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Schroders’ Retirement Study Finds Inflation Taking Toll on Retirees

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
Seniors, Personal Finance, Human Resources, Finance, Asset Management, Banking, Professional Services, Consumer, Sale, Pharmacy, London Stock Exchange, Investment, Geography, Risk, Health, Insurance, Communication, SFA, Portfolio manager, Retirement, 401(k), Broker-dealer, 403(b), Medicare, NRD, CRD, Accounting, Financial adviser

With inflation remaining stickier than anticipated, the impact of rising prices lessening the value of savings is weighing heavily on the minds of retirees.

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  • With inflation remaining stickier than anticipated, the impact of rising prices lessening the value of savings is weighing heavily on the minds of retirees.
  • “The challenges facing retirees today are further evidence of the retirement savings crisis.
  • “The corporate pension plans that are being relied upon by today’s retirees may not be there for all retirees in future generations,” said Boyden.
  • “This shift in how Americans will be meeting their expenses in retirement moving forward underscores the urgency for bolder actions from retirement savers, plan sponsors and asset managers.

SFA Partners Appoints Michael Bryan Chief Growth Officer of Strategic Blueprint

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Mardi, mai 7, 2024
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ATLANTA, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SFA Partners, a family of companies focused on supporting the growth and success of independent financial advisors, has announced the appointment of Michael Bryan to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer of Strategic Blueprint, an independent registered investment adviser (RIA) firm.

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  • Bryan will join Julie Sullivan, President, Strategic Blueprint, as part of the company's senior leadership.
  • "We are delighted to have Michael as part of our team," said Jamie Mackay, President and Chief Operating Officer at SFA Partners.
  • "I'm excited to join the talented team at Strategic Blueprint and to work with colleagues across all of SFA Partners," Bryan said.
  • In addition to Strategic Blueprint, SFA Partners encompasses The Strategic Financial Alliance (SFA), a leading independent broker-dealer and corporate RIA, as well as SFA Insurance Services.

SFA Therapeutics Strengthens Management Team with Appointment of Chief Medical Officer

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
Stanford University, Skin, SVKM's NMIMS, OM1, Inflammation, MD, SFA, Artificial intelligence, Yale University, Fellow, Therapy, Master of Science, Kellogg School, Psoriasis, Northwestern University, Health, MBA, Cohort (statistics), Medical device

JENKINTOWN, Pa., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SFA Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral small-molecule biosynthetic compounds for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Stefan C. Weiss, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer.

Key Points: 
  • JENKINTOWN, Pa., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SFA Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral small-molecule biosynthetic compounds for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Stefan C. Weiss, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer.
  • "Dr. Weiss brings decades of multi-faceted clinical and industry experience in both dermatology and immunology," commented Ira Spector, Ph.D., CEO of SFA Therapeutics.
  • "I am honored to join the SFA Therapeutics team to help shape the clinical pathway forward for SFA-002 and other candidates that target inflammatory disease.
  • As a practicing dermatologist, I have witnessed the immense need for novel therapeutics with greater efficacy and fewer side effects than the currently available treatments for chronic inflammatory skin conditions," stated Dr. Weiss, Chief Medical Officer of SFA Therapeutics.

Rising Together: Supercuts Franchisee Association Gathering at Annual Conference to Empower Growth

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Education, Supercuts, Phoenix Rising, The, Infiniti, SFA, Growth, Environment, Regis Corporation, Empathy

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supercuts Franchisee Association (SFA) is hosting its annual conference from May 6 to 8, bringing together nearly 140 franchisees, general managers, vendors, and the Regis leadership team to reconnect and rejuvenate salon leaders from across the country.

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  • A trade show that brings together over 20 top vendors will also take place featuring successful case studies from the most impactful Supercuts business partners.
  • This year's conference theme, "Phoenix Rising," reflects on the challenges salons faced during the pandemic and highlights Supercuts' remarkable resilience and recovery.
  • The conference will feature vendors like John Paul Mitchell Systems, L'Oreal, Supercenter, Loma, Reuzel, Green Circle, Infiniti HR, and more.
  • "The SFA conference is the premier event for Supercuts franchisees and their leadership teams," says Gary Robins, President of the Supercuts Board of Directors and Supercuts Franchisee Association leader.

Lifetime Achievement Awards and Hall of Fame Induction to Take Place at Specialty Food Association's 68th Summer Fancy Food Show

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Lundi, avril 29, 2024
European cuisine, Show, Hall, SFA

"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the Hall of Fame inductees and Lifetime Achievement Award winners for their years of service, vision, and contribution to the specialty food industry," said Bill Lynch, SFA president.

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  • "I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the Hall of Fame inductees and Lifetime Achievement Award winners for their years of service, vision, and contribution to the specialty food industry," said Bill Lynch, SFA president.
  • "These outstanding leaders have helped advance not just our industry, but also SFA and all of its members.
  • The Summer Fancy Food Show—June 23-25 at NYC's Javits Center—features thousands of specialty food products from domestic and international exhibitors, educational programming, special events, and networking opportunities.
  • The Show is open only to qualified members of the specialty food trade, industry affiliates, and journalists.

