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The Independent Financial Counselors

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IFC was a pioneer in the industry bringing personalized, fee-only financial planning to individuals, and we remain a leader in the field. No robo planning, no commissions, only specifically tailored plans to optimize you and your family's individualized goals.

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Gary H. Schatsky, JD

About Gary Schatsky

Attorney · Financial Planner · Chair Emeritus of NAPFA · Lecturer · Community Activist

Mr. Schatsky founded IFC (Independent Financial Counselors) in 1981 in Albany, NY. IFC pioneered the concept of comprehensive fee-only financial advisory services for individuals, which at the time was almost unheard of. IFC has since established an office in New York City that boasts a nationwide clientele.

Mr. Schatsky lectures nationally on topics such as personal finance, investments, and tax and estate planning. His television appearances include NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, CBS This Morning, and CNBC's "Money Talk" and "The Money Club."

He's also been featured in "The Wall Street Journal Radio Report" and National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" and "Marketplace." He is frequently quoted in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, Fortune, Medical Economics, BusinessWeek, Smart Money, and USA Today.

Several magazines have recognized Mr. Schatsky as one of the top financial advisors in America.

Professional Recognition

Worth – Top 250 Financial Planners Mutual Fund – Top 100 "Super Planners" Medical Economics – Top 150 for Doctors

Credentials & Education

Attorney & NY State Bar Member Chair Emeritus of NAPFA B.A. Economics (SUNY Albany) J.D. cum laude (Boston University)

Community Service

Community service is paramount to Mr. Schatsky. He recently served as the Assistant Director of the Center for Financial Management, affiliated with the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy in Albany, New York. In that capacity, he guided municipalities throughout New York State in the areas of investment, cash management, and municipal bond issuance.

Our Team

Skilled work, holistic values.

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Gary H. Schatsky, JD

President

Attorney, Financial Planner, Chair Emeritus of NAPFA, Lecturer, Community Activist

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Noel Bitterman

Senior Financial Planner

Experienced financial planning professional dedicated to client success

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Matthew Souther, CFP®

Senior Financial Planner

Certified Financial Planner focused on comprehensive wealth management

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Erin McNerney Smith

Office Manager

Ensuring smooth operations and exceptional client service

Our Services

Specializing in skilled, personalized, objective and comprehensive wealth management planning

Investment Advice

Comprehensive investment strategies tailored to your risk tolerance and financial goals.

Advanced Tax Strategizing

Strategic tax planning to minimize your tax burden and maximize your wealth.

Retirement Planning

Secure your retirement with personalized planning and investment strategies.

Wealth Preservation

Protect your legacy with comprehensive estate planning strategies.

Intercompany Collaboration

Comprehensive insurance analysis to protect you and your family.

Fee-Only Advisory

Objective advice with no commissions or conflicts of interest.

With our combined years of technical expertise, investment experience, and ongoing training, we offer realistic financial solutions for all areas, such as investment, tax, estate, retirement and insurance planning.

Client Resources

Essential tools and resources for our valued clients

Gary in the Press

Recent media coverage and expert commentary

2021

Barron's – Here's the Latest Way Advisors Are Shielding Clients From Fraud

Expert insights on protecting clients from financial fraud

2019

iSpot.tv – Gainbridge TV Spot, 'Fixed Annuities'

Television appearance discussing fixed annuities

2018

Barron's – No Volatility Here: Cash Makes a Comeback

Analysis of cash investments in volatile markets

2018

The Wall Street Journal – Who Are the Big Players in the Bond Market?

Expert commentary on bond market participants

2017

AARP – Give Yourself a Financial Checkup

Comprehensive guide to financial health assessment

2017

CNBC – 5 ways to give financial security for the holidays

Holiday financial planning strategies

Gary has been featured in major publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, BusinessWeek, Smart Money, Money Magazine, and USA Today.

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Important Disclosure Information

IFC Personal Money Managers, Inc. ("IFC") is an SEC registered investment adviser located in New York, New York. A copy of the IFC current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees continues to remain available upon request.

The IFC may only transact business in those states in which it is registered, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. The IFC's web site is limited to the dissemination of general information pertaining to its advisory services, together with access to additional investment-related information, publications, and links. Accordingly, the publication of the IFC's web site on the Internet should not be construed by any consumer and/or prospective client as IFC's solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, over the Internet. Any subsequent, direct communication by the IFC with a prospective client shall be conducted by a representative that is either registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration in the state where the prospective client resides. A copy of the IFC's current written disclosure Brochure and Form CRS discussing the IFC's business operations, services, and fees is available on this web site and/or from IFC upon written request. The IFC does not make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy, timeliness, suitability, completeness, or relevance of any information prepared by any unaffiliated third party, whether linked to the IFC's web site or incorporated herein, and takes no responsibility therefor. All such information is provided solely for convenience purposes only and all users thereof should be guided accordingly.

Please remember that different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including those undertaken or recommended by the IFC), will be profitable or equal any historical performance level(s).

Certain portions of the IFC's web site (i.e. newsletters, articles, commentaries, etc.) may contain a discussion of, and/or provide access to, the IFC (and those of other investment and non-investment professionals) positions and/or recommendations as of a specific prior date. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions, such discussion may no longer be reflective of current position(s) and/or recommendation(s). Moreover, no client or prospective client should assume that any such discussion serves as the receipt of, or a substitute for, personalized advice from IFC, or from any other investment professional. The IFC is neither an attorney nor an accountant, and no portion of the web site content should be interpreted as legal, accounting or tax advice.

Please Note: Limitations. Neither rankings nor recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, publications, media, or other organizations, nor the achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, or license, membership in any professional organization, or any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that the client will experience a certain level of results if the investment professional or the investment professional's firm is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A fee was not paid by either the investment professional or the investment professional's firm to receive the ranking. The ranking is based upon specific criteria and methodology (see ranking criteria/methodology). No ranking or recognition should be construed as an endorsement by any past or current client of the investment professional or the investment professional's firm.

To the extent that any client or prospective client utilizes any economic calculator or similar interactive device contained within or linked to IFC's web site, the client and/or prospective client acknowledges and understands that the information resulting from the use of any such calculator/device, is not, and should not be construed, in any manner whatsoever, as the receipt of, or a substitute for, personalized individual advice from the IFC, or from any other investment professional.

Each client and prospective client agrees, as a condition precedent to his/her/its access to IFC's web site, to release and hold harmless the IFC, its officers, directors, owners, employees and agents from any and all adverse consequences resulting from any of his/her/its actions and/or omissions which are independent of his/her/its receipt of personalized individual advice from the IFC.

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I understand that the password-protected section is a secure web site intended only to allow a client access to information relative to his/her/its specific account. I also understand that I will be assigned an individual password. I agree not to share my password with any other person. I hereby release and hold the IFC harmless from any adverse consequences relative to any failure by me to keep the identity of my password secure.

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