About Your Advisor
Meet Elie Ortiz: Independent Insurance Advisor
I believe insurance should be understood before it's purchased. Every conversation starts with education - not a sales pitch.
Professional Background
Elie Ortiz is a licensed insurance agent and the founder of Elie Ortiz Insurance, an independent agency licensed in 15 states. Since 2014, Elie has helped individuals, families, and small business owners navigate some of the most important and confusing financial decisions they'll ever make.
Working with over 200 carriers, Elie gives clients access to a wide range of options rather than being limited to a single company's products.
Why I Became an Advisor
I got into this business after watching my own parents struggle with Medicare. They were overwhelmed by conflicting information, confused by the jargon, and frustrated by pushy sales tactics from agents who seemed more interested in commissions than in helping.
That experience made one thing clear: people don't need another salesperson. They need an educator - someone who will take the time to explain options honestly and give them the confidence to make their own decisions.
A Bit About Me
I live in the Midwest but grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before my family moved to Sioux City, Iowa. While attending Sioux City North high I met my now wife and we've been together ever since. From there we both went to the University of Iowa before moving here 15 years ago so we could be closer to family as we started our own. We love our community, great communities, amazing restaurants and awesome school systems. The people here are hard working, down to earth and really look out for each other.
In my spare time I love to watch my daughters play their sports, one is heavily involved in volleyball, the other loves basketball and plays volleyball as well. I'm a big fan of college sports, especially football and enjoy working out and being outside. Other than that, my favorite thing is hanging out with my family, game nights, movies, just enjoying their company because time flies! I hope to instill good values into my daughters, doing well for other people, putting others' needs first, being kind and fair, and working hard in hopes they thrive in whatever industry they go into. These are the principals I have used to build my business and I take care to maintain that standard with every person I have the opportunity to help with their insurance.
My Approach: Education First
My job isn't to sell you something - it's to make sure you understand what you're buying, why you're buying it, and what alternatives you might be overlooking. I'll always explain the pros and the cons. I'll tell you when a product isn't worth the cost. I'll never pressure you into a decision on the spot.
How I Get Paid: Full Transparency
I'm compensated by the insurance companies when you enroll in a plan. There's no cost to you for my help - premiums are the same whether you work with me or go directly to the carrier. Because I work with multiple carriers, I have no incentive to push one product over another.
Why an Independent Broker Matters
A captive agent can only show you their company's plans - even if a competitor offers something better. An independent broker has access to plans from 200+ carriers and can recommend the one that genuinely fits your needs, not the one that benefits a single company.
Affiliations & Community Involvement
I'm proud to support and stay connected with the local business community through these organizations: