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KPA Car Dealership Trust Survey: While A Minority of Americans Experience Deceptive Selling At Dealerships, Most Still Distrust Them

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The survey reveals that about one-third of Americans have experienced things like deceptive selling, hidden fees, or dishonest salespeople.

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  • The survey reveals that about one-third of Americans have experienced things like deceptive selling, hidden fees, or dishonest salespeople.
  • Yet over three-quarters of Americans (76%) don’t trust dealerships to be honest about pricing.
  • Americans said the following…
    30% agreed on the price and when they went to sign the paperwork found there were hidden fees.
  • “Buying or leasing a vehicle is a major financial decision for many Americans,” said Chris Fanning, CEO of KPA.

The Future of Financial Controls: Littlefield, Fanning, & Co. P.S.'s Commitment to Compliance and Seamless Implementation

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Friday, December 15, 2023

LACEY, Wash., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Businesses face the challenge of navigating their finances through complex and shifting landscapes where expenditures can easily spiral out of control. Littlefield, Fanning, & Co. P.S. combines deep technical expertise, robust financial controls, and strategic planning to help businesses achieve clarity in their financial operations.

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  • combines deep technical expertise, robust financial controls, and strategic planning to help businesses achieve clarity in their financial operations.
  • Whether it's understanding spending patterns, managing cash flow, or mitigating risks, they provide comprehensive solutions to ensure seamless implementation of financial controls.
  • They can achieve profitability and maintain compliance by using financial resources efficiently and transparently.
  • works closely with clients and understands their unique needs, creating detailed cost analysis and a consistent framework for decision-making.

Southern Company Executive Chairman Tom Fanning to retire Dec. 31

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced the retirement of Thomas A. Fanning as the executive chairman of its board of directors, effective Dec. 31. Concurrently, the company also announced the election of Christopher C. Womack, president and CEO, as the new chairman of the Southern Company Board of Directors, effective Dec. 31.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced the retirement of Thomas A. Fanning as the executive chairman of its board of directors, effective Dec. 31.
  • Concurrently, the company also announced the election of Christopher C. Womack, president and CEO, as the new chairman of the Southern Company Board of Directors, effective Dec. 31.
  • Fanning has served Southern Company with unparalleled dedication, strategic vision and unwavering commitment for more than 43 years.
  • "Tom Fanning has been a great leader who has left an indelible mark on Southern Company.

Mike Fanning, Former Head of MassMutual U.S., Joins Board of Directors at Advisor360°

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Advisor360° , a leading provider of integrated software and technology for enterprise wealth management firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Fanning, former Head of MassMutual U.S., to its Board of Directors.

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  • Advisor360° , a leading provider of integrated software and technology for enterprise wealth management firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Fanning, former Head of MassMutual U.S., to its Board of Directors.
  • Throughout his 37-year career, Fanning held pivotal roles shaping technology strategies, driving digital transformation, and championing innovation in wealth management.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926014439/en/
    Mike Fanning, former Head of MassMutual U.S., has joined the Board of Directors of Advisor360° (Photo: Business Wire)
    Fanning recently concluded a distinguished 17-year career at MassMutual.
  • As head of the company’s domestic insurance business, he led an unprecedented period of growth and change for the company.

CDLU Calls Southern Company's Alleged RICO Enterprise a “National Security Threat;” Demands Revocation of Nuclear Licenses

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

The alleged RICO enterprise appears to have relied heavily on the law firm Balch & Bingham and the consulting firm Matrix, LLC , founded by Joe Perkins.

Key Points: 
  • The alleged RICO enterprise appears to have relied heavily on the law firm Balch & Bingham and the consulting firm Matrix, LLC , founded by Joe Perkins.
  • “We believe Southern Company Chairman and CEO Tom Fanning is an inherently good man who was a victim of this out-of-control RICO enterprise.
  • “Blackmailing corporate executives and those next in line appear to be a serious problem for Southern Company, especially when dealing with nuclear facilities and national security.
  • In recent weeks, multiple victims of Southern Company’s criminal RICO enterprise have filed formal complaints with the U.S. Department of Justice .

