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Local Advisor, Ross Hunt, Completes Training on New Retirement and Tax Laws at Exclusive Conference with America’s IRA Experts
"IRAs are taking center stage (making up over 25% of total retirement savings nationwide)," Ed Slott expressed from his semi-annual Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM training program. - May 21, 2014 - RMH Advisors, LLC
doabitofgood.com Joins the Givecoin Foundation to Give Away 200,000 Coins
New charitable giving communications platform doabitofgood.com announces partnership with crypto-currency developers Givecoin.info to create virtuous cycle of giving through distribution of charity focused Bitcoin alternative. - May 20, 2014 - Strength in Numbers Foundation
Axacore Named Top 50 Service Provider by Mortgage Technology Magazine
Axacore Inc., a privately held provider of integrated Electronic Document Management solutions has been named a Top 50 Service Provider for 2014 by Mortgage Technology magazine. - May 20, 2014 - Axacore Inc.
Former Nationstar Senior High Risk Analyst Libby Johnson Launches Due Diligence Consulting Firm in Washington, DC
Newly launched company, High-Risk Analytics, helps investors recover losses from servicing errors. - May 20, 2014 - High-Risk Analytics
Eugene Colt Real Estate Takes Technology to New Heights
Bryant E. Katzen is President and Broker of Record for Eugene Colt Real Estate - a technology centric real estate firm dedicated to identifying and crafting sweeping and innovative solutions that will enhance each and every transaction. Eugene Colt Real Estate is in a unique position to offer... - May 20, 2014 - The Millionaire Masterminds
TriStar Pension Consulting Partners with Dave Ramsey
TriStar Pension is exclusively partnering with Dave Ramsey's CORE Financial Wellness Program in Oklahoma City. - May 20, 2014 - TriStar Pension Consulting
DRB Capital Leaders in Structured Settlements Launches New Platform; Seasoned Industry Veterans Lead New Company
DRB Capital (“DRB”) has announced the official launch of its industry-leading, structured settlements platform (www.drbcapital.com) that will address the liquidity needs of a broad range of annuity holders. Led by a team of structured settlements and specialty factoring industry... - May 20, 2014 - DRB Capital
Generation X Focuses on Retirement Planning, But Fears Missing Their Financial Goals
Marketing Financial Services to Generation X provides a detailed look at the issues impacting GenX’s views related to investing and financial services. With 88 charts and 30 tables, the results of the survey are segmented by respondent age, gender, geographic region, household income, household size, presence and age of children, and level of educational attainment, providing marketers and planners with insights into the attitudes and actions of this generation ripe for financial services. - May 19, 2014 - 4K Research & Consulting, LLC
TMC Financing Las Vegas SBA Celebrates Small Business Week
TMC Financing Las Vegas touts local businesses it helped obtain SBA 504 loans to mark Small Business Week. - May 19, 2014 - TMC Financing
CMG Holdings Group, Inc. Announces Approval of Stock Buyback
The Board of Directors of CMG Holdings Group, Inc. (CMGO) announces today the approval of a share buyback of up to 45 million shares of it’s common stock. The purchases will be made at the discretion of the company through open market repurchases and or privately negotiated... - May 17, 2014 - CMG Holdings LLC
CMG Holdings, Inc. "Chairman’s Letter" April 2014
"CMG Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB-CMGO). For CMG Holdings, Inc., 2013 was a year of tremendous changes and restructuring which we believe has resulted in a solid foundation for future growth and exciting business potential which we are confident can result in shareholder value and returns. "I,... - May 17, 2014 - CMG Holdings LLC
CMG Holdings LLC (CMGO/OTCBB) Unveils Its New Corporate Website, www.cmgo.co
Board Chairman/CEO Glenn Laken announced the website would be activated today and stated, “In today's competitive digital landscape in the era of globalization, we feel our new site will bring needed awareness and focus to CMG Holding’s dramatic growth in acquisitions of companies... - May 17, 2014 - CMG Holdings LLC
BDA Advises on Sale of MMI’s Oil & Gas Precision Parts Business to Wayne Burt Group
