My first job in the financial services industry was in the shareholder services department of Eaton Vance in Boston. I acted as the last line of defense for clients desperate for advice during the 2008 financial crisis. I could not believe there were so many people who could not get in contact with the advisor that sold them the mutual fund they were calling about, and I knew I wanted to change that. I thrived in that calamitous stock environment and enjoyed educating shareholders while talking them off the edge. That was when my true passion for the financial advisory world was born. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER" professional with our 67 year old family business at Bryant Asset Management, I personally advise about 150 local families and individuals. I am a member of the Capital District Financial Planning Association, a member of the Nex Gen Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Board and a former treasurer of the board of directors of the Capital Alliance of Young Professionals. I graduated from Voorheesville HS and received a BA cum laude from Gettysburg College. My wife, Katie, and I live in Delmar. My big passions are golf, traveling and skiing. I share my passion for skiing by volunteering as a ski instructor at Double H Ranch. I believe it is almost impossible to have a completely objective view of your money, so I act as a 3rd party objective view for my clients.

About Bryant Asset Mgt

We provide great service: Our entire team of financial advisors and staff are dedicated to our clients success and wellbeing. Leveraging the latest technology coupled with old-fashioned personal service, we do our very best to exceed our clients expectations every single day. We educate: We do much more than manage our clients money. We help them build a path to financial success and realization of their life goals through ongoing education and behavioral coaching. We give back: We are a locally-owned firm dedicated to giving back to our community through our Bryant Asset Generations Grant program, sponsorship of the annual Delmar Dash, and ongoing support of numerous charities and community organizations. Conor Bryant is dually registered as a registered representative and investment adviser representative of Commonwealth Financial Network. In these roles, Conor Bryant is able to offer two types of accounts: brokerage accounts and asset management accounts. When serving as your advisor on a brokerage account, Conor Bryant is required to act in accordance with the requirements of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). When serving as your advisor on an asset management account, Conor Bryant is required to act in a fiduciary capacity.

Advisory Services Provided

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities

Throughout my career, I have focused on one major initiative when working with clients: To understand their financial goals thoroughly and structure a long-term path forward to achieve them.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews¹ and Barron's², with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. ¹Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); ²The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.

Jim Shagawat CFP®, ChFC®, is a Partner Advisor with AdvicePeriod and based in Bergen County, New Jersey. For almost 20 years, Jim has continually offered his clients the highest level of service with innovative, tailored financial solutions including tax-efficient strategies and estate planning. In his field, Jim is known for his modern approach to wealth management and flexibility to his customers needs. His vast and diverse pool of clients includes a lead movie actress, educators, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives. Formerly the founder of Windfall Wealth", Jim joined AdvicePeriod due to its close alignment with his own philosophy of approaching wealth management with intelligence, and thoughtful decision making that is both active and proactive while always keeping the clients best interests in mind. Jim holds an MBA and offers extensive knowledge and experience in financial planning, investing, and estate planning. Over the years, he has gained valuable skills in understanding the visions of different customers easily, as well as developing a road map catered towards attaining the client's personal financial goals. Jim attends to his clients with the utmost professionalism and offers his services with staunch trustworthiness, and uncompromising integrity. These attributes have earned him the trust of his clients and professional recognition with the prestigious Five Star Wealth Manager Award. Jim has also been recognized as Bergen County, NJ Top Financial Advisor. Jim has made appearances on PBS and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. In his free time, Jim enjoys sound engineering, watching films, being a dad, and playing the saxophone. Bergen County, NJ Top Financial Advisor awards are based on three criteria: 1) Individual financial advisors number of years in business; 2) number of individual client relationships; and 3) advisor firms assets under management. All three criteria were given equal weighting in deciding the final order of the rankings. Recognition and awards The prestigious Five Star Wealth Manager Award. Recognized as Bergen County, NJ Top Financial Advisor. Appearances on PBS and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Bergen County, NJ Top Financial Advisor awards are based on three criteria: 1) Individual financial advisors number of years in business; 2) number of individual client relationships; and 3) advisor firms assets under management. All three criteria were given equal weighting in deciding the final order of the rankings.

About AdvicePeriod

We deliver actionable advice with tangible outcomes. At AdvicePeriod we value simplicity and accountability. And, as planners first, you can expect clear insight that enables you to keep more of your wealth, so you can provide for you, your family, and for future generations. We want you to meet your financial objectives. Our firm is grounded in robust planning. Its what allows us to deliver advice that makes a difference now and in the long run. We want you to sleep well at night. No more worrying. Our data-driven experts make sure you keep more of what youve earned, and we offer total access and transparency whenever you want it. We want you to be happy you found us. To ensure youre happy were part of your life, well keep you in the know with unparalleled service. We cant control the markets, but we can control the experience.

Advisory Services Provided

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts