had contacted for us. Her service was greatly appreciated.

From the owner: Our team of experienced financial advisors and legacy professionals bring a stewardship-centered…read moreapproach to financial planning for individuals, families, nonprofits, and businesses. Planning and managing your finances with a long-term goal (such as retirement) can be complicated. Taxes and laws only make it more confusing. How can you effectively steward your resources to benefit your loved ones, and while saving enough for retirement? That's where our team comes in. We'll work with you at whatever stage of life you're in to provide guidance, and help implement a plan to reach your goals. Placing a high value on integrity and knowledge has helped our clients maximize their wealth. We nurture long-term relationships with our clients, and work closely and continually with them to provide the highest quality wealth management. For nonprofits, we provide professional planned giving strategy creation and implementation services to help your organization capture available gifts. Whether your organization is a nonprofit or a business, our team of professional asset and wealth managers, Certified Financial Planners (CFPs), investment advisors, and support staff will help you plan for your organization's future. Visit our website for more information or give us a call to see how we can help you Dream More, Plan More, and Do More with your finances. Or call us at 607-725-4786 to speak to our Faithward Advisors branch in Binghamton, NY.

My experiences with Alternatives Federal Credit Union have largely been very positive…read more Shortly after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy ten years ago, I applied to several banks and credit unions for an auto loan, and Alternatives by far provided me with the best loan terms (3.9% interest, while everyone else offered me loans at 10%). So of course I went with Alternatives 3.9% loan and was able to pay it off in two years and two months. Their loan officer was very helpful and understanding regarding my financial situation. I also took their ten week Moneywise financial literacy course which was excellent and very helpful regarding developing a much better understanding of budgeting, investing, debt, credit card selection and management, etc. With their help, I went from being $53,000 in debt to almost $300,000. in savings and investments over the past ten years. Hence (like most things in life), Alternatives Federal Credit Union is largely what you make of it!...

WORST Bank in Ithaca!!!!! Their outside ATM is often Not…read moreWorking. They frequently have only 1 drive through window open, and if you go inside you'll be waiting even longer. Their staff has an attitude, they act like you are bothering them if you want service!!! I CLOSED both of my accounts there because they said they won't take my coin rolls for deposit!!!!!! Go to ANY OTHER BANK, you'll be better off!

Went in to just ask a simple question about a business loan, the place looked brand new and artsy…read morewith macs all over but a bunch of empty desks, a very young man (possibly a kid) was playing some alternative rock music in a corner office while playing on his computer, I could not get a single sentence out about my intentions or my finance question before I was cut off and asked to leave. I tried to "calm down" the person and started looking around to see if there was someone else who could help me. I was asked to leave and within 4 minutes of walking in I was back in the parking lot before I knew what happened. At first I thought he was just a kid not ready for the business world and wasting his fathers money for an upstart company, then I read the other 5 star review on here and now I'm SURE of it. The other review is from his upstairs landlord and also the owner of Target Shopper Magazine (where he "saw the ad" Anyone with an ounce of business sense knows you do not start and finish a business loan transaction within 3 days, avoid this kid who will probably be gone in a couple months and stick with a loan professional

Christa was very helpful when I needed to get a notary in a very short time. She was efficient and…read morereasonably priced. I will recommend Christa for your notary needs.

Christa was terrific in getting our notary needs met - traveled to our house, was quick, efficient,…read moreand incredibly patient. So glad to know this service is available in CNY.

One of the most professional offices I have ever dealt with. I had a small problem and the problem…read morewas handled, beyond my expectations, by the owner. I would recommend this accounting firm to everyone.

I've had my taxes done by Ron Parrish since 1986, and never had a complaint. The first time I went,…read morehe explained what the previous preparer had done wrong, and corrected it. One thing you should know - they are very honest. They will help you get every dollar you LEGALLY deserve, but they're not going to cheat; for your benefit and theirs. I didn't know them at all 35 years ago, but now they are like family, and I trust them implicitly.

Highest fees. they charge for paper documents. without telling you. rude workers set up your…read moreaccount so you have to overdraw you then hit you with 4 overdraft fees of 40 a pop. really went downhill and fast as the greed really is kicking in. It is a well known fact in the area to run run far away when you see tiogastatebank.

The online banking is very frustrating. Your user id is a 12 digit number assigned to you. Then…read moreyou HAVE to change your password every 2 months. Visions credit union doesn't require a password change. Not the most convenient bank. The drive up atms are set too far back.

I was one of the members they bought from Chase, so I have been banking here since they started in…read moreBinghamton. This is the worse bank ever, they steal your money. I had more money than you can imagine in my account... Way-way more than what is coved by federal insurance. My other account was a "slush fund" for my ex-wife, I told them, she is irresponsible with money, I need overdraft protection. This was before official divorce so they ran my name through a credit report and denied me. I said, look, it's clear I have money to cover it, please do something! They are a do nothing but steal your money bank. I had charges illegally on there... They told me until I paid them their over draft fee they were not going to help me What did I do? I took out my gobs of money, what did they do? Tried to kiss my butt is what they attempted to do, which only made me angerier. Here I asked them for legitimate help, to make sure my ex's account didn't incur unnessisary fees, to investigate and stop certain auto payments.... And not until I went in, sat down, and transferred the money into another bank did they care to be nice. Screw this bank! Thieves! Oh, one last note, there was a blond woman who sat in a desk, pretty, she was the rudest and most unhelpful person. I had to go over her head once to get basic service. When I went to the main branch and complained they apologized, but this lady is a power hungry bag! Eventually I think she became a manager of a sort.. So they rewarded her! She should have been fired.

Solid bank. Good amount of locations in the Greater Binghamton area…read more Friendly and educated staff. Good rates on personal and business loans.