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WEALTH

Introducing our Wealth Team, your trusted partner in financial wellness


We are dedicated to being your first choice for authentic financial advisory services in the communities we serve. Our mission is clear: to enhance your financial health through trusted relationships and personalized solutions.

Join our Wealth team on a journey to grow your wealth and enhance your financial well-being. We dive deep into your unique situation and dreams, understanding what truly matters to you. With this insight, we provide customized education and strategies, empowering you to make informed financial decisions.


Start your journey to financial success with us today. Learn how to grow your wealth and secure your future.

Investment Associates

Our Investment Associates help you begin your wealth journey with personalized financial education and advice, setting goals, and building a strong financial foundation.

*Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc.

Financial Advisors

Our Financial Advisors offer holistic planning services to help you balance short-term goals with future retirement plans.

*Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc.

Senior Wealth Advisors

Our partners at Aviso Wealth offer customized investment advice and financial planning services for high-net-worth clients.

*Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Aviso Insurance Inc. offers financial planning, life insurance and investments to members of credit unions and their communities.

Insurance Specialists

Our partners at Aviso Insurance Inc. help families and businesses safeguard their financial future by assessing needs and recommending appropriate insurance strategies.

*Aviso Insurance Inc. offers financial planning, life insurance and investments to members of credit unions and their communities.

Investment Associates

Our Investment Associates on the Wealth Connect Desk provide financial education and investment advice to individuals and families looking to begin their wealth accumulation journey. They’ll take a look at your current financial situation, help you set appropriate goals, and build your financial foundation. They’ll help you create wealth using professionally managed investment solutions that align with life’s milestones, from your very first “real job” and beyond.

To get better acquainted with each expert, simply click or tap on their image below.


Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc.


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Ameera Alindogan

RIS
Investment Associate
Synergy Credit Union

Mutual Fund
Investment Specialist
Aviso Wealth

Kim Rody

RIS
Investment Associate
Synergy Credit Union

Mutual Fund
Investment Specialist
Aviso Wealth











Financial Advisors

Our Financial Advisor team provides holistic financial planning services to individuals and families in their mid-stages of wealth accumulation to balance short term goals and their future retirement lifestyle. They help manage and grow your existing wealth with professionally managed investment solutions that fit your unique goals and needs.

To get better acquainted with each expert, simply click or tap on their image below.


Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc.


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Jason Rindfliesch

CFP®, RIS
Financial Advisor
Synergy Credit Union
Aviso Wealth

Jason Topolnisky

CFP®, RIS
Financial Advisor
Synergy Credit Union
Aviso Wealth

Jeanette Sherling

FCUIC, RIS
VP, Wealth Management
Synergy Credit Union

Financial Advisor
Synergy Credit Union
Aviso Wealth

Charity Elston

CFP®, RIS, RRC
Financial Advisor
Synergy Credit Union
Aviso Wealth

FSA Learning Lead
Synergy Credit Union

Amberle Benoit

RIS
Financial Advisor
Synergy Credit Union
Aviso Wealth

Danielle Hollingshead

CFP®, RIS
Wealth Services Supervisor
Synergy Credit Union

Financial Advisor
Synergy Credit Union
Aviso Wealth









Senior Wealth Advisors & Insurance Specialists

Our partner team at Aviso Wealth customizes investment advice and financial planning services to individuals and families, typically targeting high-net-worth clients. They help you manage and grow your wealth through tailored strategies that will provide financial freedom and preserve your legacy.

Our partner team at Aviso Insurance Inc. plays a crucial role in helping families and businesses safeguard their financial future by assessing their needs and recommending appropriate insurance strategies. They ensure that you have adequate coverage to protect against events like death, illness and disability.

To become better acquainted with each of our experts, just click or tap on their image below.


Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc.
Aviso Insurance Inc. offers financial planning, life insurance and investments to members of credit unions and their communities.

Deanna Amos

B. Comm, CFP®, RIS
Senior Wealth Advisor
Aviso Wealth

Insurance Specialist
Aviso Insurance Inc.

Leanne Arden

CFP®, CLU®, CIM®, FCSI®, RIS, EPC
Senior Wealth Advisor
Aviso Wealth

Aviso Insurance Supervisor &
Insurance Specialist
Aviso Insurance Inc.

Thomas Stangowitz

BA, CFP®, RIS
Senior Wealth Advisor
Aviso Wealth

Insurance Specialist
Aviso Insurance Inc.

Zachary Billingsley

RIS
Associate Advisor
Aviso Wealth

Coordinator
Aviso Insurance Inc.

