ISSG Enters into Definitive Merger Agreement with Advantage Investment Strategies, Inc.

IRVINE, Calif. -- ISSG, Inc. (OTCBB:ISGI) today announced the execution of a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Advantage Investment Strategies, Inc., an NASD member broker-dealer.

"We are very excited about the opportunities afforded by the merger with Advantage Investment Strategies and the potential impact the merger may have on increasing stockholder value," stated Terence Davis, President of ISGI.

The agreement and plan of merger provides that, at the effective time of the merger, ISSG Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary to be formed of ISGI, will merge with and into Advantage Investment Strategies, with Advantage Investment Strategies continuing as the surviving corporation and new wholly owned subsidiary of ISGI. Each share of Advantage Investment Strategies common stock outstanding at the effective time of the merger will be converted into the right to receive a pro rata portion of 6,000,000 shares of ISGI's common stock and promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000. Following completion of the merger, ISGI will have approximately 16.7 million shares issued and outstanding.

The completion of the merger is subject to the satisfaction of several conditions, including the following: (i) NASD approval of the change of control of Advantage Investment Strategies; (ii) the completion of an equity financing by ISGI of at least $2.5 million; (iii) the granting of an irrevocable proxy by ISGI's majority stockholder, Timothy McDermott, to the stockholders of Advantage Investment Strategies with respect to Mr. McDermott's shares of ISGI common stock; (iv) completion of the transactions contemplated by a stock purchase agreement by and between Joseph Mangiapane and Timothy Nichols with respect to the purchase and sale of the currently outstanding shares of Advantage Investment Strategies; and (v) such other customary conditions with respect to transactions of this type.

At the effective time of the merger, ISGI's current board of directors, prior to each board member's respective resignation, will appoint Joseph Mangiapane, Dan E. Landau, and Marc Riviello as new members of ISGI's board of directors. In addition, following the new appointment of directors, ISGI will elect Mr. Mangiapane as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Mr. Landau as President, and Mr. Riviello as Secretary/Treasurer.

The merger is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2006.

The directors of both ISGI and Advantage Investment Strategies have independently determined that the merger is fair to their respective stockholders and in the best interests of such stockholders.

A copy of the merger agreement has been filed as an exhibit to a Form 8-K filed on April 18, 2006, which is currently available through the SEC's website (www.sec.gov).

About Advantage Investment Strategies

Advantage Investment Strategies (AIS) is a registered broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers. Located in Irvine, California, AIS provides investment banking, brokerage, and trading services to corporate, institutional, and private clients.

Forward Looking Statements: The statements in this press release regarding the expected time frame for closing of the merger, benefits of the merger, future opportunities and any other effect, result or aspect of the proposed transaction and any other statements, which are not historical facts, are forward looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, costs and difficulties related to the integration of acquired businesses, the ability of ISGI to close the merger, NASD approval of the change in control, costs, delays, and any other difficulties related to the merger, failure of the parties to satisfy closing conditions, risks and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and governmental regulation, future financial and operational results, competition, general economic conditions, and the ability to manage and continue growth. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. ISGI undertakes no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.