Paul V. Sydlansky, CFP
Founder, Lake Road Advisors, LLC
Paul Sydlansky, founder of Lake Road Advisors LLC, has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years. Prior to founding Lake Road Advisors, Paul worked as relationship manager for a Registered Investment Adviser. Previously, Paul worked at Morgan Stanley in New York City for 13 years. While at Morgan Stanley, Paul was a senior-level manager within the Institutional Equities Department. In 2018 he was named to Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list. Paul received a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Marist College and holds an MBA from New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business. Paul is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and the XY Planning Network (XYPN).
Phone: 607.438.2914 | E-mail: paul@lakeroadadvisors.com | Website: Lake Road Advisors LLC | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/psyd1
4 Potential Problems with Equity Compensation, and How to Solve Them
personal finance
4 Potential Problems with Equity Compensation, and How to Solve Them
Anyone who receives stock options, restricted stock units or other forms of equity compensation needs to understand how they work and how they are tax…
May 3, 2021
Are You Gambling or Investing? Here’s How to Tell
investing
Are You Gambling or Investing? Here’s How to Tell
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March 2, 2021
Fleeing the Big City? How the Move Could Impact Your Finances
personal finance
Fleeing the Big City? How the Move Could Impact Your Finances
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December 22, 2020
Is That Hot Investment Worth the Risk?
investing
Is That Hot Investment Worth the Risk?
High returns are great, but they come with some nasty baggage: high risk. The key is determining whether the reward justifies the risk.
September 23, 2020
Thinking About Day Trading? Read This First
investing
Thinking About Day Trading? Read This First
More people are getting into day trading these days, but don’t believe the hype. While some get lucky, the odds are stacked against you. If you really…
September 22, 2020
The Lessons We Can Learn from Times of Financial Crisis
investing
The Lessons We Can Learn from Times of Financial Crisis
It’s time to step back and take a look at how you weathered the coronavirus crisis. Did your cash hold up? Does your job feel secure? Your answers cou…
June 18, 2020
Is Now a Good Time to Invest?
stocks
Is Now a Good Time to Invest?
Yes, stocks are "on sale" now, and for some investors, now is an ideal time to ramp up their portfolios. But for others, it could be a huge mistake. H…
April 17, 2020
To Budget or Not to Budget? The Argument for Why Not Having One Might Be Best
savings
To Budget or Not to Budget? The Argument for Why Not Having One Might Be Best
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March 13, 2020
4 Questions to Ask Your Accountant Before You File Your Taxes
taxes
4 Questions to Ask Your Accountant Before You File Your Taxes
You don’t know what you don’t know, so get the most out of tax time by asking the right questions. The answers could help you save this year and in th…
February 5, 2020
Do You Save for College or for Retirement? What Parents Need to Know
Paying for College
Do You Save for College or for Retirement? What Parents Need to Know
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October 7, 2019
Feeling Financially Disorganized? Take Back Control, Starting with Your Cash Flow
Budgeting
Feeling Financially Disorganized? Take Back Control, Starting with Your Cash Flow
Getting a grip on your spending and ramping up your ability to save starts with just a few simple steps ... and three buckets.
August 5, 2019
Should You Supplement Your Traditional 529 with a Private 529 College Plan?
529 Plans
Should You Supplement Your Traditional 529 with a Private 529 College Plan?
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June 18, 2019
The Best College Savings Strategy to Use
529 Plans
The Best College Savings Strategy to Use
A 529 college savings plan comes with many advantages, and the best way to harness its power is to start ASAP and front-load your contributions.
April 5, 2019
What's Your Investment Return? Setting Expectations for Your Stock and Bond Portfolio
investing
What's Your Investment Return? Setting Expectations for Your Stock and Bond Portfolio
You are not average, and your portfolio returns aren't likely to be average, either. Trusting averages can be dangerous. But don't let that scare you …
January 29, 2019
What to Do (and Not Do) When the Market Drops
investing
What to Do (and Not Do) When the Market Drops
Things are pretty wild on Wall Street right now, but before you make any moves, read this.
December 12, 2018
Is a Rental Property the Best Way to Grow Your Wealth?
investing
Is a Rental Property the Best Way to Grow Your Wealth?
A rental real estate investment can seem like a great way to build your wealth (and maybe generate a little extra income), but how often does it reall…
November 1, 2018
Warning: 3 Serious Red Flags about Financial Advisers
Financial Planning
Warning: 3 Serious Red Flags about Financial Advisers
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August 8, 2018
How to Check a Financial Adviser's Credentials the Right Way
Financial Planning
How to Check a Financial Adviser's Credentials the Right Way
You're looking up a financial professional, but you can't find them on FINRA or the SEC's website. Is that a red flag, or did you just look in the wro…
June 15, 2018
Are You Saving Enough?
savings
Are You Saving Enough?
If you go by the book, you would shoot for 10% to 20% of your gross income. But that ballpark figure can be deceiving.
April 10, 2018
4 High-Yield Spots to Park Your Savings
savings
4 High-Yield Spots to Park Your Savings
How much is your savings account earning? It could be about $1 per year on an account worth $10,000. If so, take a moment to check rates for online op…
March 26, 2018
The 1 Thing You Can’t Forget to Take When Leaving a Job
retirement
The 1 Thing You Can’t Forget to Take When Leaving a Job
Some people take more care boxing up the pens, paper clips and coffee cups in their desks when they pack up for a new job than they do wrapping up the…
January 17, 2018
A Charitable Strategy for Residents of High-Tax States
taxes
A Charitable Strategy for Residents of High-Tax States
If you live in high-tax state, you may be asking what can you do to save after the new tax overhaul? Doubling up on your charitable contributions ever…
January 11, 2018
4 Telltale Signs You're Ready to Quit the Rat Race
retirement
4 Telltale Signs You're Ready to Quit the Rat Race
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December 12, 2017
Form ADV: It’s Like a Background Check for Your Financial Adviser
Financial Planning
Form ADV: It’s Like a Background Check for Your Financial Adviser
Investors curious about how their financial professional operates (including fees and any possible conflicts of interest) just need to take a look at …
October 11, 2017
Your Financial Adviser Charges What? Understand the Value of Advice
Financial Planning
Your Financial Adviser Charges What? Understand the Value of Advice
Here's a breakdown of how compensation for financial advice works, and what kinds of services you can expect to receive for the price you pay.
September 18, 2017
How Monte Carlo Analysis Can Calm Your Fears About Running Out of Money in Retirement
Making Your Money Last
How Monte Carlo Analysis Can Calm Your Fears About Running Out of Money in Retirement
Running different scenarios through this forecasting model can help you make smarter decisions both before and after retirement.
June 28, 2017
Investing Rule No. 1: Don't Believe Doomsayers
investing
Investing Rule No. 1: Don't Believe Doomsayers
There's no such thing as a stock market psychic, but there are ways to protect yourself from the next disaster (and from your own misguided tendencies…
June 14, 2017