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3 MassMutual Greater Houston Agents Earn Professional Designation in Family Business Planning
Three financial services professionals with MassMutual Greater Houston – a general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) – have earned the Certified Family Business Specialist (CFBS) designation. MassMutual Greater Houston Midtown shows commitment to business owners and their planning needs through continuing professional education. - July 25, 2017 - MassMutual Greater Houston
INTAC Announces Its ASPPA Certification Renewal for Retirement Plan Service Provider Excellence
Intac Actuarial Services, Inc. earns it's CEFEX (Centre for Fiduciary Excellence) certification renewal for the fifth consecutive year. - July 21, 2017 - Intac Actuarial Services, Inc.
Safe Money Broadcasting Acquires Independent Consumer Financial Education Website
Introducing the first-ever, completely independent platform to educate consumers about guaranteed retirement and insurance solutions. SafeMoney.com lets advisors promote themselves, enhance credibility with national branding, and enjoy a full-service client education program with no business requirements to any financial company. - July 13, 2017 - Safe Money Broadcasting
Cetera® Advisors Honors CCR Wealth Management as Ensemble of the Year at Annual Awards Conference
“We are honored to receive this award, which reflects our team’s commitment to work together to provide exceptional service to our clients,” said Palmerino. “Our team is what sets us apart from others.” - May 18, 2017 - CCR Wealth Management
Chris Campbell Achieves Court of the Table MDRT Membership is Exclusive to World’s Leading Financial Professionals
Chris Campbell, CEO of CJ Campbell & Associates in Rockville, Maryland has qualified for Court of the Table of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Achieving Court of the Table status places Mr. Campbell among the top professionals in the global life insurance and financial services industry. - May 18, 2017 - CJ Campbell and Associates
Retirement Expert, Rick Maraj, to Release His 1st Book Titled "Building a Better Retirement"
Rick Maraj, Retirement expert and President of The Retire Advisory Group, can now add author to his growing list of accomplishments. His book, "Building A Better Retirement" will be the go to resource for those looking to retire successfully. - April 26, 2017 - The Retire Advisory Group
Jenny Hammond Joins Asset TV
Asset TV, the worldwide leader in financial and investment video, has further extended its editorial and content resources with the arrival of Jenny Hammond as its latest presenter and producer. Jenny joins Mark Colegate to become one of the faces of Asset TV in the UK. Jenny who has worked as a... - April 24, 2017 - Asset TV UK
Retirement Expert, Rick Maraj, to Host "Building a Better Retirement" Radio Show
Rick Maraj, founder and owner of The Retire Advisory Group, an independent financial advisory firm, is now hosting his new radio show on Sarasota News Radio 1320 and 1450 AM. The show "Building A Better Retirement" airs Sundays from 2pm-3pm. - April 19, 2017 - The Retire Advisory Group
David Borden of CCR Wealth Management Named to 2017 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisers
David Borden has been named to the 2017 edition of the Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisers. The list recognizes top financial advisers at national, independent, regional and bank broker-dealers from across the U.S. - April 06, 2017 - CCR Wealth Management
NPPG Fiduciary Services, LLC Offers Independent ERISA 3(16) Administrative Services to Plan Sponsors
Northeast Professional Planning Group, Inc. (NPPG) a leading national employee benefits, retirement planning and actuarial consulting firm, with regional focus in NY, NJ, CT and PA has continued its expansion and growth. This growth comes in the form of increasing services offered via NPPG... - March 23, 2017 - NPPG, Inc.
Michael W. Landsberg Among Barron’s Top State by State Financial Advisors in America for 2017; His 6th Time
Michael Landsberg, Partner at Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth Management , associated with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, in Punta Gorda, Florida was ranked among Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors for 2017, as announced in the weekly magazine’s March 4Th... - March 22, 2017 - Landsberg Bennett
Northeast Professional Planning Group Acquires Riker Associates, LLC.
Northeast Professional Planning Group, Inc (NPPG) continues its growth with the announcement of the recent acquisition of all assets of Riker Associates, LLC. This acquisition will provide Riker Associates Plan Sponsors’ greater access to employee benefit resources, pension fiduciary... - February 25, 2017 - NPPG, Inc.
HUB International Millennial Compensation and Performance Survey Reveals Traditional Practices Not Working
The objective for this study was the identification of compensation and performance practices that are important to millennials. By sharing key takeaways, HUB International hopes you gain insight into what reward practices work best for this growing employee population. - February 21, 2017 - HUB International - West Region
Local Financial Professionals Don Bergis and Jared Elson Receive Prestigious Sales Award
Area licensed investment advisors and insurance professionals Don Bergis and Jared Elson received a rare honor in January when they were inducted into Advisors Excel’s Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place during Advisors Excel’s 2017 World Series of Sales Awards Night in San Diego,... - February 09, 2017 - Regent Wealth Management
Northeast Professional Planning Group Acquires Tell Retirement Services, Inc.
