Independent & Fiduciary Since 1996

Your Financial Future, Thoughtfully Planned

Personalized investment, retirement, tax, and estate planning for individuals, families, and business owners across Central New York.

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Since 1996
Serving Central New York
Our Story

Three Decades of Trust

The Terzolo Financial Group began in 1996 when Ed Terzolo started a small accounting firm from his dining room table. What started as a one-person practice has grown into a comprehensive financial planning firm serving hundreds of families and businesses across Central New York.

When Shelly joined the firm in 2002, together they developed a successful wealth management practice, combining deep tax expertise with personalized financial planning. Today, The Terzolo Financial Group manages over $50 million in client assets.

As an independent, fiduciary firm, we answer to no one but our clients. Every recommendation, every strategy, every decision is made with one question in mind: is this in the client's best interest?

$50M+
Assets Managed
30+
Years Experience
100%
Fiduciary
What We Do

Comprehensive Financial Guidance

We take a holistic view of your finances — integrating tax planning, investment management, retirement strategies, and estate planning into one coordinated plan.

01

Financial Planning

Comprehensive planning that considers your complete financial landscape to create a personalized roadmap.

02

Retirement Planning

Time-segmented strategies using our ATS method to maximize your retirement experience.

03

Investment Management

Customized strategies to protect and grow your wealth, selected solely in your best interest.

04

Tax Services

Expert tax preparation and year-round planning for individuals and businesses in all 50 states.

05

Estate Planning

Preserve the legacy you intend to leave behind, aligned with your financial strategy.

06

Insurance Solutions

Life, health, disability, long-term care, and property coverage integrated with your financial plan.

Who We Serve

Expertise Across Life Stages

Individuals & Families

From newlyweds building their first savings plan to retirees managing distributions, we meet you where you are.

Medical Professionals

We understand the unique financial complexities of healthcare — student debt, practice overhead, deferred compensation, and malpractice coverage.

Educators

Teachers face unique retirement systems and benefits. We help you navigate TRS, 403(b) plans, and pension optimization.

Small Business Owners

Full-spectrum business financial services including succession planning, exit strategies, payroll tax, and business entity structuring.

Our Process

How We Work Together

01

Discover

We start by understanding your complete financial picture — goals, concerns, assets, obligations, and the life you want to build.

02

Design

We craft a personalized strategy that integrates investment, tax, retirement, and estate planning into one cohesive plan.

03

Implement

We put your plan into action — opening accounts, reallocating assets, filing returns, and coordinating with your other advisors.

04

Monitor

Life changes. Markets shift. We review and adjust your plan regularly to keep you on track toward your goals.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Ed and Shelly have been managing our finances for over 15 years. They treat us like family and have guided us through every major financial decision.

Michael S.
Common Questions

Answers You Can Trust

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As fiduciaries, we are legally and ethically obligated to act in your best interest at all times. Our recommendations are based solely on what's best for you — not what generates the highest fee for us.

Let's Start the Conversation

Your first consultation is always complimentary. No pressure, no obligation — just a straightforward conversation about your financial goals and how we might help.

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