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Trust Builders Enhances TRAK Gap Analysis with New Feature
Trust Builders, Inc. is announcing the release of the Sequence of Returns calculator with integration in The Retirement Analysis Kit’s (TRAK’s) existing retirement needs analysis calculators. The Sequence of Returns analysis evaluates a client’s retirement plan and assesses the likelihood of possible success or failure based on a historical stock index or a blend of indexes. - November 05, 2016 - Trust Builders, Inc.
Cedar Brook Group's Azim Nakhooda Explains Why Wealth Redistribution is a Bad Idea
Azim Nakhooda, Cleveland financial advisor, explains wealth redistribution and its impact. - November 05, 2016 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Grant Barra of Barra & Associates Announces the Appointment of Two New Agency Directors
Grant Barra, Managing Partner and CEO of Barra & Associates LLC (BARRA) recently announced today the expansion of its executive leadership team and the appointment of Timothy Jones and Sunny Bhawnani as Agency Directors to fill the vacancy created as a result of such expansion. Timothy Jones and Sunny Bhawnani will report to Sr. Partner Michael Dobek. - November 04, 2016 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Water Security Fund Launches December 2016
“Water is currently a $500 billion global industry that could grow to as much as $1 trillion by 2020,” states Schumann. It goes without saying, then, that this is one industry that investors should keep their eyes on. Investment is needed along the entire water value chain, explains Schumann. And global water projects alone are expected to see annual growth of 5 to 8 percent. - November 04, 2016 - Thomas Schumann Capital LLC
November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
Nearly 70 percent of those over age 65 will require some form of long-term care during their lives.* Long-term care includes assistance with daily living tasks if a chronic illness or disability leaves an individual unable to care for themselves for an extended period of time, either in their home... - November 04, 2016 - Henderson Wealth Partners
Experienced Financial Analyst Joins Penn Community Bank
Stephen A. Lackner becomes Director of Fee-Based Business, ERM, and Profitability at Pennsylvania’s second largest mutual financial organization. - November 04, 2016 - Penn Community Bank
Lauren Hill Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Lauren Hill has joined New Day Underwriting Managers, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages, as an account manager within the Construction Group. She will work with the company’s nationwide network of agents,... - November 03, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Russell Bedford Supports Compilation of 2017 World Bank Doing Business Report
Russell Bedford member firms have again helped compile tax data for the latest World Bank Doing Business report. "Doing Business 2017: Equal Opportunities for All" marks a major departure from previous years by examining economic gender discrimination – and its impacts – for the first time. - November 03, 2016 - Russell Bedford International
Mars National Bank Provides Financial Literacy Program to Mars Area and Pine-Richland High Schools
The 2016 – 17 school year will see a new financial literacy resource available to Mars Area and Pine-Richland, PA High School students. The online curriculum is sponsored by Mars National Bank and is called the “myMNB Financial Literacy Program.” Mars National Bank is partnering with EverFi, Inc. to bring the program to local students at no cost to the schools or taxpayers. - November 03, 2016 - Mars Bank
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Offers Free Guide to Tax Deductible LTC Insurance
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a special offer in November to support Long-Term Care Awareness Month. - November 03, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Startup Home Expands from Europe and Chooses Philadelphia as Its First Base
Local entrepreneurs eager to start businesses and grow the economy of the city will get a boost in 2017 with the introduction of Startup Home (StartupHome.us), a UK based entity that provides co-living and co-working solutions to entrepreneurs and startups and is expanding operations to the US. - November 03, 2016 - Startup Home Inc.
UFOMiners Has a Special Offer for Bitcoin and Litecoin Mining Hardware
UFOMiners LLC (www.UFOMiners.com) have launched a special offer on their powerful Bitcoin and Litecoin miners which will enable customers to buy four miners for the price of three, saving an impressive $4800 for Bitcoin Miners and 4900 for Litecoin Miners. The new offer allows customers to mix and... - November 02, 2016 - UFOMiners LLC.
