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Beauty's Growing $142+ Million Club: American shoppers across all races and ethnicities are buying more beauty and wellness products created and sold by Black founders

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, Americans of all races and ethnicities purchased more than $142 million in new beauty and wellness products created by a community of Black entrepreneurs and sold by national retailers, according to the 2024 Economic Advancement Report by BrainTrust Founders Studio.1

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  • We are celebrating this commercial and cultural leadership by our members, most of whom are Black women!"
  • Commercial leadership: $142.6 million in collective sales reported by 209 members of BrainTrust Founders Studio, up 42.5% from last year, when 116 members reported $100+ million in sales.
  • Ally leadership: As venture funding to Black founders hit a three-year low, allies emerged to partner with underrepresented funders and founders, including many retailers.
  • BrainTrust Founders Studio , the largest membership-based platform for Black founders of beauty and wellness companies, is led by Founder/CEO Kendra Bracken-Ferguson and Co-founder/Chief Investment Officer Lisa Stone .

Retailer Expands and University Upgrades with Knightscope Technologies

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces the expansion of an existing retail client and a new contract with a university in Alaska.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces the expansion of an existing retail client and a new contract with a university in Alaska.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031814875/en/
    Retailer Expands and University Upgrades with Knightscope Technologies (Photo: Business Wire)
    In order to protect employee safety and deter theft and illegal trespassing at its loading docks, an online retailer with four U.S. warehouses that sells over 40,000 authentic, brand-name fragrances, skincare, makeup, haircare, aromatherapy, and candles signed an agreement for an additional 2 K1 Hemispheres for its second location.
  • A university in Alaska elected to retrofit a competitor’s legacy blue light emergency communications system with Knightscope’s K1 Retrofit Kit .
  • Visit https://bond.knightscope.com today to learn how to benefit from this high-yield debt opportunity typically reserved for Wall Street’s elite.

Knightscope Launches $10M Public Safety Infrastructure Bond Offering

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces a $10 million Public Safety Infrastructure Bond Offering where the public may fight crime with their investment portfolio.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces a $10 million Public Safety Infrastructure Bond Offering where the public may fight crime with their investment portfolio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025559664/en/
    Knightscope Launches $10M Public Safety Infrastructure Bond Offering (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It is our view that retail investors are often precluded from participating in high-yield debt offerings made by publicly traded companies and we hope to begin to address that injustice through this bond offering.
  • Simultaneously, this can provide semi-permanent long-term growth capital in a non-dilutive form to continue to fuel Knightscope’s growth,” said William Santana Li, Chairman and CEO, Knightscope, Inc.
  • The Company is offering 10% interest, paid in cash annually, on up to a 5-year bond.

Haven Life's Term Life Insurance Products Again Awarded Multiple Best-in-Class Recognitions in Recent Months

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Haven Life offers two term life insurance products, Haven Term (with up to $3M in coverage) and Haven Simple (with up to $1M in coverage) — visit Haven Life's website for more details on the difference in the two products.

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  • Haven Life offers two term life insurance products, Haven Term (with up to $3M in coverage) and Haven Simple (with up to $1M in coverage) — visit Haven Life's website for more details on the difference in the two products.
  • CBS News awarded Haven Life "Best for Cost" on its list of best term life after analyzing sample pricing from several competitors to select the winner.
  • Money announced Haven Life as the "Best Term Life Insurance" this month due to its up to $3 million coverage maximum and additional benefits such as online will and estate planning services with Haven Life Plus.
  • "When Haven Life launched in 2015, our mission was straightforward: make life insurance simpler, more affordable and more accessible for every U.S. household," said Mitch Ocampo, Head of Haven Life.

Philly Phinancial Literacy Week Returns for its Sixth Year

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Philly Phinancial Literacy Week INC (PPLW), a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to economic resources and education to underserved communities throughout the US, today announced its programming for Philly Phinancial Literacy Week 2023.

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  • Philly Phinancial Literacy Week INC (PPLW), a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to economic resources and education to underserved communities throughout the US, today announced its programming for Philly Phinancial Literacy Week 2023.
  • These resources aim to enhance financial literacy and empower individuals to make informed decisions that positively impact their financial well-being.
  • Kicking off Philly Phinancial Literacy Week is a fundraiser cocktail hour, setting the stage for a two-day volunteer-led initiative.
  • The final day of the event will comprise the sixth annual Philly Phinancial Literacy Week conference, which will feature panel-led discussions, workshops, resources from local organizations, and pro bono financial planning sessions on the spot from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™.

