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MarketCurrents Publishes Annual Estate and Succession Planning Edition for 2018
MarketCurrents Wealth Management published its Annual Estate and Succession Planning Edition this week. The report comes at a timely moment as we are witnessing the largest transfer of wealth taking place. This will continue over the next several years. The longevity of a family’s wealth... - February 26, 2018 - MarketCurrents
GoLookUp Announces Nationwide Sex Offenders Search
GoLookUp has launched a nationwide sex offender search that lets users find out who are the sex offenders living in their area, or in any other place based on a zip code number. - February 25, 2018 - Lucky2Media, LLC
Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance Awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2018
Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to those businesses that use Feefo to collect... - February 25, 2018 - Kingsbridge
OKMerchant Improves and Extends Platform to Help Business Owners Reduce Credit Card Processing Fees
Typical brokers and banks charge plenty of fees, which come in the form of statement fees, batch fees, monthly customer service fees, regulatory product fees and so on. But since all businesses are already taxed by the government and the financial contract with the institution is clear, these taxes can be greatly diminished while some of them even eliminated. - February 25, 2018 - OKMerchant Payment Solutions
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Placement Agent for $100+ Million Raise for Revitalize Energy
Revitalize Energy, an independent, technology-driven energy company based in Calgary, Canada announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $100+ million of equity to acquire and improve underperforming and shut-in oil and gas wells. Revitalize is an... - February 25, 2018 - Castle Placement
Harrisburg University Backed Thought ICO Launches Whitelist
Thought is a blockchain and AI start-up, backed by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Thought is fundamentally changing the way data is processed by embedding AI into every small piece of data. This makes otherwise "dumb" information smart. Data becomes able to act on its own, eliminating the need for external applications, and thus makes data processing faster and cheaper. - February 24, 2018 - Thought Network
DiscoverLend Announces New Way to Shop for Funding
DiscoverLend, launches its lender matching product, making it easier than ever for consumers to shop for financial products and compare offers. The company has created a centralized hub for financial products, where consumers can shop for a variety of loan types and pre-paid debit cards all from... - February 24, 2018 - DiscoverLend
Hacker Launches ICO
Thought is a blockchain and AI start-up, backed by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Thought is fundamentally changing the way data is processed by embedding AI into every small piece of data. This makes otherwise "dumb" information smart. Data becomes able to act on its own, eliminating the need for external applications, and thus makes data processing faster and cheaper. - February 23, 2018 - Thought Network
Playing the Game: Create Your Legacy and Preserve Your Estate for Future Generations
In "Playing the Game," Paul Remack applies his years of financial experience to questions that haunt anyone planning to retire with significant assets. The most important thing to understand is that you are playing a game whether you realize it or not. Remack explains why Wealth Transfer and Distribution is a game, and he shows you how that game is played. He lays out the necessary steps for planning retirement and how to avoid unnecessary conflict with the IRS. - February 23, 2018 - Remack Associates, Inc.
Nigerian Entrepreneur, Bolaji Akinboro, Selected to Join Prestigious Global High Impact Entrepreneurs Network
Architect of Africa’s Largest Digital Financial Inclusion Program for Farmers Joins Endeavor Network. - February 23, 2018 - Cellulant
Kenneth Company of Stockton Set to Release Integrated Payroll Services to Its Clients
With the addition of payroll services to an existing offering of health insurance, employee benefits, work comp insurance, and HR services, Kenneth Company is able to add tremendous value to its clients while reducing costs. - February 23, 2018 - Kenneth Company
CIS to Exhibit at Experience18
CIS announced they will exhibit at Ellie Mae Experience 2018. The conference will be held March 19-21, 2018 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit CIS booth #117. - February 23, 2018 - CIS
AALTCI Calls for Better Long-Term Care Insurance Planning for Multi-Generational Households
The number of multi-generational families is growing, calling for better ways to plan for long-term care needs suggests the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 23, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Attorney Gregory S. Costabile Becomes a Shareholder of Buckley King
Buckley King is pleased to announce that Gregory S. Costabile has become a shareholder of the Firm. - February 23, 2018 - Buckley King
HOA Manager Paul Mengert and President of Association Management Group Competes in 10th Annual "Dancing With The Carolina Stars"
Charity Competition Raised Money for Operation Smile - February 22, 2018 - Association Management Group, Inc.
Are You FIT? LamconOnline Announces How to be Financially IntelligenT
LamconOnline by Dr. Anil Lamba provides a unique blended-learning environment for you to enhance your knowledge on finance, at your convenience, in your own time, from the comforts of your home. - February 22, 2018 - LamconOnline
Camellia Encryption Algorithm Now Supported by Jetico’s BestCrypt to Encrypt Files
The Camellia encryption algorithm - developed in Japan and considered unbreakable by brute-force attack – is now supported by BestCrypt Container Encryption, Jetico's software to encrypt files. - February 22, 2018 - Jetico Inc.
