Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. acquired The College Advisor of New York to launch a new College Advising Division. Dr. Dean Skarlis, the founder and president of the acquired firm, will lead the division as Vice President of College Advising. This strategic move integrates college planning guidance with financial strategy under Pioneer's "More Than a Bank" initiative. No specific transaction value was disclosed in this filing. Pioneer Bancorp is a financial holding company providing banking, insurance, wealth management, and equipment finance services.