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Lesko Financial Services adds Barber as financial advisor
VESTAL — Lesko Financial Services, Inc. recently announced that RJ Barber has joined the firm as a financial advisor. Barber comes to Lesko Financial after 15 years with Visions Investment Services, where he led the Barber Porter Group. “RJ Barber is a prominent, local wealth management advisor, bringing more than 20 years of experience in […]
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VESTAL — Lesko Financial Services, Inc. recently announced that RJ Barber has joined the firm as a financial advisor.
Barber comes to Lesko Financial after 15 years with Visions Investment Services, where he led the Barber Porter Group.
“RJ Barber is a prominent, local wealth management advisor, bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial planning as well as a track record of commitment to our community. Clients will appreciate his analytical skills and insights, along with rigorous planning and personalized service. We are delighted that he has joined the Lesko Financial team,” Lesko Financial Services CEO/General Securities Principal Greg Lesko said,
Barber is the director of the Binghamton Investment Fund & Zurack Trading Room at Binghamton University School of Management. He is a graduate of Suffolk University and SUNY Broome and is a life-long resident of the Triple Cities.
Lesko Financial Services, providing independent financial products and services since 1948, has about $1 billion of client assets under management.

Oneida Health searches for next president and CEO; interim CEO named
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Herkimer College mourns passing of founding president McLaughlin
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Boyce Thompson Institute appoints its first female president
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Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund awards nearly $75,000 in grants
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Price Rite Marketplace hosting a walk-in job fair on Thursday afternoon
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SUNY Poly raises nearly $185,000 in fundraising campaign
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