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J.P. Turner Voted Top 100 in "Best Places to Work in the Global Financial Markets"
For the third consecutive year, J.P. Turner is ranked in the top 100 Best Places to Work in the Global Financial Markets by Here is the City News (a London publication). - May 18, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Randy Cochran Joins The Transition Companies
Randy Cochran has joined The Transition Companies, LLC (“TTC”) and has been appointed Senior Managing Director. - May 17, 2012 - The Transition Companies
Excend Engaged as Investment Bank for Multi-Billion Dollar Judgment Litigation Funding
Excend to provide investment banking services for litigation capital requirements - May 12, 2012 - Excend
J.P. Turner Named “2012 Top 50 Independent Broker-Dealers” by Financial Advisor Magazine
Independent brokerage and investment banking firm J.P. Turner was named one of the top 50 independent broker-dealers by Financial Advisor Magazine. - May 08, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Financial Advisor Kira Robinson-Kates Earns Leader's Recognition
Ms. Robinson-Kates has earned the prestigious Leader's recognition for New England Financial. Based in the Baystate Financial Services headquarters, Kira has been recognized as an industry leader. - May 02, 2012 - Baystate Financial Services
J.P. Turner Promotes Daniel Forbes to Area Vice President
Daniel Forbes was recently promoted to Area Vice President for J.P. Turner and will assist in supervising J.P. Turner’s national network of independent offices. - May 02, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Simmers Financial Group Welcomes Lisa Chamberlin to Its Account Executive Staff
Simmers Financial Group welcomes Lisa Chamberlin as an addition to its Account Executive staff. - April 26, 2012 - Simmers Financial Group
Simmers Financial Announces a New Staff Supervisor
Simmers Financial promotes Leslie Aust to Staff Supervisor. - April 20, 2012 - Simmers Financial Group
Simmers Financial Group Welcomes a New Member
Simmers Financial welcomes Kelly Wilson to its staff. - April 19, 2012 - Simmers Financial Group
Jeremy Kees Joins Patriot Asset Advisors
Jeremy Kees, formerly of Edward Jones in Granville, Ohio, has joined the wealth management firm Patriot Asset Advisors. Kees will be working in the firm’s Easton office along with Jonathan Taylor and Allen Stocker, founder of Patriot Asset Advisors. “Jeremy has successfully built an... - April 13, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Protect Your Identity with Free and Secure Document Shredding Hosted by Triumph Capital
Triumph Capital offers free and secure document disposal to the local community on Saturday, April 28. - April 07, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Protect Your Identity with Free and Secure Document Shredding Hosted by Platinum Wealth Strategies
Platinum Wealth Strategies offers free and secure document disposal to the local community on Saturday, April 28. - April 05, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Jumpstart Equity Partners to Invest with Emerging Real Estate Fund Managers
Jumpstart Equity Partners, a subsidiary of Los Angeles based investment company Jumpstart Capital, LLC., today announced the launch of a new initiative targeting direct co-investment opportunities alongside emerging real estate fund managers. - April 02, 2012 - Jumpstart Equity Partners
J.P. Turner Welcomes Brian Propes as Senior Vice President, Supervisory and Best Practices Officer
J.P. Turner & Company, LLC recently appointed Brian Propes to lead the Supervision Department. Brian will serve as Senior Vice President, Supervisory and Best Practices Officer. He comes to the firm with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including senior... - March 23, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Forum Receives Encouraging Drill Results on Inuit Owned Lands Nearby the Kiggavik Deposits-North Thelon Project, Nunavut
Forum Uranium Corp. is providing drill results on Inuit-owned lands held under an exploration agreement with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) on Forum's district-scale North Thelon project adjoining Areva Resources Canada's Kiggavik uranium deposit. Forum drilled nine holes totalling 2,036 metres on... - February 17, 2012 - Forum Uranium
Canadian Mid-Market M&A Firm Receives Prestigious Awards
Corporate Finance Associates (CFA), a leading middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm, announced today that Office of the Year is awarded to CFA Oakville (Toronto), Ontario. In addition, Oakville-based Douglas Nix, CFA’s Vice Chairman, was named Dealmaker of the Year. These... - February 12, 2012 - Corporate Finance Associates
The Corvus Group and DiCom Software Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Loan Advisory Solutions to Financial Institutions