Mark Shore Joins Coquest Advisors as Director of Educational Research
Dallas-based Coquest Inc., one of the largest independent introducing brokers in the U.S. derivatives markets, announced today that Mark Shore has joined its Coquest Advisors LLC as Director of Educational Research. Mr. Shore will be responsible for developing educational materials, workshops and... - February 22, 2018 - Coquest Inc.
GSF Mortgage Adds Additional Loan Originator to the Wolverine State
GSF Mortgage Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of loan originator Audra Bargy to the Farmington Hills, Michigan branch. She is an industry veteran and has been serving customers and their mortgage needs for 25 years. Bargy is adept at working with first-time homebuyers, single close... - February 22, 2018 - GoGSF
Sun Acquisitions Secured a Buy-Side Mandate to Acquire a Medical Supplies Business
The client is a specialty supplier within the dental and medical industries and is looking to diversify into new value-added segments. - February 22, 2018 - Sun Acquisitions
Association Guide Details Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Strategy for Annuity Owners
A just published guide from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shares a little-known planning strategy that can benefit millions of Americans with annuities. - February 22, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Louis B. Mendelsohn, Inventor of the VantagePoint Trading Software, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who
Mr. Mendelsohn is recognized as pioneer and leader in the software industry. - February 22, 2018 - VantagePoint Software
Corporate Services Singapore Launches Updated Online Resource Hub to Assist Entrepreneurs, Start Ups and SMEs
Corporate Services Singapore announces the launch of its updated online resource hub this month of February. - February 22, 2018 - Corporate Services Singapore
Equiant to Co-Sponsor SFIG Vegas 2018
Equiant to Co-Sponsor SFIG Vegas 2018, which is the World’s Largest for Capital Markets and will be meeting with leaders in the structured finance industry to discuss how Equiant’s PCI Level 1/SSAE compliant receivables solutions are a great fit for issuers, investors and trustees in the capital markets. - February 21, 2018 - Equiant
Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC Conducts Educational Seminars with GWG Holdings Inc., Megatel Homes and Blue Rock Real Estate, LLC on Durable Income Strategies
Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC sponsored an informational seminar about Durable Income Strategies and by combining multi durable income securities together, investors can have multi drivers of return without having bond or equities’ volatility have any effect on their outcomes. - February 21, 2018 - Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC
Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC Partners Conducted Webinar to Educate Commercial Brokers, Business Brokers & Institutional Investment Sponsors on Installment Sales
Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC sponsored an informational webinar about Deferred Installment Sales using IRC 453 to complete large transactions and defer the taxes which are 30% or higher on the sale of a business or a commercial property that has been held for a long period and has low cost basis and highly appreciated. - February 21, 2018 - Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC
Capital Prepaid Services Appoints Michael Olafson to President
Capital Prepaid Services (Capital), a provider of BIN sponsorship for prepaid card programs, announced the appointment of Mike Olafson to President. Olafson previously served as Vice President at Capital. “Mike’s commercial banking experience coupled with his prepaid knowledge has... - February 21, 2018 - Capital Prepaid Services
GoLookUp Will Now Provide a Nationwide People Search Service
GoLookUp's comprehensive People Search directory allows users to find out the truth about people they meet, and also learn valuable information that cannot be easily obtained by other means. - February 20, 2018 - Lucky2Media, LLC
PD Wealth Solutions Forecasts 2018 Will be a Golden Year for Biotech M&A
After a relatively quiet year for mergers and acquisitions in 2017, PD Wealth Solutions' Paul Graham predicts this year will produce a bumper harvest of deals between "Big Pharma" and Biotech. - February 19, 2018 - PD Wealth Solutions
American Gas & Technology CEO Ray Tate Explains How Americans Can Invest in Natural Clean Energy with His Regulation A+ Offering
The technology being created by American Gas and Technology is not only just revolutionizing the possibilities of LNG (liquid natural gas) transportation, but also making a statement that the days of foreign oil stealing our natural and energy jobs are over. - February 18, 2018 - Reg.A Funding Group
Allied Technical Solutions Hosts 2nd Annual Hat-Trick for Humanity Charity Event
On February 9th, 2018, Allied Technical Solution (ATS), a division of Allied Technical Sales Inc. hosted their second annual Hat-Trick for Humanity event in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The event featured a series of 3-on-3 hockey games, on a outdoor ice rink build at the Toronto head... - February 17, 2018 - Allied Technical Solutions
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. is Chosen as One of the Top 3 Mortgage Companies in San Diego
Prospect Financial Group is honored to announce that the company is now listed as one of the Top 3 Mortgage companies in San Diego, California according to Three Best Rated®. Three Best Rated® helps consumers to find the top 3 local businesses, professionals, restaurants, and health care... - February 17, 2018 - Prospect Home Finance
Sundown.ai and WEBTEXT Combine Artificial Intelligence with Smart Messaging to Improve Customer Experience
WEBTEXT, a leader in enterprise messaging, and Sundown.ai, a leader in enterprise Artificial Intelligence applications announced today they have entered into a partnership to leverage sophisticated self-learning artificial intelligence with smart messaging technology to transform customer... - February 16, 2018 - WEBTEXT
