Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, estate planning, and tax preparation. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors reports 555 clients. They include 350 individual clients, 199 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($654M across 1,322 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 49 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 63% | 16% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 36% | 83% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 350 | $102M | 15.6% | $292K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 199 | $546M | 83.4% | $2.74M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 6 | $6.08M | 0.9% | $1.01M |
| Total | 555 | $654M | 100% | $1.18M |
- Clients
- 350
- Regulatory AUM
- $102M
- AUM share
- 15.6%
- Avg. per client
- $292K
- Clients
- 199
- Regulatory AUM
- $546M
- AUM share
- 83.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.74M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.08M
- AUM share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- $1.01M
Total
- Clients
- 555
- Regulatory AUM
- $654M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.18M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 49
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors charges up to 1.25% a year for its Investment Services Fee. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 4 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Financial planning and consulting are negotiable, generally $100 to $10,000 on a fixed fee basis or $150 to $350 hourly, with up to half due on signing.
- Non-Discretionary Investment Services
- Non-discretionary investment services are negotiated, generally $100 to $10,000 on a fixed fee basis or $150 to $350 hourly.
- Pension Participant Consulting
- Consulting for individual participants in self-directed pension plans is a fixed fee of $100 to $10,000, an hourly fee of $150 to $350, or an asset-based fee of up to 1.25%.
- Tax Preparation
- Tax preparation is a negotiable fixed fee generally from $75 to $2,500, under a separate engagement.
Ezra Cornell owns 50% to 75% of Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors. Ezra Cornell is CEO; the leadership team includes President Cathy Lamorie, Chief Investment Officer Nelson Mead and Chief Operating Officer Shane O'Neill. It has 5 employees.
Staff
- 5 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.
Ezra Cornell
Control person · since January 2008
- Owns 10% to 25% of Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.
Nelson Mead
Control person · since March 2019
- Owns 10% to 25% of Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.
Shane O'Neill
Control person · since October 2020
- Owns 5% to 10% of Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.
Molly O'Neill
since January 2024
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors’ regulatory assets grew from $525M (March 2021) to $654M (March 2026); clients rose from 528 to 555 and employees fell from 7 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $654M | 555 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $570M | 533 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $492M | 525 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $444M | 484 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr 2022April 2022 | $502M | 452 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $525M | 528 | 7 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
New York · 1 listed address
- 2415 North Triphammer Road, Suite 1, IthacaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 2415 North Triphammer Road, Suite 1, Ithaca, NY 14850-1094
- Website
- cornellpochily.com
- Phone
- 607-391-7080
- SEC file
- 801-68467
- Founded
- 2008
- Structure
- New York corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Fidelity ($633M). Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors has custody of $62.2M for 54 clients.
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $633M100%
At year end, Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts were largely in funds (40%) and stocks (39%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $372M across 189 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (7.7%), iShares TR (5.6%) and Nvidia Corporation (5.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks39%
- Funds40%
- Bonds6%
- Investment grade corporate bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash7%
- Other8%
- Certificates of deposit8%
How many clients does Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors have?
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors has 555 clients and manages $654 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 350 individual clients, 199 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors offer?
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, estate planning, and tax preparation.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors charge?
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors charges up to 1.25% a year for its Investment Services Fee. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: CORNELL POCHILY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 30 March 2026
Which custodians does Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors use?
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $633M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors have?
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 40% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 39% exchange-traded equities, 8% other, 7% cash and equivalents, 4% investment grade corporate bonds, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% state and local bonds. The 8% other category is described as: Certificates of Deposit.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors?
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors’ direct owners are Ezra Cornell (50% to 75%), Nelson Mead (10% to 25%), Shane O'Neill (10% to 25%) and Molly O'Neill (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors get paid?
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors?
Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors’ main office is at 2415 North Triphammer Road, Suite 1, Ithaca, NY 14850-1094. Its phone number is 607-391-7080. Its website is cornellpochily.com.