RBFCU Invests in CU Appraisal Services’ CUSO
CU Appraisal Services welcomes RB Premier Services as their newest CUSO investor. - November 02, 2016 - CU Appraisal Services
Retirement Plan Advisors’ Zach Karas Joins 2017 NAGDCA Planning Committee
Retirement Plan Advisors (RPA) Principal Zach Karas has been invited to join the Planning Committee for the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administration (NAGDCA) 2017 Annual Conference. Each year NAGDCA hosts this event to engage and support its members with educational... - November 02, 2016 - Retirement Plan Advisors
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Reports Record Consumer Inquiries
The number of consumers seeking information during this year's Medicare Open Enrollment season has increased according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - November 02, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Named to 2017 Best Law Firms
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson LLP (SBBO) has been listed in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings from U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm received Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in Colorado in two practice areas, Banking & Finance Law and Insurance Law. SBBO also received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Dallas/Fort Worth for Financial Services Regulation Law. - November 02, 2016 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Long Term Care Insurance Association Updates Tax Deduction Limits for Consumers
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has updated the organization's website with the just-announced increased tax deduction limits for consumers who own or purchase tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies, - November 02, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Boardwalk Settlement Services, LLC Now Serving Atlantic and Cape May Counties
Real estate title insurance and settlement services experts join forces to create Boardwalk Settlement Services to serve the Jersey Shore. - November 01, 2016 - Boardwalk Settlement Services, LLC
Fair Binary Options Stops Promoting Unregulated & Unlicensed Binary Brokers
FBO Media Ltd announced its intention to promote solely regulated binary options through its affiliate website FairBinaryOptions.com. The FBO Media will stop promoting unregulated binary options brokers in order to protect traders and strengthen the business model that relies on providing help to defrauded customers. - October 31, 2016 - FBO Media Ltd, Spitery & Bailey Co
Vulturis Financial Data Launches Venture Capital IPO Yield Index
Vulturis Financial Data launches a VC IPO index, which shows to investors the feasibility of going public with startups based on historical return data. - October 31, 2016 - Vulturis Data
Qilin Leadership Supports Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association Johor Bahru
Qilin World Capital Ltd.’s Leadership donated RM 10,000.00 to the Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association Johor Bahru last September. - October 31, 2016 - Qilin World Capital Ltd
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Video Promotes Agent Directory
A new video promotes the nation's leading Find A Medicare Supplement Agent online directory offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - October 30, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Lehigh Valley Business Unveils 5th Annual List of 45 Fastest-Growing Companies
DLP Realty Named #2 Fastest-Growing Company in the Greater Lehigh Valley - October 30, 2016 - DLP Real Estate Capital
Havertown Financial Planner Honored with Qualifying and Life Membership Status from the Million Dollar Round Table
Compass Financial Solutions CEO Patrick Lyman was rewarded for professional, ethical, successful insurance sales this year by qualifying for the Million Dollar Round Table’s Qualifying and Life Member status after a decade of maintaining both the sales and ethical standards of this exclusive... - October 30, 2016 - Compass Financial Solutions
Cape Town’s Voortrekker Road Corridor Regeneration Project Showcased at African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit Next Week
The City of Cape Town will present its Voortrekker Road Corridor: Strategy and Investment Plan at the upcoming African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit at the Mother City’s CTICC from 2-3 November. - October 29, 2016 - African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit
Launch of First Marketing Planner Tool of Its Kind Set to Boost Small Business Growth
Trilojee guides entrepreneurs to plan, market, and measure their way to higher sales. - October 29, 2016 - Trilojee
Powers Insurance and Benefits Promotes Two Employees
Team members earn promotions at St. Louis insurance agency. - October 29, 2016 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
FinancialSpreads.com Creates an Exciting New Affiliate Programme
Financial Spreads has created a fairer affiliate program. - October 28, 2016 - Financial Spreads
Breeders’ Cup Goes Live with NetSuite from TAG
TAG Delivers Successful Implementation of NetSuite for Breeders’ Cup Limited - October 28, 2016 - TAG
Exigis Sponsors 2016 CGCS Chief Financial Officers Conference
For the second year, Exigis will sponsor the Council of the Great City Schools 2016 Chief Financial Officers Conference in San Antonio, TX. - October 28, 2016 - Exigis, LLC.