Meatable Successfully Hosts First Cultivated Meat Tasting in European Union

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024
Technology, Retail, Food Tech, Food, Beverage, Singapore Food Agency, Safety, Animal, SFA, CAPEX, Restaurant, European, Michelin, Environment, Bioreactor, Diplomatic rank, Agriculture

Meatable, the innovative food tech company on a mission to deliver cultivated meat at scale, has successfully hosted the first-ever legally approved cultivated meat tasting in the European Union.

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  • Meatable, the innovative food tech company on a mission to deliver cultivated meat at scale, has successfully hosted the first-ever legally approved cultivated meat tasting in the European Union.
  • This landmark event is a groundbreaking milestone for the industry, as Meatable continues to blaze the trail for cultivated meat tasting approvals across the continent and globally on a fast track to commercialization.
  • Krijn de Nood, founder and CEO of Meatable, said: “We are incredibly proud to hold the first official cultivated meat tasting in the European Union, marking a landmark moment for Meatable and our industry.
  • By reducing cell differentiation time, the company can produce high-quality cultivated meat at a significantly reduced cost.

Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel to Give Keynote Address at 68th Summer Fancy Food Show

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024
Wine, Radio, Hearing, Specialty Food Association, Food Tank, SFA, Fireside, Top Chef, Food, Whole Foods Market, Büchel, Javits Center, Show, Emmy Awards, Tourism

NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association is thrilled to announce that Jason Buechel, Whole Foods Market CEO, will give the keynote address at the 68th Summer Fancy Food Show.

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  • NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association is thrilled to announce that Jason Buechel, Whole Foods Market CEO, will give the keynote address at the 68th Summer Fancy Food Show.
  • "Savoring the Future: A Fireside Chat with Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel" will take place on the Summer Fancy Food Show Main Stage, Monday, June 24 from 11 am - 12 pm, and will be moderated by Katie Stilo, a chef, radio host, entrepreneur, and Emmy Award-winning Culinary Producer and Food Stylist.
  • In addition to talking about the future of the iconic Whole Foods Market brand, Buechel will go hands-on with some specialty food favorites, taking part in cheese-board creation, a tasting challenge, and more.
  • He'll also offer insights into the evolving landscape of the health-conscious market and how Whole Foods Market adapts to change.

Nucleus Research Releases 2024 Salesforce Automation Technology Value Matrix

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
Technology, Consulting, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Professional Services, Software, Data Analytics, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Creatio, Microsoft, HubSpot, Zoho Corporation, CRM, Automation, Organization, Forecasting, Growth, Expert, Salesforce, SugarCRM, Lead, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), SAP, AI, SFA, Keap, Monday.com, Zendesk, Acumatica, Sales

“Salesforce Automation technology encompasses capabilities that are critical for the modern salesforce, including lead, contact, and opportunity management, sales forecasting, workflow automation, reporting and analytics, mobile accessibility, and seamless integration capabilities,” said Senior Analyst Cameron Marsh .

Key Points: 
  • “Salesforce Automation technology encompasses capabilities that are critical for the modern salesforce, including lead, contact, and opportunity management, sales forecasting, workflow automation, reporting and analytics, mobile accessibility, and seamless integration capabilities,” said Senior Analyst Cameron Marsh .
  • The Experts in this year’s Value Matrix are organizations that deliver value to customers with complex use cases through deep functionality and industry-specific capabilities.
  • Accelerators in this year’s Value Matrix deliver value through greater ease of use and quick implementation.
  • To download the full 2024 SFA Technology Value Matrix, click here .

Stephen F. Austin State University hires Cardinal Grange search firm to take athletics program to next level

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Mardi, avril 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, professional search firm Cardinal Grange announced that Stephen F. Austin State University has hired the firm to guide the hiring process for a new athletic director. SFA has also formed an in-house committee to work alongside Cardinal Grange during the recruitment process.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, professional search firm Cardinal Grange announced that Stephen F. Austin State University has hired the firm to guide the hiring process for a new athletic director.
  • SFA has also formed an in-house committee to work alongside Cardinal Grange during the recruitment process.
  • "I'm extremely proud of the team we've built at Cardinal Grange and the opportunity to serve Stephen F. Austin State University at this important time for their athletic program," Nichols said.
  • "SFA is excited to engage Cardinal Grange in the search for its next Athletics Director," Vice President and General Counsel for Stephen F. Austin State University, Damon Derrick, said in a statement.

Specialty Food Association to Launch New Maker Prep Course at 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show

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Mardi, mars 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association is excited to announce its new Maker Prep Course, a collaborative in-person and online program that will provide foundational knowledge and guidance to up-and-coming specialty food manufacturers in set groups ("Classes"), limited to 100 participants each.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association is excited to announce its new Maker Prep Course, a collaborative in-person and online program that will provide foundational knowledge and guidance to up-and-coming specialty food manufacturers in set groups ("Classes"), limited to 100 participants each.
  • Maker Prep Course offers six months of comprehensive learning about running a specialty food business.
  • With the first Class session kicking off at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show and culminating in a Class graduation at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show, Maker Prep Course offers six months of comprehensive learning about running a specialty food business.
  • The 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show will also see the kick-off of the next Maker Prep Course group: the Class of Summer 2025.