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After 4 years, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker newsletter has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 27% net of fees. www.fidelityadviser.com
After 4 years, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker newsletter has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 27% net of fees. www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_SMT.asp - June 15, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
India’s First Health Insurance Comparison on Voice Channel by Bimadeals.com
Bimadeals.com the comparative insurance portal has launched for the first time in India, a new platform where the customer gets connected to insurers instantly when he/she applies on Bimadeals.com. Bimadeals.com has already been very successful in achieving the leadership position amongst insurance... - June 15, 2008 - deal4loans.com
Trading Firms Offer More Alternatives to Traders
Trading Platform Expands Available Instruments with a Modular Approach. - June 14, 2008 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Gambling with Your Future: Linda Duessel Takes on the Question of Money Management During Don Dion’s Video Conference
In a video conference aired online yesterday, Linda Duessel, head of equity market strategy at Federated investors, weighed in on the benefits of professional money management in today’s marketplace. Duessel noted that “In a bear market, it reminds us more than any other time…... - June 14, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
New Yogurt Bar in Chicago Installs IDS Menus Digital Menu Board System
IDS Menus™, a leading supplier of Digital Menu Boards, announced a recent installation of its Digital Menu Board display system in Berry Chill, a new Yogurt Bar in Chicago, Illinois. Berry Chill opened its first location in January 2008. Two more locations are planned to open in the upcoming... - June 14, 2008 - IDS Menus
Mahoney & Associates Grows the Sales & Marketing Team with the Addition of Mark Schumacher
Mark Schumacher joins the firm as a Benefits Consultant and will play an essential role in new business development. Prior to joining M&A, Mr. Schumacher was Executive Director for the Broward Health Foundation where he managed fundraising, designed new programs to reach donors, and developed a capital campaign for a children’s hospital. - June 14, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Crescent State Bank Hosts Root Beer Float Social
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will host a root beer float social at the Apex office on Wednesday, June 18 and the Holly Springs... - June 14, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
FPV & Co. And Galíndez CPA Group Merge to Strengthen Russell Bedford Presence in Puerto Rico
Fusion of two of Puerto Rico’s most highly regarded CPA firms creates FPV & Galíndez, CPA, PSC - a new practice with broader capabilities and an expanded range of specialised services. - June 13, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Announces New Staff Accountant
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that Heidi Smith has joined the firm as a staff accountant. In this position, Smith will handle systems design, technology support and assist clients with accounting needs. Smith has more than 20... - June 13, 2008 - Abalos & Associates
International Profit Associates Managing Director Invited as One of 500 Great Leaders
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to become one of 500 Great Leaders by the American Biographical Institute (ABI). “Your achievements, attained through your desire to excel, have and will continue to inspire others, to lead through... - June 13, 2008 - IPA
ISMG to Offer Exclusive New Webinar on ID Theft Red Flags
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, unveils its ID Theft Red Flags Roundtable. - June 13, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG to Offer Exclusive New Webinar on SARs
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, announces a new webinar that explores the intricacies of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). - June 13, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Company Partners with Firms to Lower Workers' Compensation Premiums
Since 1979 National Insurance Application Systems, Inc. has focused solely on developing automated systems to lower Workers' Compensation premiums. These efforts, in conjunction with two of the nations' largest workers' compensation insurers', resulted in the development of a unique web based... - June 12, 2008 - NIAS Group
Ensemble Financial Acquires R.G. Relph Comprehensive Brokerage
Ensemble Risk Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of AM&M Financial Services, Inc. and sister company to Ensemble Financial Services, Inc., has acquired Relph Comprehensive Brokerage. R.G. Relph has been supporting insurance agents in Upstate New York since 1966. “We were pleased to find... - June 12, 2008 - Ensemble Financial Services
Former Citi Smith Barney Branch Manager Launches "Lady Advisor", an Interactive Website for Women Financial Advisors Around the World
Groundbreaking International Site Includes Robust Business Resources, Inspiring Success Stories, Rejuvenating Lifestyle Ideas and a Thriving Community of Fellow Women Advisors. - June 12, 2008 - Lady Advisor
Intrannuity and jbilling Partner for Easier Financial System Integration
This month, Intrannuity released a plug-in for jbilling, which enables users to easily extend jbilling with the capabilities of the Intrannuity processing engine. It is distributed freely through www.jbilling.com. - June 12, 2008 - Intrannuity
Entrex Private Company Index Cites Ontario Firm with Top Growth Award
qdata Soars to 101.9% Growth, Despite Economic Downturn. - June 12, 2008 - Private Company Index
