Category Archives: Financial

Preparing for Tax Season With Mark Burns, CFP®, CIMA® and Sarah Zvekan

February 25, 2022Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, InvestmentsDavid Vallieres, Financial Advisors, Financial Planning, Life Planning, Mark Burns, Sarah Zvekan, Synergy Capital Solutions, Tax Planning, Taxes, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

Tax season is on the horizon once again but, if you think about taxes all year round it doesn’t have to be such a burden at this particular time of year.

In this episode, David Vallieres speaks with Mark Burns, CFP®, CIMA®, chief executive officer and investment officer and Sarah Zvekan financial advisor at Synergy Capital Solutions. They discuss how to prepare for tax season, creating retirement plans that clients can be excited about, and the importance of investment planning.

Mark and Sarah discuss:

Building a stable cash flow plan for after retirement to mitigate risk
Creating retirement plans that are client oriented and help clients visualize an end goal
Investment planning and the importance in creating a diverse portfolio of well managed assets
Passing down your values and your wealth to your family through wealth transfer planning
And more

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David Vallieres
Synergy Capital Solutions
Email at: hello@synergycapitalsolutions.com

About Our Guests:

Mark Burns began his financial services career in 1982 and quickly became a widely recognized advisor for Wells Fargo Advisors and its predecessor firms. Mark focuses on investment planning and consulting, in addition to overseeing the asset management process. He spearheads the Synergy Investment Committee which manages client portfolios on discretion using Synergy Strategy Portfolios. Mark believes continuing education enhances Synergy’s advisory services and investment strategies.

Sarah Zvekan delights in working hand in hand with clients in developing their goals that drive their long-term financial plan. Sarah enjoys helping clients organize their financial life to lessen their burden and stress. She has a high level of proficiency in the financial planning platforms that are used to serve clients and is consistently willing to leverage specialized tools to empower clients to accomplish their goals.

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Financial Concerns Changing with Age With Norton Stern

February 11, 2022Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, InvestmentsBusiness, Clients, David Vallieres, Financial Advisors, Financial Freedom, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Life Planning, Market changes, Norton Stern, Podcast, Synergy Capital Solutions, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

Part of the role of a good financial advisor is to be able to change with your clients and meet their needs to relieve their concerns.

Your market advisor should be able to identify those concerns and create a plan of action based on that information.

In this episode, David Vallieres talks to Norton Stern, advisor at Synergy Capital Solutions to discuss the financial setbacks he’s seen within his career and how he was able to manage them. Plus, how his financial outlook has changed as he aged.

David and Norton discuss:

How he is adapting to financial concerns to prepare his clients for potential issues
Modern technology and its potential misuses in the future
The different mindsets of clients based on their age
And more!

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Synergy Capital Solutions

About Our guest:

Norton Stern assists Synergy Capital Solutions as a specialist in institutions and charitable foundations. He began his financial services career in 1969 creating a diverse and multi-layered scope of experience. He also works with individuals and families to continually monitor and provide individualized plans. Prior to joining Synergy’s predecessor firm, he was the registered principal and president of Franklin Financial Investments, LLC. Norton holds the Series 1, 24, 63, 65 licenses along with Life, Health and Accident, and Variable Annuities Insurance licenses.

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A Look Back on 2021 and Forward to 2022 with Eric Nahat

December 31, 2021Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, Investments2021 wrap up, 2022 predictions, David Vallieres, Eric Nahat, Financial Advisors, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Investment Decisions, Life Planning, Synergy Capital Solutions, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

2021 was a year with a lot of ups and downs. COVID-19 affected day-to-day life and many financial decisions.

But, even though 2021 was unpredictable, 2022 is right around the corner with new economic predictions and opportunities.

In this episode, David Vallieres is joined by Eric Nahat, director of the investment committee at Synergy Capital Solutions, to discuss a market wrap-up of 2021, and what to expect in 2022.

