Pioneer Bancorp acquires College Advisor of New York to launch college advising division
PBFS•Acquisition expands Pioneer Bancorp beyond banking
Pioneer Bancorp acquired The College Advisor of New York, expanding beyond banking into college planning services.
The deal creates a College Advising Division led by The College Advisor founder Dr. Dean Skarlis as vice president.
The unit will integrate college selection support with financial strategy for families navigating admissions and affordability decisions.