The Corvus Group, Inc., a bank advisory and commercial real estate capital services company, and DiCom Software, a developer of credit risk management technology systems, today announced they have entered a strategic alliance to provide financial institutions with new solutions and approaches for... - February 10, 2012 - The Corvus Group
Mortgage Loan Portfolio Plans Justified Move to Larger Headquarters
Bucking Home Equity Loss Trend, Vertical Capital’s Bayard Closser Expands Firm’s Capabilities - February 03, 2012 - Vertical Capital Markets Group
Cumulus Acquisition of Citadel Broadcasting Tops 2011 Deals
Despite 75% Increase in Station Sales Activity, Mega-Merger Tops All Other 2011 Transactions Combined - January 20, 2012 - Guest Media Technology LLC
Excend Announces Terms Sheets for Investments of $57.5MM to Start 2012
Within the first few weeks of 2012 Excend’s clients received terms sheets for new investments totaling $57.5MM. - January 20, 2012 - Excend
Excend Presents at Cityscape Latin America Real Estate Event 2011
Excend provides a keynote address illustrating how local real estate developers and asset managers can collaborate to attract capital from international private equity sources. - January 20, 2012 - Excend
Ryan Nichols, Managing Partner at Excend, Serves as Chairman of Terrapinn's Emerging Hedge Funds World 2011
Mr. Nichols serves as the chairman at an invitation-only event for emerging hedge fund managers, family offices, and private equity groups from North America and Europe. - January 20, 2012 - Excend
J.P. Turner & Company Exceeded Their Fundraising Goal for The Empty Stocking Fund
For the fourth year in a row, J.P. Turner raised more than $10,000 for the charity. - January 15, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Simmers Financial Group is Pleased to Announce the Addition of John Gorges to the Account Executive Staff
Simmers Financial Group is pleased to announce the addition of John Gorges to the Account Executive staff. - January 05, 2012 - Simmers Financial Group
Simmers Financial Group Names Shawn Mora Vice President
Simmers Financial Group names Shawn Mora Vice President, promoting him from Operations Manager. - January 05, 2012 - Simmers Financial Group
Closing Circle, the Investment and M&A Social Network, Opens in Europe on January 31, 2012
Social network aims to facilitate networking and improve visibility for dealmakers. - January 05, 2012 - Closing Circle
Crest Jets Joins Forces with One Concierge
Crest Jets and One Concierge have entered into an agreement to provide One Concierge clients with luxury private jet services. - December 22, 2011 - Crest Jets, Inc.
Simmers Financial Groups Announces David Bass as the Newest Staff Supervisor
Simmers Financial Groups Announces a new Staff Supervisor in David Bass - December 21, 2011 - Simmers Financial Group
Vertical’s Alternative Investment for Average Investors Provides Potential for Income, Social Responsibility
Whole Mortgage Loan Fund with Likely “Negative Correlation” - December 17, 2011 - Vertical Capital Markets Group
Jeff Drazan’s Private Equity Firm, Bertram Capital Featured as a Top Performing Buyout Fund in PitchBook Data, Inc. Analysis
Bertram Capital, founded by Jeff Drazan was recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. as a top performing buyout fund in a recent analysis of 67 US based 2006 vintage buyout funds with investments in the B2C sector. Bertram Capital’s first fund, Bertram Growth Capital I ranked #1 overall in TVPI and... - December 08, 2011 - Bertram Capital
Under Stewardship of Jeff Drazan, Bertram Capital’s Former Portfolio Company, PDI Ranked #300 in Deloitte's 2011 Technology Fast 500™
Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), a leading provider of mission-critical power distribution equipment for data centers, alternative energy, industrial, and commercial power markets, and former portfolio company of Bertram Capital, recently announced it ranked Number 300 on Deloitte's Technology Fast... - December 08, 2011 - Bertram Capital
2011 AxialMarket Technology M&A Deal Activity Summary
Through the third quarter of 2011, Technology was the second most active sector on AxialMarket representing 18% of all opportunities. 522 companies came to market within the Technology sector, ranging in company size from $0 to over $528 million in revenue, both within the United States and abroad. - November 23, 2011 - AxialMarket
Brand New Site Launched by Buying Investment Property Tips Offering Free and Unique Ways to Get Into the Market
Getting into the market just got easy with researched buying investment property tips. - November 23, 2011 - Buying Investment Property Tips
GGSI Bahamas Provides State-of-the-Art Security for OTC PINK Transactions and Communication
GGSI (Gibraltar Global Securities Inc.) has just announced the release of their latest security measures designed to protect their client’s personal data, and to secure electronic communication. The offshore brokerage firm specializes in OTC PINK security clearance, OTCBB securities and... - November 17, 2011 - Gibraltar Global Securities INC.