David and Eric discuss:

What’s next for the economy
Stocks and equities in 2021 and what to expect in 2022
2021’s fixed income and bonds, and what’s around the corner in the new year
And more!

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Are ESGs the New Way to Make Investment Decisions? with Jeff Allen and Eric Nahat

November 26, 2021Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, Investments, UncategorizedDavid Vallieres, Eric Nahat, ESG, Financial Advisors, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Investment Decisions, Jeff Allen, Life Planning, Synergy Capital Solutions, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

More and more investors are making decisions based on non-financial factors. These factors may have an even larger impact on your investments than the finances.

In this episode, David Vallieres is joined by Jeff Allen, director of planning solutions, and Eric Nahat, advisor and director of the investment committee at Synergy Capital Solutions. David, Jeff and Eric discuss why ESGs are becoming so popular, take a look into the history of ESGs, and discuss where they think they may be going in the future. They also share why you may want to consider a company’s ESG files before investing.

David, Jeff, and Eric discuss:

The different aspects of ESG investing
Why investors are looking into company’s ESGs before deciding to invest
The history behind ESGs and where they may go in the future
And more!

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Women and Wealth: How DEI Leads to Profitability with Leslie Davis

November 12, 2021Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, Investments, UncategorizedDavid Vallieres, DEI, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Jordan Andrusiak, Law, Leslie Davis, NAMWOLF, Synergy Capital Solutions, Women, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

In addition to being the “right thing to do,” diversity, equity, and inclusion can actually help your organization become more profitable.

In this episode, David Vallieres and Jordann Andrusiak are joined by Leslie Davis, the CEO of National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). They discuss how Synergy Capital Solutions and NAMWOLF aim to achieve their common goal of helping women and other minorities thrive in the legal profession and beyond.

Leslie discusses:

How you can tap into NAMWOLF’s country-wide network of first rate law firms
NAMWOLF’s comprehensive vetting process for its member law firms
How DEI drives efficiencies and leads to more creative solutions
And more!

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LinkedIn: Jordann Andrusiak

About Our Guest:

Leslie Davis, the CEO of the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), is reputed as a business strategist with deep legal knowledge and ability to align business, operations, and strategies to meet key objectives while supporting growth. She delivers significant financial impact to organizations by identifying opportunities to drive business forward. Leslie is a respected leader and trusted advisor with a strong business mindset and legal background providing a foundation for driving business objectives in competitive environments. The leadership she brings results in meeting goals while enjoying collaborative team dynamics and enhanced organizational engagement and culture.

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Economic Trends and Market Updates for 2021 – Q4 and Beyond With Eric Nahat

October 1, 2021Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, Investments, UncategorizedDavid Vallieres, Economic Trends, Equity, Eric Nahat, Fixed Income, Investment, Market Updates, Portfolio Management, Synergy Capital Solutions, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

If you are curious about the latest economic trends and future market expectations (both for equities and fixed income), then this episode is for you!

In this episode, David Vallieres and Eric Nahat provide key performance statistics for the markets in the first 3 quarters of 2021, and share insights into what investors should expect in 2021-Q4 and beyond.

David and Eric discuss:

How the Delta Variant and supply chain pressures are affecting the global economy
The potential impact of Federal Reserve’s “tapering” on inflation
Why international investors should be careful of China’s highly leveraged housing sector
And more!

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LinkedIn: Eric Nahat

About Our Guest:

Eric holds dual roles working on implementation of client investment portfolios and managing client financial planning and asset-management relationships. As Director of the Synergy Investment Committee, Eric consults on the Synergy Strategy Portfolios with a focus on economic analysis and security selection. With a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan, Eric also holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses as well as Life, Health and Variable Annuities Insurance licenses.

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Women and Wealth: What is NAMWOLF and how can it benefit you? With Jordann Andrusiak

September 17, 2021Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, Investments, UncategorizedDavid Vallieres, Diversity, Inclusion, Jordann Andrusiak, Law, NAMWOLF, Synergy Capital Solutions, Wealth Management, Women, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

At Synergy Capital Solutions, we strongly believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.