As part of Northeast Professional Planning Group, Inc.’s (NPPG) continuing expansion, we are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of all assets of Tell Retirement Services, Inc. This acquisition will allow for Tell Retirement Services Plan Sponsors to gain greater access to employee... - February 09, 2017 - NPPG, Inc.
Toni DasGupta, CEO Veda Financial, Joins Advisory Board of Kiwanis La Canada AM Charitable Endowment
Toni DasGupta, CEO of Veda Financial joined the Advisory board of the Kiwanis La Canada AM Endowment Fund. Kiwanis International is a global charitable organization with branches in 80 different countries that work in their local communities. - February 03, 2017 - Veda Financial
Retailer Asos Boosts U.K. Sourcing After Pound's Brexit Fall - Wismuller Gunter
Asos Plc, Britain's largest online-only fashion retailer, plans to double its U.K. manufacturing as the pound's post-Brexit plunge makes domestic production more affordable. - December 14, 2016 - Wismuller Gunter
Wismuller Gunter: Philips to Sell Lumileds to Apollo at Discounted $2 Billion
Royal Philips NV agreed to sell a majority stake in its lighting components unit to Apollo Global Management LLC in a cut-price deal valued at $2 billion after a U.S. national security panel blocked a more lucrative transaction with a Chinese buyer almost a year ago. - December 14, 2016 - Wismuller Gunter
Cedar Brook Group’s Azim Nakhooda Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Azim Nakhooda, Cleveland Financial Advisor and a Partner and Principal of Cedar Brook Group celebrates 20 years of service. - December 10, 2016 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Wismuller Gunter: Here's One Sign That Markets Believe in Trump's "America First" Policy
Wismuller Gunter: Here's One Sign That Markets Believe in Trump's 'America First' Policy. Emerging markets, thumped by Trump? - November 27, 2016 - Wismuller Gunter
Wismuller Gunter Foresees Emerging Asia's $11 Billion Outflow on Dollar's Rally
Wismuller Gunter reports that global funds sold about $11 billion of equities and bonds in Asia's emerging markets after Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election as expectations for his economic policies sent Treasury yields higher and sparked the dollar's strongest rally in eight years. - November 27, 2016 - Wismuller Gunter
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
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
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
Delaware-Based Insurance You Keep, LLC Launches New Website - Offers Information on Medicare Open Enrollment
Insurance brokers Joe and Mercedes Ritter are excited about their new website and look forward to answering questions about Medicare open enrollment. - October 17, 2016 - Insurance You Keep LLC
James Lamont and Lamont Financial Services Offer Cost Segregation Services
Tax savings available for commercial building owners. - October 15, 2016 - Lamont Financial Services
"European Telecoms Market is Stable and Beating Expectations," Says Wismuller Gunter Analyst
Vodafone, the British telecommunication giant, has completed its two-year spending plan that has amounted to more than tens of billions of dollars. It has been upgrading operations around the world, mainly Europe, where it generates over two-thirds of its overall sales. This gargantuan spending... - September 26, 2016 - Wismuller Gunter
Joseph A. Weber, CFS AAMS CPFA Named to 2016 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers
Joseph A. Weber, an investment advisor representative of Voya Financial Advisors, is pleased to announce that he has been named to the 2016 edition of the Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers. The list recognizes the top financial advisers who specialize in serving defined contribution... - September 24, 2016 - IFS
Wismuller Gunter is Looking for the Potential Benefits in Europe
Wismuller Gunter is looking for the potential benefits. - September 23, 2016 - Wismuller Gunter
Analysts at Wismuller Gunter Focused on Green Energy and Renewables
The renewables sector has been a favorite for investors for many years now and the analysts at Wismuller Gunter are raising their forecasts for the sector. Following the release of the Wismuller Gunter’s energy investment report, we can see a significant re-orientation of global energy... - September 19, 2016 - Wismuller Gunter
Brexit and the Global Economy, a Perspective by Azim Nakhooda, Principal and Partner at Cedar Brook Group
Azim Nakhooda, Cleveland financial advisor, provides commentary on the global markets. - August 28, 2016 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Robert P. Finley of Virtue Asset Management Accepted for Membership in the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)
Robert P. Finley of Virtue Asset Management in Barrington, IL as been accepted for membership in the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). Robert Finley is a CFA® charterholder and a Certified Financial Planner™ certificant with 14 years of experience. Robert most... - August 28, 2016 - Virtue Asset Management
Get Annuity Quote Announces Its Release of the New e-Book 5 Steps to Planning Your Own Retirement
This new E-book, 5 Steps to Plan your Retirement, has been a 2 month process on simplifying the retirement process for baby boomers and retirees. Allowing anyone in their life stage the opportunity to start planning their retirement without the pressure of going to see a financial advisor or inviting one into their home. - August 12, 2016 - Get Annuity Quote
Bill Rispoli, Registered Investment Advisor Joins Salem Advisory Group, LLC
Salem Advisory Group would like to welcome Bill Rispoli as one of our valued Investment Advisor Representatives. Not a stranger to hard work or crunching numbers, Bill learned the electrical trade from his father at an early age. However, the world of finance became his focal point as a student at... - August 10, 2016 - Salem Advisory Group, LLC