Business Development Asia ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, MMI Holdings Ltd (“MMI"), has sold its oil & gas precision manufacturing business in Woodlands, Singapore ("MMI Woodlands") to Wayne Burt Group ("Wayne Burt"). MMI is one of the... - May 16, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
Equicapita Income Trust Acquires Levy’s Machine Works
Equicapita Income Trust (“Equicapita”, the “Fund”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Levy’s Machine Works (“Levy’s”) by an affiliate of the Fund. Based in Calgary, Alberta Levy’s is a custom design and speciality... - May 16, 2014 - Equicapita Income Trust
Solomon Exam Prep Launches “Series 53 MSRB Municipal Securities Principal Qualification Exam” Study Program
Solomon Exam Prep has published study materials for professionals seeking their Series 53 license. - May 16, 2014 - Solomon Exam Prep
FinancialForce ERP Positioned in Leader Quadrant of 2014 Nucleus Research ERP Value Matrix
Cloud ERP software from FinancialForce has been placed in the "Leader" quadrant in the recently-released first half 2014 ERP Value Matrix from Nucleus Research. - May 16, 2014 - FinancialForce.com
SharePoint Cincy Announces Coca Cola VP and CTO as the Keynote Speaker; Plus Session and Speaker Line-Up for the June 6, 2014 SharePoint Conference
SharePoint Cincy, a regional conference of national quality announces this year’s Keynote and Session Speaker Lineup. Jim Scholefield, VP and CTO for The Coca Cola Company will Keynote sharing his experiences about SharePoint and Agility - Why IT Organizations Need to be Fully Leveraging the Cloud. Session Speakers include MVP’s and SharePoint professionals who presented at SPTechCon, and all are experts in SharePoint. Conference held Friday June 6, 2014 at the NKU METS Center in Erlanger, KY. - May 15, 2014 - MAX Technical Training
Bitsource.org Bitcoin Exchange Now Accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Other Funding Options
Leading crypto-currency website makes obtaining Bitcoin quick and easy for everyone. - May 15, 2014 - BitSource
Kenneth P. Braun Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Kenneth P. Braun, of Dana Point, California, has recently been included in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Real Estate and Finance. He has been named Professional of the Year 2014 and is among the Top 10 in Business Services for 2014. Most recently, he has been named Man of the Month for both May and June 2014. - May 14, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Patent Issued for Revolutionary Water Valve Guarantees Over 10% Water Savings
TeraValve has arrived with its proprietary revolutionary water valve based on fluid dynamics theory that can save 8 to 25 percent of water bills, enhance meter accuracy & eliminate excessive consumption. - May 14, 2014 - TeraValve
Alliance of Cambridge Advisors is Now Alliance of Comprehensive Planners Fee-Only Financial Planning Network Rebrand
Alliance of Cambridge Advisors (ACA) changed their name to the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP). Alliance of Comprehensive Planners are the resource for fee-only financial planners looking to join a community of advisors. All members are trained in the ACP System, a comprehensive planning methodology for working with clients. - May 13, 2014 - Alliance of Comprehensive Planners
AlgoTrades Hybrid Quantitative Trading System Oversubscribed
This quantitative trading system company, offers investors an unique opportunity to participate in a leading company in the business of algorithmic investing, low frequency trading systems “LFT,” for a 100% hands free investing experience. - May 13, 2014 - AlgoTrades.net
Northbrook IT Hardware Provider to Attend North America's Leading Trading & Exhibition Conference
Northbrook-based systems integrator International Computer Concepts will attend The Trading Show Chicago, a premier event for traders, investors, and others in the financial industry. - May 13, 2014 - International Computer Concepts
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Team to Minnesota
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome an experienced mortgage loan team to Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Leading the team are branch managers Jim Bauer and Charlie Fish. Joining Fish and Bauer are mortgage loan originators Timothy Elemes, Eric Mogren, William Pryor and Ken Straley. Bauer comes to... - May 11, 2014 - GoGSF
Prof. David Nanigian on the Wealth DNA Radio Show on May 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 noon EDT) Discussing Market Linked CD's