As a result, we’re proud to partner with the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), which aims to promote DEI in the legal profession.

In this episode, David Vallieres and Jordann Andrusiak discuss what NAMWOLF is all about, the different benefits it offers to its members, and the synergy created for clients through their partnership with NAMWOLF.

David and Jordann discuss:

NAMWOLF’s core mission and vision
How you can easily become a member of NAMWOLF
The types of financial services provided specifically to NAMWOLF members
How small- and medium-sized business owners can promote DEI within their business
And more!

Resources:

The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF)

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LinkedIn: Jordan Andrusiak

About Our Guest:

Jordann Andrusiak, CFP®, holds dual roles as an advisor and the director of business solutions. As an Advisor, Jordann works with individuals and families to help them achieve their financial goals. She works to enhance their client experience through relationship management, investment planning and asset-management strategies. She is also a part of the Synergy Investment Committee. As Director of Business Solutions, she strives to evolve and grow the practice through cultivation of the advisory team and overall firm best practices alongside the COO.

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Women and Wealth: Planning for Retirement — Part Two With Margie, Pat, and Marla

July 23, 2021Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, Investments, UncategorizedDavid Vallieres, Estate Planning, Financial Advisors, Financial Literacy, Jordan Andrusiak, Retirement, Synergy Capital Solutions, Wealth Transfer, Women, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

While preparing for retirement, it’s important to involve your heirs in the financial planning process.

In part four of the Women and Wealth series, David Vallieres and Jordann Andrusiak once again speak with Margie, Pat, and Marla, who share the steps they are taking to prepare their next generations for a healthy financial future. They also candidly discuss their biggest financial wins and how they achieved them.

The guests discuss:

Financial planning tips they wish they had known earlier in life
The financial freedom and peace of mind that you achieve after working with an advisor
Biggest financial pitfalls of their lives and how they overcame them
The importance of having a secure document locator while planning your estate
And more!

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LinkedIn: Jordann Andrusiak

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Economic Trends, Market Updates, and Future Outlook With Eric Nahat

July 9, 2021Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, Investments, UncategorizedDavid Vallieres, Economy, Equity, Eric Nahat, Fixed Income, Investment, Market Updates, Synergy Capital Solutions, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

With a continued resurgence of consumer spending in the second quarter of 2021, what does the economy look like moving forward?

In this episode, David Vallieres and Eric Nahat answer this question. They discuss the recent trends in equity markets and fixed income assets, and provide an economic outlook for the later half of 2021 and beyond.

David and Eric discuss:

Industry sectors that have experienced the maximum rebound in consumer spending
Why we are seeing a shift towards value-oriented companies
The impact of anticipated inflation and interest rate changes on fixed income markets
The importance of long-term planning instead of “timing the markets”
And more!

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LinkedIn: Eric Nahat

About Our Guest:

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Women and Wealth: Planning for Retirement With Margie, Pat, and Marla

June 25, 2021Financial, Financial Planning, Investing, Investments, UncategorizedDavid Vallieres, Financial Advisors, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Jordan Andrusiak, Retirement, Synergy Capital Solutions, Women, Your Financial Plan-Ityourfinancialplanit

A lot of women often rely heavily on their spouse to take care of the finances.

Remember, doing so can significantly affect you at a later stage in your life.

In part three of the Women and Wealth series, David Vallieres and Jordann Andrusiak are joined by Margie, Pat, and Marla, all of whom are in the retirement phase of their lives. They discuss the importance of taking hold of your finances and developing financial literacy early on in life.

The guests discuss:

How they navigated their financial complexities during the death of their spouse
How an advisor can ease your financial burden during unforeseen life circumstances
Why you need to discuss your finances with your children
Financial decisions that might keep you up at night if you have not planned for them
And more!

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