Entrex Private Company Index Cites Chicago Firm with Top Growth Award
Rising Medical Solutions Soars to 89.9% Growth, Despite Economic Downturn. - June 12, 2008 - Private Company Index
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Announces Two New Hires
Doug Cowles, president and CEO of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI) (www.moneygrowsontrees.com), has announced that Bill George and Sherri Koester have joined the firm. George has been named director of field services, and Koester has been named director of plant data and content. As... - June 12, 2008 - Horticultural Asset Management
Ternian Named National Product Distributor and Administrator for the Accident & Health Division of AIG
The employee benefits marketplace for voluntary, supplemental, and worksite marketing products continues to be viewed as an area for high growth and expansion. As employers continue to cutback on subsidized benefits, insurance carriers and benefit providers are looking for ways to increase the... - June 11, 2008 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
Alfred ‘Chip’ Kahn IV Joins PaySimple Advisory Board
Industry Veteran to Bring Strategic Experience to Groundbreaking SaaS Electronic Payments Solution Company. - June 11, 2008 - PaySimple
Global Options S.A. Announces Financing Facility
Global Options S.A (www.globaloptions.be) is pleased to confirm that the USD$50 million, 3 Year, pre-export finance facility established in favor of Alicante Minera Condestable ("AMC") has been successfully concluded. The use of proceeds for this facility will be to fund development at... - June 11, 2008 - Global Options
First Star Capital Expands Credit Availability While Lowering Equipment Finance and Lease Rates
First Star Capital, a commercial lender with a specialty focus in equipment financing and leasing headquartered in Walnut Creek, California has announced the expansion of its credit facilities. The expansion is specifically targeted to increase credit availability for all business owners and... - June 11, 2008 - First Star Capital
Entrex PCI Releases First Issue of “AlternativeMonthly;” Results Contrary to Economic Trends
Entrex Private Company Index releases "AlternativeMonthly" Report vol. 508 with sneak preview available online at www.privatecompanyindex.com. - June 11, 2008 - Private Company Index
SIA Group Names New Customer Service Representative
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Maureen Chase has been named a non-construction customer service representative for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. In this position, Chase... - June 11, 2008 - SIA Group
Don Dion, President of Dion Money Management, and Publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, to Offer an Exclusive Video Conference Wednesday, June 11
Don Dion, President of Dion Money Management, and publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, to offer an exclusive video conference Wednesday, June 11, on outlook for the Second Half of 2008. - June 11, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
VA Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMS) Are in High Demand Across the Nation
It has been many years since we have we seen such a demand for VA ARM loans. There is something very important to learn from this recent trend and how this is affecting VA home owners across the country. With our great nation falling deeper and faster into a recession, more and more home owners find themselves unable to afford their homes and many other necessities. - June 10, 2008 - Low VA Rates
Exchange Hosting from Genesis Communications
Genesis Communications are delighted to announce the launch of a new Microsoft Exchange Hosting service. Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 will make remote business communication more efficient than ever and Genesis will be one of the largest UK distributors of this revolutionary product. The modern... - June 09, 2008 - Genesis Communications Ltd
Lawsuit Funding Re-Launches Company Website
In addition to lawsuit financing, the company also works with lawfirms to help finance various client needs. - June 09, 2008 - LawsuitFunding.com, LLC
Back in the Black Featured on the Better Process Podcast
Back in the Black founder Jeff Lindsay was recently the featured guest on the Better Process Podcast, a show dedicated to the latest manufacturing news broadcast on the Podcaster News Network. Mr. Lindsay discussed lean manufacturing and the services offered by Back in the Black that can help... - June 08, 2008 - Back in the Black
FISC Promotes Jill Parker to Senior Vice President of Operations
FISC Solutions announces the promotion of Jill Parker, to Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role, Jill will oversee the Company’s Operations, Loan Servicing, Project Management and Information Technology departments. Jill joined FISC in August of 2006 as the Vice President of Loan... - June 08, 2008 - FISC Solutions
Mark Hulbert Names Don Dion’s Fidelity Independent Adviser Among the Top Ten Newsletters with Best Risk-Adjusted Market Timing
Over the past 10 years, Fidelity Independent Adviser model portfolios rank high among newsletters tracked by Hulbert Financial Digest. - June 08, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Mahoney & Associates Welcomes David Hooban as Qualified Plans Specialist
Mahoney & Associates, a privately-held compensation and benefits management firm, announces the appointment of David Hooban as Qualified Plans Specialist. - June 08, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Mahoney & Associates Welcomes Robert Hart as Director, Executive Benefits