Prof. David Nanigian will be the featured guest on the Wealth DNA radio show discussing Market Linked CD's on May 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 noon EDT). Prof. Nanigian teaches graduate-level finance courses at The American College, a premier financial educational institution for professional certifications in Securities, Banking and insurance industries since the 1920's. - May 10, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio
LeaderOne Financial Welcomes Kelly Sinkbeil
LeaderOne Financial Welcomes Kelly Sinkbeil in Minneapolis, MN - May 10, 2014 - LeaderOne Financial
Donald Chew Delivers Working Prototype of Digi-Chip Through a New Start-Up
Donald Chew is seeking funding for a product that will deliver both cable and internet to customers. He is currently serving as CEO of On-Time Communications and has been instrumental in development and negotiations. - May 09, 2014 - On Time Communications
The Downward Trend in Australian Wood Chip Exports Was Broken in 2013 Thanks to Increased Chip Demand from Chinese Pulpmills
Australia, one of the world’s largest wood chip exporters, increased its chip shipments in 2013 after a ten-year low in 2012. In the 1Q/14, shipments were close to the highest since 2010 thanks to high demand from China. Chinese pulp mills imported almost 30% of their hardwood chip import volume from Australia during the first three months of 2014. - May 08, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from North America to Europe Have Doubled in Two Years to Reach 4.7 Million Tons in 2013 with the US South Accounting for 63% of the Volume
North America exported wood pellets valued at over 650 million dollars in 2013, a dramatic increase of more than 250 percent in just two years, according to data compiled by the North American Wood Fiber Review. The US South shipped almost three million tons last year, which was almost two-thirds of total export volume from North America. - May 08, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Securities America Unveils Latest Paperless Office Solution
Online Vault Gives Advisors Free, Unlimited Document Storage - May 08, 2014 - Securities America Inc.
Financial Adviser Rick Helbing Featured on the Cover of Scene Magazine
Nationally Recognized Financial Adviser Rick Helbing of Suncoast Advisory Group in Sarasota, Florida, Featured on the Cover of Scene Magazine - May 08, 2014 - Suncoast Advisory Group
MXT Global Appoints Reiji Onizawa as Managing Director
MXT Global, financial services provider, announces Currency & Commodities Expert Reiji Onizawa as new Managing Director. - May 07, 2014 - MXT Global
Sageworks Announces 3rd Annual Risk Management Summit in Nashville, Tennessee
Sageworks, a financial information company that provides risk management solutions to banks and credit unions, will once again host its Risk Management Summit for bankers and industry experts in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will take place from Wednesday, September 24 through Friday, September... - May 04, 2014 - Sageworks
Supurva Healthcare Group and MediCall Systems Team Up in Strategic National Partnership
Supurva Biomedical, a subsidiary of Supurva Healthcare Group and MediCall Systems today announced a strategic partnership that enhances both companies’ position in offering healthcare specific solutions, while significantly expanding Supurva Biomedical’s reach in the US and Canada. The... - May 02, 2014 - Supurva Healthcare Group
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Partners with Wavetec to Enhance Its Customers Journey and Experience
Wavetec installed its queue management solutions in 26 KCB branches where this number will grow to 52 by end of June, 2014. - April 28, 2014 - Wavetec
Prepaid Bitcoin Sells 35 BTC Worth of Prepaid Bitcoin Cards in First Month, Signalling Thriving Demand for Easier Access to Bitcoin
Prepaid Bitcoin cards come in a recognizable format so people aren't spooked by the tech jargon or the scary concept of “virtual money.” The cards also come in stored value amounts of $10, $25, $50, and $100, which are realistic for most people. The company also permits custom branding on their cards with the ability to add logos and card-holder names for a more personalized touch. - April 28, 2014 - Prepaid Bitcoin
Lendoor, Inc. Partners with BancBox
Lendoor announces their strategic partnership with BancBox. - April 25, 2014 - Lendoor, Inc.
