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By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager The new year has begun for investors. After watching both the stock and market experience significant drawdowns in 2022 (a rarity for the two to move in tandem), people wondered what the new year might bring. Thus far, we have been showered...
At Specialty Roofers, the same person who wrote your contract, whether it be commercial or residential, is the person who will manage every aspect of your job moving forward. Many other companies have a sales team that is followed by a production team, which can make the flow of...
Vertex Solutions, a leading developer of high-fidelity learning technology, including extended reality (XR) pilot training and Republic Airways’ LIFT Academy announced the integration of Vertex Immersive Training Devices (ITDs) into LIFT Academy’s cutting-edge training curriculum to increase the throughput, rigor and efficiency of LIFT’s already industry-leading pilot training program. Proven...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager As 2022 ended, investors saw the year bring a 400% increase in interest rates and a $400 billion liquidity draw down by the Federal Reserve. Despite that, homeowner spending on mortgage payments, as a percentage of their monthly costs, was at a...
Props Craft Brewery New Location in Freeport! Props Brewery will be opening a brand-new facility next to the General Store in Hammock Bay in Freeport. “We do not have an open date yet, but we are shooting for some time in March,” said Nate Vannatter, in the brewery’s Facebook post....
By Kenneth Books Don’t tell Richard Schmucker to take it easy. After retiring from his machine shop at 40, he found time weighed heavily on his hands. But he had an in. He had more than 10 years experience in the roofing industry. So, he set his sights on creating a...
Local employee management solution company, SimpleHR, celebrates a milestone with 20 years in business. Well-known as a “Best in Class” provider of payroll, human resources, benefits administration and workers’ compensation, SimpleHR is a five-time earner of the annual Best Companies To Work For In Florida list by Florida Trend...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager As one year closes out and another one begins, we have some thoughts for our clients on things to review and consider. First: Know What you Own We suggest it is a good idea to review your assets, stocks, bonds, cash, real estate, business...
By Mark Wichern, IICRC WRT & ASD Instructor This is the time of year to have your house or business inspected for water damage, and tested for mold and mold projects before the busy season starts again. If there are any issues or when issues arise, high-temperature drying methods could be...

Becoming a Smarter Giver

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager The United States and its citizens are among the most charitable in the world. And even though tax laws have made some changes to charitable giving, investors and savers alike are not only thinking how and what they are giving, but also...
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