Alliance Wealth Advisors, LLC

10/28/2026

When most people start saving for retirement, it is done under the impression that they are putting the money away for the long term and a lot of it will be lost to taxes and penalties if they try to access it early. Many don’t know when that “long term” period ends, and the funds can be accessed.

As retirement approaches, the last half birthday of your 50’s has some significance because it is the end of the said period. Who celebrates half birthdays though?

We’ll save that for another article. This one will provide some clarity and insight on what you need to be thinking about regarding your retirement assets 6 months before you turn 60.

When most people start saving for retirement, it is done under the impression that they are putting the money away for the long term and a lot of it will be lost to taxes and penalties if they try to access it early. Many don’t know when that “long term” period ends, and the funds can be acces...

10/26/2026

On October 15th, our firm was proud to serve as the presenting sponsor for the first ever Lackawanna College Community Impact Awards. Hundreds of guests came together and raised over $100,000 to directly help students with supplies and workforce development initatives.

Congratulations to Donald Jones III, recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, and John Basalyga, recipient of the Alliance Wealth Advisors Community Impact Award. Thank you to Lace by Epicurean, the Lackawanna College team, and every sponsor and guest who made the night possible.

We look forward to watching this new tradition grow!

https://alliancewealthadvisors.com/the-lackawanna-college-community-impact-awards/

10/20/2026

You turned 50, blinked, and now you’re 55. Another reminder that retirement is getting closer and another age that presents some options regarding retirement assets.

We are not advocating to take advantage of these options. In fact, we would recommend in most cases not to utilize them.

We are simply making you aware of the options that are available.

You turned 50, blinked, and now you’re 55. Another reminder that retirement is getting closer and another age that presents some options to you regarding your retirement assets.

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

What a night! We were a proud sponsor of the first-ever Lackawanna College Community Impact Awards!

Alliance has deep roots in this community, and helping make it better is a huge part of who we are. We believe good relationships and strong partnerships are what it’s all about.

We’re thrilled to have been part of an awesome evening honoring the people and organizations making a real difference in our region. Huge thanks to the Lackawanna team for pulling it all together!

10/15/2026

The 50th birthday has a lot of significance. One thing you may not think about when you turn 50 is how it affects your retirement savings.

There is, however, an important benefit to turning 50 as it relates to retirement. The government allows a “catch up” contribution to your retirement accounts, which enables you to save more than the stated contribution limits.

For IRAs and Roth IRAs, you can add an additional $1,100 per year. For corporate retirement plans, you can add an additional $8,000 per year.

The 50th birthday has a lot of significance. One thing you may not think about when you turn 50 is how it affects your retirement saving. There is, however, an important benefit to turning 50 as it relates to retirement. The government allows a “catch up” contribution to your retirement accounts...

10/13/2026

We are proud to sponsor the inaugural Lackawanna College Community Impact Awards this Thursday, October 15th!

We look forward to honoring those making a lasting difference in our region while investing in the next generation of students and workforce leaders. You can learn more by clicking the link below. We hope to see you there!

Join us for theLackawanna College Community Impact Awards, an inspiring evening honoring the innovators, leaders, and changemakers creating a stronger Northeastern Pennsylvania.

10/12/2026

ICYMI: Have you had a chance to listen to our latest interview with Mike Ruane?

In this episode, Mike shares his story for the first time, walking us through how he started, scaled, and sold his specialty pharmacy business in just over 4 years.

It’s a great story about entrepreneurship, taking a risk, and recognizing an opportunity. Check it out!

10/08/2026

For the latest episode of Inflection Points, we sat down with Mike Ruane. For the first time, Mike shares his story of starting, scaling, and selling his speciality pharmacy business.

“With a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck,” Mike and his team grew the business from a handful of patients on day one to serving thousands of patients each month across nearly 40 counties in Pennsylvania. In just over four years, he built it into one of the largest truly independent pharmacies in the state.

This is really fun conversation and a great story of entrepreneurship. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!