IPX1031 Again Named Best Overall 1031 Exchange Company

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031), the national leader for 1031 Qualified Intermediary services, once again has been named Best Overall 1031 Exchange company by Fit Small Business for 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031), the national leader for 1031 Qualified Intermediary services, once again has been named Best Overall 1031 Exchange company by Fit Small Business for 2023.
  • IPX1031 provides nationwide Qualified Intermediary services for all types of 1031 Exchanges including delayed, simultaneous, reverse, and improvement transactions.
  • "At IPX1031, our incredible team continues to serve our clients and partners with excellence, and this recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to provide the best experience for our customers," said IPX1031 President, John Wunderlich.
  • IPX1031 has been named Best 1031 Exchange Company for multiple years by several rating agencies including Investopedia, The Balance, Awning, ROI Advisors and Inside 1031.

Investopedia Announces Winners of 2023 Best Robo-Advisors

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Investopedia announces the winners of the 2023 Best Robo-Advisor Awards, recognizing the top digital financial planning platforms across categories including Best Overall, Best for Beginners, and Best for Sophisticated Investors.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Investopedia announces the winners of the 2023 Best Robo-Advisor Awards , recognizing the top digital financial planning platforms across categories including Best Overall, Best for Beginners, and Best for Sophisticated Investors.
  • Investopedia's editorial team reviewed dozens of digital investing platforms using its comprehensive rating methodology to determine consumers' best robo-advisor options.
  • "They also want more educational offerings to teach them how their investing and saving decisions will affect their future.
  • This year's awardees delivered on those wishes with excellent platforms that meet their customers at every level."

REAL SIMPLE Announces Winners of the 2023 Smart Money Awards

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REAL SIMPLE today unveiled the winners of its fifth annual Smart Money Awards, which spotlight 38 of the best new financial innovations that help you earn, save, and grow your money. Selected by an independent panel of personal finance pros and REAL SIMPLE editors, the 2023 Smart Money Awards are featured in the September 2023 issue, on sale August 18, and the full list of winners is available now on RealSimple.com/SmartMoneyAwards.

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  • Selected by an independent panel of personal finance pros and REAL SIMPLE editors, the 2023 Smart Money Awards are featured in the September 2023 issue, on sale August 18, and the full list of winners is available now on RealSimple.com/SmartMoneyAwards.
  • "Every year, the REAL SIMPLE Smart Money Awards celebrates the ingenuity and innovation of new financial products meant to simplify our lives and empower us to make smarter choices with our money.
  • The 2023 Smart Money Awards reveal the best financial products that make life easier and boost readers' bottom line.
  • The September 2023 issue of REAL SIMPLE is on newsstands on August 18, and the full list of this year's Smart Money Awards is now available at RealSimple.com/SmartMoneyAwards.

Oak Harvest Financial Group Advisor Named to Prestigious Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisors of 2023 List

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oak Harvest Financial Group (OHFG), a Houston-based Registered Investment Advisory Firm (RIA), is today honored to announce that Troy Sharpe, CFP®, CPWA®, CTS®, Founder and CEO, was recently named to the Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisors of 2023 list. They state that the list, "Spotlights the most engaged, influential and educational advisors from among the 100,000+ independent financial advisors throughout the U.S."

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oak Harvest Financial Group (OHFG), a Houston-based Registered Investment Advisory Firm (RIA), is today honored to announce that Troy Sharpe, CFP®, CPWA®, CTS®, Founder and CEO, was recently named to the Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisors of 2023 list .
  • They state that the list, "Spotlights the most engaged, influential and educational advisors from among the 100,000+ independent financial advisors throughout the U.S."
    According to Investopedia, "The Investopedia 100 celebrates independent financial advisors who are making significant contributions to critical conversations about financial literacy, investing strategies, life-stage planning and wealth management."
  • Sharpe founded Oak Harvest Financial Group in 2010 in Houston, TX.
  • "I am humbled and honored to be recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors in the country.

Elaine King Named the 10th Most Influential Financial Advisor in the 2023 Investopedia 100

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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MIAMI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elaine King CFP®, founder of Family and Money Matters™, has been named to the 2023 Investopedia 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors (INV100). The Peruvian born residing in Miami was further recognized this year among the highly coveted Top 10, placed tenth among independent U.S.-based financial advisors.

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  • MIAMI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elaine King CFP®, founder of Family and Money Matters™, has been named to the 2023 Investopedia 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors (INV100).
  • Investopedia 100 celebrates financial advisors who are making significant contributions to critical conversations about financial literacy, investing strategies, life-stage planning and wealth management.
  • With more than 100,000 independent financial advisors in the U.S., the Investopedia 100 spotlights the country's most engaged, influential, and educational advisors.
  • The Investopedia 100 award is an independent listing of financial advisors in the U.S. produced annually by Investopedia.