J.P. Turner Named “2011 Best Places to Work in Georgia” by Georgia Trend Magazine
Independent brokerage and investment banking firm J.P. Turner was nominated by home office employees and selected by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the best places to work in Georgia for the second year in a row. - November 11, 2011 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Justina McCaffrey, Inc. Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Justina McCaffrey, Inc (JM, Inc.), announced today the appointment of Gregory C. Woodward as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Woodward, is principal owner of IMR, LLC., a U.S-based holding company that has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Justina McCaffrey, Inc (JM, Inc) earlier... - November 08, 2011 - IMR, LLC
Generation Equity Advisors Expands Into Canada and Europe; Adds Nicolas Teboul to Its Investment Banking Team
Generation Equity Advisors expands its reach into Canada and Europe; adds Nicolas Teboul to its Investment Banking team to cover Technology companies. - November 06, 2011 - Generation Equity Advisors, LLC
Chart Capital Partners Completes Recapitalization of ATAC
Chart Capital Partners Completes Investment in Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) - November 02, 2011 - Chart Capital Partners
Chart Capital Partners Expands Private Equity Team, Hires Geoff Nattans
Chart Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in buyouts and growth equity investments in middle market firms, today announced that Geoff Nattans had joined the firm as an Associate. Most recently, Mr. Nattans spent four years with a middle market investment bank in the Washington DC... - November 01, 2011 - Chart Capital Partners
Bertram Capital's Managing Partner, Jeff Drazan Featured in Churchill Financial's "On The Left"
Bertram Capital's Managing Partner, Jeff Drazan was recently featured in Churchill Financial's "On the Left" in a three-part interview beginning with the September 26th edition. “We appreciated the opportunity to be featured in Churchill’s widely distributed publication, to... - October 22, 2011 - Bertram Capital
Simmers Financial Group Announces the Addition of Leslie Aust to the Account Executive Staff
Simmers Financial Group Announces the Addition of Leslie Aust to the Account Executive Staff - October 19, 2011 - Simmers Financial Group
J.P. Turner Welcomes David Kass as Vice President of Equity Trading
J.P. Turner & Company, LLC appointed David Kass as Vice President of Equity Trading in June. - October 13, 2011 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Simmers Financial Group Welcomes David Bass to the Account Executive Team
Simmers Financial Group welcomes David Bass to the company's Account Executive staff. David brings an educational background to the firm that fits well into the mission of the company. "David has been a great addition to the staff. With his background in education, he fits well into our... - October 12, 2011 - Simmers Financial Group
Donald H. Ramirez is Awarded Certified Financial Planner™ Designation
Donald H. Ramirez, a Managing Principal of Peak Wealth Advisors with 16 years experience providing financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families and businesses has been awarded the Certified Financial Planner™ designation, a certification recognized as the standard of excellence for the financial planning profession. - October 05, 2011 - Peak Wealth Advisors
Simmers Financial Group Salutes Sebastian Guerra
Simmers Financial Group Salutes Sebastian Guerra. - October 04, 2011 - Simmers Financial Group
Generation Equity Advisors Announced the Release of Its Q3 2011 - IT Services M&A Report
Generation Equity Advisors, a technology investment banking firm, releases its quarterly report on the latest global mergers and acquisitions transactions announced in the IT services sector for Q3 2011. - October 03, 2011 - Generation Equity Advisors, LLC
J.P. Turner Named Top 10 Atlanta Brokerage Firm
J.P. Turner is headquartered in Atlanta and has more than 200 independent offices nationwide. - October 01, 2011 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
EOSS Supports the Launch of the First Community Bank in Rio de Janeiro
On Thursday 15, 2011, the first community bank of Rio de Janeiro was opened in the City of God (Cidade da Deus), an economically underdeveloped community in the West Zone of the city. EOSS consulted the local community in their effort to launch and start running the bank successfully. Going forward they will support the bank in their personnel and organizational development and offer training programs for young entrepreneurs to support new businesses in the community. - September 30, 2011 - Economic Opportunity Strategy & Solutions
Simmers Financial Group Welcomes Alison Schock to Its Staff as an Account Executive
Simmers Financial Group is proud to welcome Alison Schock to the Account Executive team. - September 28, 2011 - Simmers Financial Group
Kippes Commodities Offers Hacker-Safe Services
An online trading company has declared its services complete and secure to best help internet users obtain the financial help they needed. - September 28, 2011 - Kippes Commodities