Emily Meyer

B.Comm, CFP®, RIS
Senior Wealth Advisor
Aviso Wealth

Insurance Specialist
Aviso Insurance Inc.

Ashley Brick

Coordinator
Aviso Insurance Inc.

DOUBLE YOUR MONEY

Speak with a Synergy expert to match one pre-authorized contribution, up to $250*.


*Limited time offer. Terms and conditions apply. See below for details.
What is a Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan?
A Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) plan is your key to achieving your financial goals effortlessly. Whether it's saving for retirement, purchasing your dream home, or securing your child's education, PAC plans make it all possible without breaking a sweat.

To start a Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) plan, simply provide your written authorization to your financial advisor at Synergy Credit Union. Once authorized, they will transfer a specific amount from your account every month on an agreed-upon date.

The cool part is you don't have to worry about manually making these contributions each time. The money is automatically whisked away from your account and sent straight to your chosen investment or savings account. It's like setting your savings on autopilot!

By automating your contributions, you'll cultivate a regular saving habit without lifting a finger. Plus, we understand life can throw unexpected surprises, so you have the freedom to adjust your contribution amount or pause the plan if needed. Just give your advisor enough notice to make the change, and we've got you covered.

In a nutshell, Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) plans make saving and investing a breeze. Get ready to watch your financial dreams become a reality by setting your savings on autopilot with PAC plans.

5 Benefits for Setting up a Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan

  1. Faster savings growth: PACs help you plan and calculate the time needed to reach your goals while earning compound interest on your contributions.

  2. Stress-free saving: Automatic contributions reduce financial stress and boost confidence in achieving your goals, including RRSP and TFSA contributions.

  3. Budget control: PACs promote "pay yourself first" mentality, resisting unnecessary spending, and allowing easy adjustments to contributions.

  4. Early start advantage: Starting early means less catching up later and more opportunity to earn interest over time.

  5. Lower investment costs: PACs enable dollar-cost averaging, strategically navigating market fluctuations with regular contributions.

Synergy Credit Union is offering a limited-time cash bonus on for new investors setting up and maintaining a pre-authorized contribution (PAC) from Synergy Credit Union or an external financial institution subject to satisfaction in Synergy Credit Union's sole discretion, of the eligibility criteria set forth in these terms and conditions.

 

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the cash bonus Members must satisfy all the following eligibility criteria:

  1. Synergy Credit Union Members who have achieved the age of majority in Canada.
  2. Synergy Credit Union Members who are Retail Members. Existing Aviso Wealth Members are not eligible for this offer.
  3. Offer open to individually owned accounts.
  4. An Initial Deposit must be received within 30 days of the account opening. Other non-regular lump sum deposits will not be considered as part of the pre-authorized contribution and will not be eligible for the cash bonus.
  5. The Member must make a minimum Initial Deposit of $100.00.
  6. PAC must be set up and funded within 30 days of signing this agreement. The PAC must come from a source that is not Aviso Wealth Inc. nor Qtrade Direct Investing.
  7. PAC must be a monthly minimum of $25.00 for 3 consecutive months within the account.
  8. Assets eligible for the cash bonus offer with respect to Initial Deposit are balances held in registered investments (refer to section 12 for the details). The initial deposit can be transferred from an investment firm account outside of Aviso Wealth and Qtrade Direct Investing. The initial deposit can come either from a registered or non-registered account, however upon transferring to Aviso Wealth (the “Qualifying Accounts”), Assets must be transferred into a new registered investment account. Assets eligible for the cash bonus with respect to pre-authorized contribution (PAC) are pre-authorized contributions made to Aviso Wealth and to the same account as the account opened for the Transfer of Funds.
  9. Eligible Assets must be transferred into a new registered investment account at Aviso Wealth (the “Qualifying Accounts”). Options, personal mortgages, units of limited partnerships or securities that are not listed on a recognized exchange or quoted on a recognized quotation or trade reporting system or other market recognized by Synergy Credit Union cannot be transferred in as Assets.
  10. The transfer of Assets from Synergy Credit Union into a Qualifying Account must be initiated no earlier than October 15th, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MT (the specific date of transfer is referred to as the “Transfer-In Date”).
  11. PAC must begin within 30 days of the initial purchase and continue for a minimum of three months. Qualifying Investments are all investments held in a Qualifying Account other than Non-Qualifying Investments. Non- Qualifying Investments include the following: premium savings accounts, GICs, options, personal mortgages, fixed income securities with a duration of less than six months, shares of CCPCs, units of limited partnerships, or securities that are not listed on a recognized exchange or quoted on a recognized quotation or trade reporting system or other market recognized by Synergy Credit Union in its sole discretion (collectively, “Non-Qualifying Investments”).
  12. Qualifying Accounts can be (a) registered retirement savings plan accounts; (b) spousal registered retirement savings plan accounts; (c)tax free savings accounts; (d) registered education savings plan accounts; (e) registered disability savings plan accounts; (f) first home savings account.
  13. Qualifying Investments must have a minimum market value, as determined by the valuation method set forth herein, of $100.00 to be transferred into Qualifying Account(s) held at Aviso Wealth.

