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Surge Appoints New Strategic Advisor, Mr. Chip Richardson from Wedbush Securities

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Chip Richardson is a life-long banker and currently has the role of Assistant Vice President, Investments for Wedbush Securities in Lake Oswego, Oregon, a suburb of nearby Portland, Oregon.

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  • Chip Richardson is a life-long banker and currently has the role of Assistant Vice President, Investments for Wedbush Securities in Lake Oswego, Oregon, a suburb of nearby Portland, Oregon.
  • From the age of fourteen, Chip began investing in the stock market, and it soon became clear that he was destined for a career in Finance.
  • Economics), Chip was first hired by Dean Witter Securities, now Morgan Stanley, as a Financial Advisor.After Dean Witter, Chip worked at Paine Webber, now UBS, before joining Wedbush in 1999.
  • Wedbush Securities is the Largest New York Stock Exchange member firm in western USA in addition to the largest market maker on the Pacific Stock Exchange.

Surge Appoints New Strategic Advisor, Mr. Chip Richardson from Wedbush Securities

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 15, 2021

Chip Richardson is a life-long banker and currently has the role of Assistant Vice President, Investments for Wedbush Securities in Lake Oswego, Oregon, a suburb of nearby Portland, Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • Chip Richardson is a life-long banker and currently has the role of Assistant Vice President, Investments for Wedbush Securities in Lake Oswego, Oregon, a suburb of nearby Portland, Oregon.
  • From the age of fourteen, Chip began investing in the stock market, and it soon became clear that he was destined for a career in Finance.
  • Economics), Chip was first hired by Dean Witter Securities, now Morgan Stanley, as a Financial Advisor.After Dean Witter, Chip worked at Paine Webber, now UBS, before joining Wedbush in 1999.
  • Wedbush Securities is the Largest New York Stock Exchange member firm in western USA in addition to the largest market maker on the Pacific Stock Exchange.

Advisor Group Recruits Precision Wealth Solutions, New York-Area Wealth Management Practice with $121 Million in Client Assets

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

PHOENIX, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Advisor Group, the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, today announced the successful recruitment to its network of Precision Wealth Solutions, a Scarsdale, N.Y.-based wealth management practice with two financial professionals and $121 million in total client assets.

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  • PHOENIX, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Advisor Group, the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, today announced the successful recruitment to its network of Precision Wealth Solutions, a Scarsdale, N.Y.-based wealth management practice with two financial professionals and $121 million in total client assets.
  • Precision Wealth is affiliating with Advisor Group's network member firm Royal Alliance Associates through Affiliated Advisors, a large regional group that supervises 89 financial professionals across the country.
  • Greg Cornick, Advisor Group's President, Advice & Wealth Management, said, "On behalf of the entire Advisor Group family of firms, we congratulate Royal Alliance and Affiliated Advisors on bringing aboard Precision Wealth Solutions.
  • Advisor Group, Inc. is the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, serving approximately 10,100 financial professionals and overseeing over $475 billion in client assets.

SHRM Introduces ‘SHRM 401(k) Solutions by Raymond James®’ Enabling Small Businesses to Relieve Burden of Offering 401(k)

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

HR professionals lack both the time and, in many cases, the prudent expertise to administer and manage the complexities of offering a 401(k).

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  • HR professionals lack both the time and, in many cases, the prudent expertise to administer and manage the complexities of offering a 401(k).
  • SHRM 401(k) Solutions by Raymond James works side by side with employers, strengthening retirement plan administration and supporting the financial wellness of millions of employees and their families.
  • Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC or Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member NYSE/SIPC each a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. or Raymond James & Associates, Inc. each an investment adviser registered with the SEC.

Female-Led Team Managing $800MM Joins Insigneo From Wells Fargo

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

She joins Insigneo after 21 years at Wells Fargo Advisors and its predecessor firms, Wachovia Securities and First Union Brokerage Services.

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  • She joins Insigneo after 21 years at Wells Fargo Advisors and its predecessor firms, Wachovia Securities and First Union Brokerage Services.
  • Before Wells Fargo, Sisi also worked at Paine Webber and Dean Witter.
  • Yzana Oestreicher is joining the firm with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, 24 of them in Wells Fargo Advisors and its predecessor firms.
  • The Green Grove WM team is honored to be partnering with an exceptional firm like Insigneo Securities, LLC.

