John G. Ullman and Associates
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder | John G. Ullman, Barbara Ullman |
| Headquarters | Horseheads, New York , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | John G. Ullman (CEO, Chairman, Founder), Jason Nickerson (President, COO) |
| Products | Financial planning, investment management, tax services, retirement strategies, philanthropic advising, estate planning |
Number of employees | 75+ (2025) |
John G. Ullman and Associates (JGUA) is a U.S.-based wealth management and financial advisory organization headquartered in Horseheads, New York, with additional locations in Corning, New York, Rhinebeck (town), New York, Rochester, New York, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, investment management, tax services, retirement strategies, philanthropic advising, and estate planning.
History
Established in 1978 by John G. Ullman and Barbara Ullman, JGUA started as an independent financial advisory business. Its original office was located in Corning, New York, eventually growing to occupy five Market Street buildings. Subsequent branch expansions took place in Rochester and Rhinebeck, New York, with the most recent office opening in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2023.
By 2017, the company reported annual revenues of $12.5 million and managed assets totaling around $900 million, supported by a team of 58 employees. As of March 2025, assets under management had increased to $1.36 billion.
In 2018, operations within the Corning area were centralized into a new 30,000-square-foot headquarters situated in Horseheads’ Airport Corporate Park near Elmira Corning Regional Airport. This consolidation aimed to improve efficiency by bringing all local staff together under one facility.
Operations and Services
Operating as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), JGUA delivers comprehensive financial solutions tailored to individuals and affluent clients. Its primary offerings encompass:
- Financial planning
- Portfolio and investment management
- Tax preparation and planning
- Retirement strategy development
- Philanthropic giving consulting
- Estate planning
As of 2025, John G. Ullman holds the positions of CEO, Chairman, and Founder, while Jason Nickerson serves as President and COO. The firm employs more than 75 professionals.
Recognition
John G. Ullman received the Corning Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year award in 1997. In 2013, the company was honored with the Star-Gazette Best of the Twin Tiers Award for Investment/Financial Planning. JGUA and its leadership have also been featured in financial media such as The Wall Street Transcript, where they shared perspectives on market trends and investment approaches.
Media and Community Engagement
In 2023, JGUA collaborated with WENY-TV to introduce a weekly "Financial Health" segment airing during the 5:30 news hour. This feature includes commentary from President Jason Nickerson along with other team members.
The firm maintains active involvement in community programs including participation in local expos, educational workshops at institutions like Keuka College, as well as events such as the Wellsboro Senior Expo and activities hosted by the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce.
In 1994, John G. and Barbara Ullman established the Bobbie and John G. Ullman Family Foundation Inc., which supports charitable initiatives focused on performing arts and youth programs within Corning, NY.