Startup Investments Announces Free of Charge Services for Qualified Businesses, Low Income Individuals, Churches and Non-Profit Organisations
Startup Investments to now offer Gratis Services to qualified businesses, low-income individuals, Churches and non-profit organizations. “We are staying true to our mission statement and we are holding out our claim of never to put monetary gains ahead of our services and values,” said... - August 03, 2016 - Startup Investments
Launching of Virtue Asset Management
Robert Finley CFA, CFP®, former Senior Portfolio Manager of $375 million in assets for high net worth individuals, has launched Virtue Asset Management. An independent asset management company. - July 28, 2016 - Virtue Asset Management
Startup Investments Announces a New Branch Opening in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Fourth Quarter of 2016
Startup Investments to open a branch in the last quarter of 2016 on Warm Springs Road in Las Vegas Nevada to better serve their clientele in Nevada and surrounding states. This is first of the 10 branches that Startup Investments to open and the management of Startup Investments couldn’t be more excited. They plan to have bilingual colleagues who will offer services in Spanish and English. - July 26, 2016 - Startup Investments
Joseph Biondolillo of Biondolillo Financial Recognized as #1 Broker, Guardian Life
Joseph Biondolillo receives recognition from Northeast Planning Corporation for his accomplishments over the last few years. - July 07, 2016 - Biondolillo Financial
Financial Advisor Celebrating 10 Years with Firm
Michael W. Mandarino, a West Point Graduate and currently a financial advisor, is celebrating 10 years with Intervest International Equities Corporation. - July 07, 2016 - 123-Investing
Azim Nakhooda, Principal and Partner at Cedar Brook Group, is Elected to the National Board Committee of the Arthritis Foundation
Azim Nakhooda, Cleveland financial advisor and ardent supporter of the Arthritis Foundation, starts a 2 year term on the national investment committee. - July 01, 2016 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
David Borden of CCR Wealth Management Named to 2016 Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisers
David Borden of CCR Wealth Management is pleased to announce that he has been named to the Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisers, as of March 31, 2016. The list recognizes top financial advisers at traditional broker-dealer firms from across the U.S. This is the fourth annual FT 400 list,... - June 22, 2016 - CCR Wealth Management
Cetera® Advisors Honors CCR Wealth Management as Ensemble of the Year at Annual Awards Conference
Mark Palmerino, financial consultant and partner at CCR Wealth Management, recently attended Cetera Advisors’ annual awards conference where he accepted the Ensemble of the Year award on behalf of his firm. This team of top producing, seasoned professionals gained this honor by leveraging... - June 21, 2016 - CCR Wealth Management
Growth for CCR Wealth Management
David Borden, Managing Partner says, “Since inception in 1998 our firm has grown from a startup entity to a team of 16 that manages more than $1.1 billion in assets for individuals, corporations, retirement and pension plans and nonprofit organizations. Along with our past growth, we continue to grow the practice at some 20 percent per year. Adding these professionals to our team will allow us to keep up with that growth and give our clients the excellent service they expect.” - June 14, 2016 - CCR Wealth Management
IASG Alternatives Appoints Stephen Klawitter as Vice-President
IASG Alternatives is an independent and highly specialized financial services group that provides access to a premier platform of managed futures investments designed to meet the needs of sophisticated investors. Managed Futures Specialist Expands Team to Meet Increased Demand from a Growing Client Base for Alternative Investments. - June 07, 2016 - IASG Alternatives LLC
Retirement Plan Advisors & York College of Pennsylvania Host Retirement Planning Success Event
RPA to present at the college’s Human Resources Symposium June 8-10. - May 17, 2016 - Retirement Plan Advisors
Cedar Brooks’ Howard Slater Coaches Teens on Financial Literacy
Howard Slater, partner and principal of Cedar Brook Financial Group, and consummate volunteer devoted to teaching financial literacy to students, completed courses at two Cleveland schools. - May 16, 2016 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management Announces Succession Plan Partnership with Spar Investment Counsel
As part of their continuing commitment to clients regarding sustainability and longevity of their successful execution of client investment objectives, McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management (MSCM) is pleased to announce that the Spar Investment Counsel team has joined the firm. - May 13, 2016 - McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management
IASG Launches Broker Dealer to Serve an Expanding Audience for Managed Futures
IASG Alternatives LLC is an independent and highly specialized financial services group that provides access to a premier platform of managed futures investments designed to meet the needs of sophisticated investors. - May 04, 2016 - IASG Alternatives LLC
Group Long Term Care Insurance Benefits Reported by LTCI Consultants
There are significant advantages of making group long term care insurance available in the workplace reports LTC Insurance Consultants. - April 28, 2016 - LTC Insurance Consultants
Finogy - Using Biometric Data in a Personal Finance App
Finogy, a new online investing platform, is creating a biometric app on Indiegogo. - April 27, 2016 - Finogy