Garden State Securities Selects Entreda As Exclusive Cybersecurity Technology, Service Provider

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Garden State's selection of Entreda is more evidence of Entreda's position as the top cybersecurity provider to successful wealth management firms, in an environment in which cyber threats are growing more frequent and sophisticated.

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  • Garden State's selection of Entreda is more evidence of Entreda's position as the top cybersecurity provider to successful wealth management firms, in an environment in which cyber threats are growing more frequent and sophisticated.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Garden State for their cybersecurity needs."
  • Entreda is the leading provider of comprehensive cybersecurity software, systems and training to the independent financial advice industry.
  • Garden State Securities, Inc. is a full service, independent broker/dealer and Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC is its SEC-registered investment advisor (RIA).

Chisel AI and Xceedance Announce Strategic Partnership

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

TORONTO and BOSTON, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chisel AI and Xceedance today announced a strategic partnership to deliver best-in-class, on-demand, AI-powered policy checking and review technology and services to commercial brokers and agents.

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  • TORONTO and BOSTON, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chisel AI and Xceedance today announced a strategic partnership to deliver best-in-class, on-demand, AI-powered policy checking and review technology and services to commercial brokers and agents.
  • Xceedance will leverage the Chisel AI platform to further elevate on-demand policy checking support, as part of the companys extensive operational capabilities for brokers and agents.
  • Providing the industrys only purpose-built AI solution for policy checking, Chisel AI is excited to join forces with Xceedance to provide commercial insurance brokers and agents with an efficient, cost-effective, and customer-centric approach to review policies for errors and omissions prior to issuance, said Jason McDermott, president, Chisel AI.
  • By integrating automated policy checking capabilities featuring advanced AI and machine learning, combined with insurance-focused operational services the Chisel AI and Xceedance on-demand service empowers brokers and agents to focus on policyholder needs.

The International Business Brokers Association recognizes local Business Broker in the Boston area

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Monday, July 12, 2021

DANVERS, Mass., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized the following Boston business brokers from the Transworld Business Advisors of North Boston office for their outstanding performance in 2020 as part of its Member Excellence Awards Program.

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  • DANVERS, Mass., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized the following Boston business brokers from the Transworld Business Advisors of North Boston office for their outstanding performance in 2020 as part of its Member Excellence Awards Program.
  • More information about these Boston business brokers and Transworld Business Advisors of North Boston can be found at http://www.tworldma.com or by contacting [email protected] or (855) 652-8922.
  • Formed in 1984 and with nearly 1,600 members, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is the largest international not for profit association for Business Brokers.
  • The association provides Business Brokers with education, free benefits, conferences, professional designations, support programs, and networking opportunities, and awards the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation to qualifying Business Brokers.

LPL Financial Welcomes Pacstar Financial Group

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Monday, July 12, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Alan Kodama and the team at Pacstar Financial Group has joined LPL Financials broker-dealer, corporate registered investment advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Alan Kodama and the team at Pacstar Financial Group has joined LPL Financials broker-dealer, corporate registered investment advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms.
  • With additional registered offices in Kauai, Pearl City and Maui, Pacstar Financial Group also includes fellow advisors Thomas Lodico, John Araki and Rose Antonio, along with four office support members.
  • Member FINRA/SIPC
    Throughout this communication, the terms financial advisors and advisors are used to refer to registered representatives and/or investment advisor representatives affiliated with LPL Financial LLC.
  • Pacstar Financial Group and LPL Financial are separate entities.

Commonwealth Ranks Highest in J.D. Power Independent Advisor Satisfaction for Eighth Consecutive Time

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Power ranks Commonwealth Financial Network #1 in Independent Advisor Satisfaction Among Financial Investment Firms, Eight Times in a Row .

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  • Power ranks Commonwealth Financial Network #1 in Independent Advisor Satisfaction Among Financial Investment Firms, Eight Times in a Row .
  • Power 2021 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction StudySM, Commonwealth received an overall satisfaction score of 936 on a 1,000-point scale among independent advisors and achieved the highest score in all reported key drivers of advisor satisfactionleadership and culture, compensation, operational support, professional development, technology, and products and marketing.
  • Power ranks Commonwealth #1 in Independent Advisor Satisfaction Among Financial Investment Firms, Eight Times in a Row.
  • Power 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Financial Advisor Satisfaction Studies of customers satisfaction among financial advisors.