Money MattersMade to Make Sense
What matters in the end is being able to enjoy your life today while feeling settled about the years ahead. When the money side is in steady, capable hands, you get to spend more of your attention on the people and the moments that matter most to you.
What We DoHelping the Pieces Finally Add Up
By the time people come to us, they're often juggling a handful of accounts, a stack of statements that don't speak to each other, and a quiet worry that they might be missing something important. We pull all of it into one clear picture, explain it in language that actually lands, and shape a plan around your life rather than a template. From there, you have a steady local partner keeping watch, so the big questions about taxes, retirement, and what comes next stop following you to bed at night.
+20
Years of Combined Experience
100+
Families Served
Who we helpThose Ready for a Steadier Hand With What They've Built
The people we work with come from all kinds of backgrounds, though many are local to Western New York and share a sense that the decisions ahead carry real weight.
how we helpReal Help Across the Areas That Matter Most
We keep our focus on the areas that tend to matter most to the people we serve, rather than trying to be everything to everyone. Whatever stage you're in, the aim stays the same, steady help that fits your life and grows with it.
01Comprehensive Financial Planning
A single, clear roadmap that pulls your whole financial life together, so the pieces finally work toward the same goal.
02Retirement Planning
Turning years of saving into dependable income, with a plan for when to retire and how to make it last.
03Tax Planning & Minimization
Looking ahead to lower what you owe over a lifetime, so more of your money stays right where it belongs.
04Risk Management & Protection
Clear-eyed planning for the what-ifs, from life insurance to long-term care, so the people you love stay well protected.
05Estate & Legacy Planning
Organizing your affairs and your charitable giving, so your wishes stay clear and your loved ones aren't left guessing.
Who We AreA New Name Built on Decades of Experience
Connor Hammer is the coming-together of two respected local practices, led by people who have each spent decades helping Western New York families. The name carries our two families along with a nod to the hammer itself, a simple, honest tool built for strength and precision, which is about how we like to handle your money.

our processA Simple, Low-Pressure Way We Work
The whole point of these first steps is to figure out together, and without any pressure, whether we're the right fit for one another before anyone commits to anything.