Hector Elizondo, Jr., CFP - Financial Advisor

09/01/2026

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09/01/2026

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "The Cash Flow Case for Value". https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/9546ba0f-a55e-4612-ab15-fde0117a63dc.pdf

09/01/2026

Living longer doesn’t automatically mean living better.

Healthy Aging Month is a reminder that how we age is shaped by more than just time. Staying active, mentally sharp, and socially connected all play a role—and so does the ability to support those lifestyles over time.

Small, consistent habits—both physical and financial—can influence what those years look like.



Sources
World Health Organization, Ageing and Health, October 2025
American Medical Association, What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Healthy Aging, September 2025
Stanford Medicine, Five Healthy Habits for Successfully Aging, January 2026
EBRI/Greenwald, 2025 Retirement Confidence Survey, April 2025

08/26/2026

The Common Cents Act has passed the House and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

The bill is tied to the phase-out of the penny and would create a national rounding standard for cash transactions.

Under the proposal, cash purchases would be rounded up or down to the nearest five cents when exact change is not available.

For example, a purchase totaling $10.02 would round down to $10.00, while a purchase totaling $10.04 would round up to $10.05.

Pennies would still retain their value under the act, even as the Treasury stopped minting them.

The bill is especially relevant for businesses that handle cash, including restaurants and retailers, because it could reduce confusion and legal risk around exact change.

For consumers and businesses, the broader takeaway is that even small changes in currency rules can affect daily transactions, checkout systems, and cash-handling practices.


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New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.

08/24/2026

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Stock Market Tug of War: Earnings vs. Rates".https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/a0060be1-be17-40a1-9322-c5c9a4871952.pdf

08/24/2026

🌟 Motivational Monday 🌟

“Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else.” — Maya Angelou

Courage isn't just about facing our own fears. It's also about using our voice, our strength, and our influence to support others when they need it most.

Standing up for yourself is an important first step. It builds confidence, self-respect, and resilience. But true courage grows when we choose to stand up for others, especially when it's not easy.

This week, challenge yourself to be courageous:

✅ Speak up for what you believe in.
✅ Encourage someone who needs support.
✅ Be a voice for those who may not have one.

Small acts of courage can create a powerful ripple effect. When we lead with courage and compassion, we inspire others to do the same.

✨ Stand tall.
✨ Lift others up.
✨ Make a difference.

Let's start this week with the courage to not only believe in ourselves but also to champion those around us.

08/19/2026

A new study suggests a blood test may someday help identify healthy older adults who are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s symptoms years in advance.

The test measures p-tau217, a form of tau connected to Alzheimer’s-related changes in the brain.

Researchers found that symptom-free older adults with very high levels of p-tau217 had a 38% risk of developing cognitive impairment within five years. That risk rose to 78% over 10 years, though researchers noted there is less confidence in the 10-year estimate.

For now, scientists say the test may be most useful for research, including identifying people who could participate in studies of possible Alzheimer’s treatments or prevention strategies.

They also caution that the test is not yet precise enough to guide an individualized prognosis for healthy people.

The broader takeaway: medical advances can create promising new tools, but timing, accuracy, and clinical usefulness matter. For now, researchers still emphasize familiar brain-health habits, including eating well, sleeping well, exercising, and staying socially engaged.


Source:

A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer's might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms.

08/17/2026

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Shifting Leadership in Global Growth".https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/0eb52475-457a-47fd-bf0d-64077cdb9fde.pdf

08/13/2026

Estate management can be a difficult subject and an uncomfortable conversation. That said, getting your estate on track can be vital for the well-being of your family. Not convinced? Unfortunately, too many people have either put off this task or let the discomfort overwhelm them. The good news is that you can change that today.

Source: Caring.com February 18, 2025
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/estate-planning/wills-survey/

08/12/2026

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Municipal Bond Outlook: Why Carry Is the Strategy". https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/07ba72b6-30a3-47ed-807c-ab3702eca839.pdf