Willis Programs Offers Franchise Car Dealer Insurance
Willis Programs serves commercial insurance brokers throughout the United States. With over 30 unique insurance programs, Willis Programs serves a range of businesses, from auto dealers to well drillers. - October 28, 2016 - Willis Programs
Urban Sprouts Purchases 14,000-Square-Foot University City Property
St. Louis child development center to consolidate all locations at new building. - October 27, 2016 - Hilliker Corporation
Singapore Grants Keypasco Patent for Their PKI Sign
To secure the core technology, the foundation of the Keypasco authentication solution, Keypasco has filed patent applications in all major countries. Keypasco are now happy to announce that the patent application for PKI Sign has been granted in Singapore. - October 27, 2016 - Keypasco
How Young Women Are Proving Themselves on Ugandan Farms and Other Inspiring Agri Tales at Agribusiness Congress East Africa in November
“Young women can have a positive influence on ensuring commercial farms don’t waste money or resources and ensure our environment is cared for in a responsible manner,” so says Rebecca Kate Spencer, Executive Director of the Youth Empowerment Training Center (YET) in Uganda. She... - October 27, 2016 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
Millennials & Risk Management, a Timely Analysis by Azim Nakhooda, Principal and Partner at Cedar Brook Group
Azim Nakhooda, Cleveland financial advisor and student of the millennial generation, identifies the generation’s take on risk management. - October 27, 2016 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Medicare Supplement Insurance Sales Training Video Library to be Created
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced plans to launch a significantly expanded online library of sales and marketing training agent videos. - October 27, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RDH Global Confirm New Office Location Opening Ahead of Forecast
RDH Global have announced that their 4th office location is now opened and operational ahead of its originally scheduled date. - October 27, 2016 - RDH Global
RDH Global Increase Growth Forecasts for 2017
RDH Global have recently announced that their forecasted growth for 2017 has been increased following their record third quarter results and their recent fourth office location opening. - October 27, 2016 - RDH Global
LTCGA Site Revamp Features More Long Term Care Solution Tools
LTC Global Agency launched its revamped website to further increase awareness on the importance of long term care insurance basics and to help create a plan that can secure everyone’s future. - October 27, 2016 - LTC Global Agency
Global Renewables Investments Signs Contracts in Iran for Wind & Solar Projects
Global Renewables Investments B.V. attend ceremony for Dutch Trade Mission to Iran 23-28 October 2016. - October 26, 2016 - Global Renewables Investments B.V.
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Member Hires New Producer
Jackson, Mo. agency hires new employee. - October 26, 2016 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
PrimePay’s Free Workshop Helps Scores of Local Business Remain Compliant
On October 19th, PrimePay, LLC, held a free workshop to help area businesses comply with the Department of Labor's (DOL) new overtime laws that go into effect December 1st. Driven by the axiom of empowering small businesses, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Jessica Jennings, led the hour-long forum... - October 26, 2016 - PrimePay, LLC
Tremend is the Fastest-Growing Romanian Tech Company in Deloitte Fast 50 CE
Tremend joined the most dynamic tech companies in the region in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe. - October 26, 2016 - Tremend Software Consulting
SageNext Acquires Phoenix Datacenter to Strengthen the Cloud Hosting Capabilities
SageNext has always worked hard to find a unique solution for cloud accounting to small and medium businesses so that they get a cost effective service by maintaining world class standards. - October 25, 2016 - SageNext Infotech LLC
Huberty CPAs Celebrates 35 Years of Service
On Wednesday, October 26th Huberty CPAs will celebrate its 35 year anniversary. The Firm was founded by Wayne Huberty in 1981 with a single Fond du Lac office. Since then, Huberty has grown to six locations including Fond du Lac, Ripon, Sheboygan, Plymouth, Markesan, and Minocqua with a seventh Oshkosh office coming soon. Along with adding locations, the Firm’s associate team has expanded from 6 employees in 1981 to nearly 50 in 2016. - October 24, 2016 - Huberty CPAs & Trusted Advisors
Trilojee Launches Marketing Planner Tool to Amp Up Small Business Growth
Trilojee's new planning tool is a game-changer for entrepreneurs looking to make their small businesses thrive. - October 24, 2016 - Trilojee
STP Forex Broker FXCC (FX Central Clearing) Expands Payment Range
Online STP forex broker FXCC (FX Central Clearing Ltd) announces the expansion of their payment method offering and introduces Rapid Transfer, paysafecard and Sofort respectively as alternative regulated methods. - October 23, 2016 - FXCC - FX Central Clearing LTD
Financial Expert Alberto Washington Helping Small Businesses Grow
Stamford financial professional offers pro-bono consulting to local small businesses. - October 23, 2016 - Alberto Washington
Penn Community Bank Hires New Commercial Lender
Nicole M. Boytin joins Bucks County’s leading independent financial organization. - October 23, 2016 - Penn Community Bank
DeCotis Insurance Associates Welcomes New Team Member Carissa Olink to Providence Office
DeCotis Insurance Associates welcomes the recent addition of Carissa Olink to their Providence office. Carissa joins the surplus and specialty insurance agency as a Sales Producer, adding her extensive 10 years of insurance experience to the organization. - October 22, 2016 - DeCotis Insurance