Brian Teta - Financial Advisor

06/24/2026

Extra payments on student loans can save you more than you might expect. See how accelerating your payoff affects your timeline and total interest paid.

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

06/24/2026

The summer job landscape has dramatically shifted since 1980. Back then, teens and college students flooded the job market during summer break, finding work at theme parks, retail stores, and more. With the minimum wage at $3.10/hr, managers made room for young workers, often allowing them to continue part-time during the school year.

Fast forward to today: Many employers seek full-time availability, with minimum wage at around $7.25/hr. The demand for flexibility is gone, and summer jobs are less economically viable for both businesses and students.

Now, with the rise of unpaid internships, volunteer work, and side hustles, students are building skills and brands rather than just earning money. When you see a young person working this summer, remember they're keeping a vintage tradition alive.

Sources:
Salon, May 26, 2025
Department of Labor, March 2, 2026

06/24/2026

Drop by and say hello at Funky Beez in Vestal—feel free to bring a colleague, friend, or family member to meet me and the team.

No agenda, just conversations—and the first shake is on us.

06/23/2026

Financial professionals can own their book of business without the responsibility of running their office.

At Cetera Investors, our supported independence model means that the day-to-day office tasks are taken care of, giving more time to focus on what's most important.

06/23/2026

If you are retiring earlier than expected, you may be struggling to know what comes next. A few simple steps can help you feel like you are on the right path again.

Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

We know there is no one-size fits all approach to serving your clients. In fact, we embrace that. Whether you are an independent financial professional or transitioning from a wirehouse, we have the systems in place to serve your unique business needs.

Explore your options. Lets connect.

06/22/2026

We’re not just building portfolios, we’re building a more inclusive future. Join a team where your work creates opportunity, drives equity, and makes a lasting impact.