Valuation and Payment

  1. At the time of receiving the cash bonus the Member must be a resident of Canada.
  2. Cash bonus value will be matched to the PAC value set by the Members. Cash bonus value examples are illustrated below.

PAC Value and Schedule (set by Member)

Cash Bonus Total Value (matched by Synergy Credit Union)

$25 per month

$25

$75 per month

$75

$250 or more per month

$250


  1. The cash bonus offer will be paid to the designated Synergy Credit Union account of the Member who qualifies for and accepts this Offer, provided that they have maintained the monthly PAC for three consecutive months, with the cash bonus being paid in the following month.

 General Terms

  1. This offer may not be combined with any other offer.
  2. Synergy Credit Union reserves the right at any time without prior notice and in its sole discretion, to add, alter, modify all or any of these terms and conditions or to replace this offer, wholly or in part, with any other offer, whether similar to this offer or not, or to withdraw this offer altogether. Synergy Credit Union reserves the right to suspend, disqualify, limit or revoke this Offer to any Member it finds or believes to be manipulating or otherwise abusing the process, fairness, or integrity of the cash bonus.
  3. Additional terms and conditions apply to opening an account with Aviso Wealth and the transfer in, and operation of, accounts at any of Aviso Wealth.
  4. Synergy Credit Union shall have the exclusive right to determine the amounts, if any, payable under any offer.
  5. All eligible accounts with Aviso Wealth must be nominee accounts. All new accounts eligible for the Cash bonus/ with Aviso Wealth will be opened as nominee accounts.
  6. Synergy Credit Union representatives that are not registered with Aviso Wealth will not be involved in any investment decision involving a Qualifying Account held at Aviso Wealth.
  7. The Aviso Wealth representative managing a Qualifying Account must be affiliated with Synergy Credit Union.
  8. Online brokerage services are offered through Qtrade Direct Investing, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Unless otherwise stated, mutual fund securities and cash balances are not insured nor guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.



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Holistic Planning with Wealth Goals

The holistic wealth process is a personalized journey that keeps the focus on you throughout each stage. Working together, we will uncover what is most important to you and create an overall financial picture that ensures the wellbeing of you and your loved ones. We recognize that you and your situation are unique, and we incorporate this into every decision-at every stage-of your journey. The strategies we develop and the recommendations we provide will always reinforce our common goal: your wellbeing.

Estate Planning

We guide you through the organization of your estate and the establishment of your legacy. We identify strategies that will help protect your wealth during your lifetime and that will successfully transition this wealth to your beneficiaries when the time comes.

Tax Planning

We help you determine your current and future tax obligations so that we can recommend strategies that will minimize or defer taxation on personal and/or business income.

Insurance Planning

The experts at Aviso Insurance Inc. identify strategies that will protect your loved ones, wellbeing and quality of life-things that are important to you-in an effort to minimize the financial impact of loss, injury or illness.
*Aviso Insurance Inc. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviso Wealth Inc., offering financial planning, life insurance and investments to members of credit unions and their communities.

Financial Planning

We look at your current and projected cash flows to define your financial picture. We then incorporate planning around your net worth, your budget and the management of your debt, establishing a roadmap for the future.

Retirement Planning

We help you design a plan that not only balances living and saving comfortably now, but also achieves your desired retirement lifestyle. We work with you through every stage of the retirement process, evolving your plan over time and ensuring it adapts to changing circumstances.

Investment Planning

We focus on finding investment solutions that will serve as a link between your current financial situation and your articulated goals and objectives.

Planning & Productivity Tools

Benefits of consolidating your investments
Lower fees, less duplication, better diversification, and new investment opportunities – this sounds pretty good, and doesn’t have to be just a dream. A Synergy Wealth expert can guide you through the benefits of consolidating investments.
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