Melody L. McDonald Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Melody L. McDonald of Stanford, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Melody L. McDonald Melody McDonald has over 30 years of experience in the financial field. She... - April 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Crest Financial Announces Mobile Advertising to Retailer Remarketing Plan in Effort to Protect Retailer Brand Integrity
Crest Financial helps retailers reach new target market of millennials through mobile marketing while increasing brand loyalty. - April 25, 2014 - Crest Financial
BTG Option Launches Its Brand-New Trading Platform
BTG Option has changed management and has completely re-designed its binary options trading site. Its new and improved trading platform provides a unique trading experience, allowing traders to utilize various financial instruments while trading on a wide range of underlying assets from across all global markets. The site will be providing special offers and luxury terms & bonuses within the near future, alongside a range of helpful trading tools. - April 24, 2014 - BTG Option
Osagie Imasogie Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Osagie Imasogie of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Osagie Imasogie Mr. Imasogie has over 30 years experience in the finance field. He is the... - April 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Increases in Russian Lumber Exports Have Not Compensated for the Decline in Log Exports That Came as the Result of Higher Log Export Tariffs by Russia in 2007
The Russian log export tax that was implemented in 2007 resulted in a sharp decline of log exportation with the Russian share of globally traded logs falling from 44% in 2006 to 15% in 2013. During the same period, lumber exports have increased but shipments have not compensated for the decline in income from the log exports, reports the WRQ. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Global Sawlog Prices Rose in the 4Q/13 Resulting in the GSPI Reaching Its Third Highest Level Since 1995; Highest Increases in Western North America and Northern Europe
Higher demand for lumber and increased global trade of logs pushed sawlog prices upward in many markets during 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. As a consequence, the GSPI price index has move upward to reach its highest level in eight years. Log prices in Western North America, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Japan have increased the most over the past 12 months. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Investing in Fine Art Now Easier Through Assetline, Mossgreen Alliance
Art lovers can enjoy the full riches of their collection and even increase their investment in art thanks to a new partnership between finance company Assetline and auction house Mossgreen. - April 23, 2014 - Assetline
$51.6 Million for Small Businesses During First Quarter
Mercantile Capital Corporation closes 11 loans in 6 states, creates 354 jobs in the first three months of 2014. - April 23, 2014 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Valuable Resources Made Available to Small Business Owners Through Small Business Development Workshop in Washington DC
If you desire to take your business to the next level, this workshop is for you. Industry experts will share useful business practices; effective use of social media and available resources to shift your business from neutral to thriving. It's a B2B networking opportunity. Bring business cards and hone your 30 second "Elevator Speech" to introduce your business. The workshop is informal, and questions are encouraged to help each participant receive the knowledge they need. - April 22, 2014 - Sisters In Spirit (Not for Profit)
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of risk management. About Brian D. Birchall, P.Eng. Mr. Birchall has over 40 years’ experience... - April 22, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
"The Funding Is Out There!" Uses Indiegogo Platform to Raise $5,000
"The Funding Is Out There!" uses one of the methods it discusses to obtain funding for the book’s rollout and audio creation. - April 22, 2014 - The Resourceful CEO
Todd G. Cosenza, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to Speak at Knowledge Group’s Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Todd G. Cosenza, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: Securities Law in 2014:... - April 22, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Wealth DNA Radio Show Discusses MyRA’s and GRA’s vs IRA’s and 401(k) plans with Teresa Ghilarducci, PhD on April 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT
The Wealth DNA radio show will have Teresa Ghilarducci, PhD as the featured guest on April 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 noon EDT). The show will focus on MyRA's and GRA's vs. IRA's and 401(k) plans. - April 21, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio