The Mustico Financial Group

10/10/2026

🏆 We’re honored to be nominated!

The Mustico Financial Group has been nominated for the 2026 Best of the Twin Tiers Community’s Choice Awards!

A special thank you to our clients and community for your continued trust, support, and for recognizing our team!

We would greatly appreciate your vote in the following categories:

⭐ Best Financial Planning Services
⭐ Best Financial Advisor: Michael Mustico

🗳️ You can vote once per day in each category! Every vote counts, and we truly appreciate your support.

🔗 Cast your vote here: https://stargazette.gannettcontests.com/2026-Best-of-Twin-Tiers-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery?group=561200

Thank you for supporting The Mustico Financial Group!

08/07/2026

The Mustico Financial Group is proud to support the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce at today’s James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament ⛳

07/29/2026

Extended care is one of the biggest wild cards in retirement.

Costs vary by location, care type, and health needs—but they’ve all been rising faster than many realize.

These five insights can help you understand what drives costs and why they often catch retirees by surprise.

Sources:
1. CareScout.com, June 2026 https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care
2. AALTCI.org, June 2026 https://www.aaltci.org/long-term-care-insurance/learning-center/ltcfacts-2025.php
3. EBRI.org, 2026 https://www.ebri.org/docs/default-source/rcs/2026-rcs/rcs_26-fs-1_confid.pdf?sfvrsn=1c29022f_3

05/21/2026

Last week, Ellie proudly completed the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Chemung Program! 🎉

This program brings together emerging leaders from across Chemung County to strengthen leadership skills, build connections, and inspire positive impact throughout the community. We’re so proud of Ellie’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to personal and professional growth.

Congratulations, Ellie, on this amazing accomplishment! 👏

05/14/2026

Travel can feel very different once time is no longer tightly scheduled.

For many, it becomes less about fitting a trip into the calendar and more about deciding how they want to spend their time. Whether that means staying longer, traveling more often, or bringing family along, those choices often reflect years of thoughtful decisions.

It may be worth revisiting how travel fits into your overall approach, especially as priorities continue to evolve!

05/11/2026

The Leadership Chemung Class of 2026 will celebrate commencement Thursday, May 14. We're sharing feedback from this year's class on their experience with the program. Registration for Leadership Chemung 2026-27 will begin this summer. Watch this page for more information soon!

Ellie Mustico

04/17/2026

🌟 April is Financial Literacy Month 🌟

💡 Let's recognize the value of understanding our finances and making informed financial decisions. 💪
💡 Whether you're a financial guru or just beginning your money management journey, this month offers the ideal opportunity to boost your financial knowledge. 📚
💡 From budgeting and saving to investing, there's a wealth of knowledge to explore!
💡 Together, we can create a community that excels at managing money! 🎉

04/14/2026

Where is your money actually going each month? Use this budgeting tool to break down your income and expenses and spot opportunities to do more with what you have.

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

04/07/2026

Spring isn’t just for deep cleaning your home, it’s also a chance to clear out the financial clutter that built up over the winter.

Now’s a great time to check in on your spending, review automatic payments, organize important documents, and take one small step toward a bigger goal.

It doesn’t have to be all at once, just one thing at a time.

Need help figuring out where to start? Reach out, we are happy to help.

🔗 Sources CNBC, April 2025 Kiplinger, March 2024 American Express, March 2024

04/01/2026

We have some exciting news to share about our upcoming renovation! We’re adding a full-service coffee bar to our waiting room. Our very own Mike will be stepping in as barista, ready to craft a wide variety of specialty drinks for our clients to enjoy!