Nottingham Advisors, the asset management arm of Nottingham Financial Group, has been recognized as one of the country’s “elite advisory groups making measurable impact for clients and the industry at large” by industry publication InvestmentNews.

Nottingham Advisors gained 5-Star recognition for investment services delivered to clients through DB360, a fully bundled defined-benefit retirement plan service offered in partnership with sister company BPAS. Nottingham Financial Group and BPAS are both subsidiaries of Community Financial System, Inc.

“The 5-Star Wealth Management Teams Report honors U.S. firms that excel in client growth, retention, and service,” the publication said. “To qualify for the recognition, teams consisting of four or more advisors were nominated by investors nationwide and evaluated across several dimensions: meaningful contributions to client outcomes, demonstrated understanding of client needs, impact over the past 12 months, and overall performance based on assets under management (AUM) and team effectiveness.”

DB360 offers holistic pension plan management with integrated custody, participant education, payment services, recordkeeping, and actuarial services from BPAS along with custom investment management solutions from Nottingham. These solutions include Liability Driven Investment strategies to minimize pension-funded ratio-volatility and strategies to help smaller pensions with little experience access the alternative investments market and begin to integrate those offerings into their pension plans.

“We’re honored to receive this award, which recognizes the deep experience we bring to serving institutional investors and defined benefit plans,” said Michael Cerminaro, President & CEO of Nottingham Financial Group. “In an environment that demands precision, discipline, and foresight, our team is committed to delivering plan-specific investment solutions that help clients navigate complexity and achieve their long-term goals. This recognition affirms the strength of our approach and the value we strive to deliver to our clients every day.”

“We are so proud of the 5-Star recognition for our DB360 plan and of the Nottingham team,” said Jason Disco, President of BPAS Actuarial & Pension Services. “It is truly a reflection of the talent, collaboration, and unwavering commitment each team member brings every day. It’s a privilege to be part of such an exceptional group of professionals and we agree with Investment News that the Nottingham team is 5-star all the way.”

Nottingham Advisors offers both institutional and individual clients experience, sophistication, and professionalism when helping them achieve their goals. With over 40 years of serving Western New York and clients in more than 30 states, Nottingham tailors each solution to fit the specific needs of each client.

For more information about Nottingham’s offerings, visit www.nottinghamadvisors.com or call 716-633-3800.

Nottingham Advisors, Inc. (Nottingham) is an SEC registered investment adviser with its principal place of business in the State of New York. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. For information pertaining to the registration status of Nottingham, as well as its fees and services, please refer to our disclosure statement as set forth on Form ADV, available upon request or via the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov). The information contained herein should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in the stock market involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal invested, and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This material contains certain forward-looking statements which indicate future possibilities. Actual results may differ materially from the expectations portrayed in such forward-looking statements. As such, there is no guarantee that any views and opinions expressed in this material will come to pass. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors as of the date of publication and are subject to change without prior notice. For additional information about Nottingham Advisors, including fees and services, request our disclosure statement as set forth on Form ADV from Nottingham Advisors using the contact information herein. Please read the disclosure statement carefully before you invest. 

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Methodology
In May 2025, InvestmentNews honored the top wealth management firms in America that excelled in growing and retaining clients.
Investors across the country were invited to nominate their advisory teams – defined as groups consisting of four or more advisors – and highlight the standout services that distinguished these teams. Key areas of focus included:

  • meaningful contributions to clients and the financial industry
  • deep understanding of client needs
  • notable impact achieved over the past 12 months
  • standout performance based on AUM and team results

The IN team carefully reviewed all nominations, evaluating how each advisory team made a significant difference for their clients and within the broader financial services industry.