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Workers’ Compensation Underwriter, Alon Cohn to the Sanford Office
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent hire of Workers’ Compensation Underwriter, Alon Cohn to the Sanford, Florida office. - February 16, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Technology Will be Showcased at AAMSI's National Medicare Supplement Convention
Technology sessions will be a key component of the 2018 Medicare Supplement Insurance industry conference organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 16, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Whitefish Credit Union Has Its Crashers
Whitefish Credit Union is pleased to announce that Tiffany Mahan and Sierra Hubble have been selected to attend Crash the GAC 2018 by The Cooperative Trust and Credit Union National Association to represent Montana’s Credit Unions. Tiffany Mahan and Sierra Hubble are honored and eager to... - February 16, 2018 - Whitefish Credit Union
Kipley Lytel & Montecito Capital Management Ranked Top 20 Financial Advisors Out of 898 for 2018
For the second year in a row, Expertise has selected Montecito Capital Management Group & its Founder, Kipley J. Lytel, CFA as the Top 20 Financial Advisors in Los Angeles after completing a comprehensive and thorough rating evaluation of 898 advisors in Los Angeles, California - February 15, 2018 - Montecito Capital Management Group
Vertical Fields Capital LLC Property in Philadelphia Suburb Successfully Converted Into Self Storage Facility, Open for Business
Renovation of vacant building, addition of two others, in Clifton Heights/Primos area attracting strong lease interest. - February 15, 2018 - Vertical Fields Capital LLC
AALTCI Director to Address Ways Annuity Owners Miss Out on Untapped Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits
A special presentation from the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will address ways American annuity owners can take advantage of changes in the tax law. - February 15, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Tremend Consolidates US Presence by Acquiring 648 Group
Tremend, the software engineering partner for leading organizations in 15 countries, finalizes the acquisition of the US-established web and mobile company, 648 Group. - February 15, 2018 - Tremend Software Consulting
GoLookUp Announces a Comprehensive Background Check Service
GoLookUp's comprehensive background check service allows users to avoid deception by providing them with important information about any person in the United States. - February 14, 2018 - Lucky2Media, LLC
MKG Enterprises Corp. Leading Mobile Tax Refund Tech Company Software-as-a-Service
African-American entrepreneur launches innovative mobile tax refund loan app to revolutionize tax industry. - February 14, 2018 - MKG Tax Consultants
Gulf Development International and CIMC-MBS Limited Announce Collaboration Agreement on Modular Construction Program
Gulf Development International (GDI) and CIMC MBS Limited are pleased to announce a collaboration agreement to deliver commercial, hospitality, and residential modular construction solutions to portions of the Middle East and Northern Africa. GDI will introduce CIMC-MBS to potential customers,... - February 14, 2018 - Gulf Development International
Investment Club Launches Women’s Empowerment Initiative to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
20/20 Investment Club has an all-female, African American membership and celebrates its 20th anniversary by launching “Campaign INSPIRE!”, a national women’s empowerment initiative designed to celebrate the power of unity at a critical time in our nation’s history. - February 14, 2018 - 20/20 Investment Club
Trifecta Capital Provides Venture Debt to Cashify
Trifecta Capital today announced that it has provided Rs. 6 crores of venture debt to Manak Waste Management Pvt. Ltd. which owns and operates the online used phone portal Cashify.in. The funds will be used to meet the growing working capital requirements of the Company. “Our business is... - February 14, 2018 - Trifecta Capital
The Tiniest Revolution Ever – PowerOne
Infinity Softworks, Inc., today announced the upcoming release of its PowerOne® calculator. PowerOne focuses on quickly performing repetitive calculations error-free. These calculations are needed by workers in the field to accurately predict materials, loans and leases, or margins on sales,... - February 14, 2018 - Infinity Softworks Inc.
New AALTCI Guide Explores Section 1035 Exchanges for Long-Term Care Insurance Planning
A new guide for consumers just published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance explores ways to convert existing annuity and life insurance policies into protection that can also provide tax free long-term care insurance benefits. - February 14, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Discovery Benefits Commuter Product Expands to Include 14 More Lyft Line Locations
Participants Can Use Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Dollars in Additional Cities. - February 13, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
New Day Explores OSHA’s New Silica Regulation at AGC Construction Risk Management Conference
Jeff Slivka, president of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, recently explored the ripple effects of OSHA’s new silica standard on the legal, insurance, and construction environments at the 2018 Conference on Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management. Hosted by the Associated General... - February 13, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Victoria Fredrickson with Fireside Real Estate Wins Five Star Real Estate Agent Award for 2017
Victoria Fredrickson, Fireside Real Estate, has been chosen as one of Seattle’s Five Star Real Estate Agents for 2017. This is an exclusive recognition of Seattle-area real estate agents. - February 13, 2018 - Five Star Professional