Mahoney & Associates, a privately-held compensation and benefits management firm, announces the appointment of Bob Hart as Director, Executive Benefits. Mr. Hart possesses over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and comes to Mahoney & Associates from NYLEX Benefits,... - June 08, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Anglo Irish Bank Offers More Ways to Make More Money on Your Savings
Anglo Irish Bank (June 4th 2008) announced that it was offering two new savings accounts to the personal savings market, with immediate effect. - June 07, 2008 - Anglo Irish Bank
PHO Ranks in Powershares Momentum Tracker’s Top 20 Sector Momentum Funds for Fourth Consecutive Week
On Thursday June 5, 2008 Donald R. Dion, Jr., publisher of the family of Fidelity Independent Adviser Newsletters, www.fidelityadviser.com, and portfolio manager of Dion Money Management, www.dionmm.com, announced that PHO was now ranked 13th, up from 16th last week, on the PowerShares Momentum... - June 07, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Crescent State Bank Names Vice President, Commercial Lender
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that Jeff Williams has been named vice president, commercial lender for the bank’s Raleigh office. In this... - June 07, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Michelle Jamison Virtual Assistants (MJVA) Announces Launch of New Blog, The VA Voice
Michelle Jamison Virtual Assistant’s (MJVA), is committed to deliver clients, colleagues, and all business owners alike the valuable information they seek to help support and grow their businesses through the addition of The VA Voice blog to their business service resources. Adding valuable... - June 07, 2008 - MJVA & Associates
ATM Direct Wins 2008 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition
After a day of compelling presentations among four of Georgia’s hottest Internet technology companies, ATM Direct was named the winner of the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA)/Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) 2008 Business Launch Competition. An alternative payment provider with... - June 07, 2008 - ATM Direct
ISMG to Offer Exclusive New Webinar on Social Engineering
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, announces the upcoming debut of a new webinar, “Social Engineering: How to Train Your Employees to Spot and Stop the Scams." - June 06, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Dynamic Global ETF Money Management Program Offered to Select ETF Investors by Fidelity Independent Adviser Publisher
On Wednesday June 4, 2008 Donald R. Dion, Jr., publisher of the family of Fidelity Independent Adviser Newsletters, www.fidelityadviser.com, and portfolio manager of Dion Money Management, www.dionmm.com, announced that Dion was starting a new money management program to help ETF investors. This... - June 06, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Genuine Warranty Solutions Names Stephen Seal Chief Executive Officer
New Management Focusing on Expansion and New Divisions. Genuine Warranty Solutions Inc. today announced that Stephen Seal, 44, has been named chief executive officer. The new executive appointments are effective immediately. As an internationally recognized consultant and business leader, Seal... - June 06, 2008 - Genuine Warranty Solutions
FISC Promotes Bonnie Thomas to Item Processing Manager
FISC Solutions is pleased to announce that Bonnie Thomas has recently been promoted to the position of Item Processing Manager. Bonnie joined the company in September 2003 and has held various positions in the company, the most recent as Compliance Manager. In her role as Item Processing Manager,... - June 05, 2008 - FISC Solutions
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Expands Use of Plant Inspections Ahead of Summer Storm Season
Doug Malawsky, senior vice president and COO of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI) (www.moneygrowsontrees.com), has announced that the firm has expanded distribution of its Priority Tree Inspections in advance of the upcoming summer storm season, which is forecast to be active this year. - June 05, 2008 - Horticultural Asset Management
Marketing Professional Joins Debt Shield Team
Maryland-based debt settlement company teams up with marketing expert. - June 04, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Bill Flagg Joins PaySimple Board of Directors
Small business growth guru joins Board of Directors for leading provider of ACH, merchant account, and online payment technology to small businesses. - June 04, 2008 - PaySimple
TheLifeInsuranceGroup.com Launches Its New Life Insurance Agency to Assist in Purchasing Life Insurance. They Are Independent Life Insurance Agents.
TheLifeInsuranceGroup.com launches its new business to help purchasers of life insurance meet needs and goals threw affordable life insurance. heLifeInsuranceGroup.com introduces different types of life insurance products and what they can do for your personal financial plan. - June 03, 2008 - The LIfe Insurance Group
Growth of Private Companies on PCI/Gazelles Index Outpace Traditional Wall Street Indicators in April
Private Company Index/Gazelles (sub) Index increased 12.8% in April, meaning that this group of private companies saw an overall average gross revenue increase of that amount from month-end March figures. - June 03, 2008 - Private Company Index
Paragon Wealth Management Recognized at Utah's 2008 Best of State Awards
Paragon Wealth Management received Utah's 2008 Best of State Award in Financial Services on May 31, 2008. - June 03, 2008 - Paragon Wealth Management
FallAhrens & Co. Opens Investment Banking Office in San Diego, California
FallAhrens & Co., an M&A focused investment banking company opens San Diego, California office to serve the middle market with buy and sell-side services to privately held business owners, private equity groups and businesses raising capital. - June 03, 2008 - FallAhrens & Company LLC