Isabel Ortiz, CFP - Wealth Management Advisor with Synergy Wealth Alliance

05/27/2026

When stock prices drop, some investors start asking "shoulda, woulda, coulda” questions about whether to remain invested. But as 2025 illustrates, market timing can be very expensive even if it means missing just a few days.

05/20/2026

Own a life insurance policy or annuity that is many years old? You may want to consider a trade in.

1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.

05/15/2026

Half of execs believe their skills will be obsolete in two years. The chair of the SEC thinks AI will spark a financial crisis. What does such concern or uncertainty mean for your future and your financial strategy?

What do concerns or uncertainty about AI mean for your future and your financial strategy?

05/13/2026

This message provides a look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.

A look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.

05/08/2026

Is it time to talk to a financial professional? This infographic will help you decide. Check it out here:

Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.

05/08/2026

Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results.

05/06/2026

Want to know if you or your loved ones will be affected by the new Social Security Fairness Act? Read more about these important changes and what they mean for retirement strategy.

Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.

05/01/2026

You make your own investment decisions, but how familiar are you with the products? Take our short quiz.

You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz

04/24/2026

What’s the difference between a General Obligation bond and a Revenue bond?

Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.

04/07/2026

Where there's a will there's a way. Don't leave your estate unattended—update your documents.

Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.