Former DTE Energy Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer David E. Meador and former Jones Day partner and corporate governance authority Lizanne Thomas to Join Southern Company Board of Directors

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Monday, February 13, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of David E. Meador and Lizanne Thomas as independent directors, effective April 1, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of David E. Meador and Lizanne Thomas as independent directors, effective April 1, 2023.
  • Fanning continued, "Lizanne is an accomplished advisor with a firm understanding of corporate governance.
  • Meador is the recently retired vice chairman and chief administrative officer of Detroit-based DTE Energy.
  • In 2016, Thomas was named one of the top 100 directors by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).

A 26-year-old Titanic Mystery Solved. The Discovery Leads to New Questions

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During the 2022 Titanic Expedition an extremely productive and dense ecosystem was discovered 2900 meters deep near the wreck of the Titanic. The provisionally dubbed Nargeolet-Fanning Ridge was originally recorded as a blip on sonar 26 years ago by PH Nargeolet, a veteran Nautile submersible pilot and Titanic diver. After more than two decades of wondering if the blip was a shipwreck or geologic feature, PH got his chance to dive on the target and explore the ridge that now provisionally carries his name. The mystery was finally solved with the financial support of OceanGate Expeditions Mission Specialist Oisín Fanning and the analysis provided by OceanGate Foundation's scientific team. Video footage released by OceanGate Expeditions shows the awe-inspiring environment that was discovered.

Key Points: 
  • NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During the 2022 Titanic Expedition an extremely productive and dense ecosystem was discovered 2900 meters deep near the wreck of the Titanic.
  • The mystery was finally solved with the financial support of OceanGate Expeditions Mission Specialist Oisn Fanning and the analysis provided by OceanGate Foundation's scientific team.
  • "Uncovering this previously unknown ecosystem also provides an opportunity to make a comparison to the marine biology on and around Titanic.
  • Aspiring Mission Specialists interested in supporting the 2023 Titanic Expedition should contact OceanGate Expeditions for qualifications, availability, and additional details.

Double Header: REEF® x MLB Make A Comeback With Updated Collab

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to root, root, root for your home team during one of the most highly anticipated baseball seasons with REEF, the industry leader in comfortable beach-inspired footwear, and Major League Baseball, the most historic professional sports league in the U.S.. Both brands have teamed up for a second year to bring baseball fans a new collection of sandals that will knock it out of the park all season long. After the success of the first collab last year, REEF and MLB have decided to expand the men's and women's collections with new styles, additional team logos and are even introducing a line for kids!

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  • Enjoy Opening Day after you slip on a pair of sandals from the new men's REEF x MLB collection, that now includes the three additional teams in the Fanning x MLB style.
  • Coming later this season, REEF x MLB will be releasing a new women's line with two new styles to complete your game day outfit the women's Stargazer x MLB and Cushion Vista x MLB!
  • If you love the men's Fanning x MLB, get ready for the new REEF x MLB Fanning Slide.
  • The REEF x MLB collection is available now on REEF.com with the men's Fanning x MLB style retailing for $70 and kids' styles retailingfor $40.

Southern Company earns top spot on Military Times' 2021 list of Best Employers for Veterans

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Monday, November 8, 2021

1 overall in the 2021 Best for Vets: Employers rankings released this month by Military Times.

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  • 1 overall in the 2021 Best for Vets: Employers rankings released this month by Military Times.
  • "On behalf of the entire Southern Company system, I am so proud that the Military Times is recognizing Southern Company as the number one place for veterans to work.
  • Southern Company focuses on veteran retention through employee resource groups like Military Veterans in Power that provide career development, networking and mentorship opportunities.
  • In 2020, 11% of the Southern Company system's new hires were veterans with veterans accounting for 10% of the system's total employee population.

Southern Company Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Andrew W. Evans; Daniel S. Tucker to succeed Evans as CFO

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Monday, August 23, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company today announced that Andrew W. Evans, executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer, announced his plans to retire.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company today announced that Andrew W. Evans, executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer, announced his plans to retire.
  • Daniel S. Tucker, currently executive vice president, CFO and Treasurer of Georgia Power, will succeed Evans as executive vice president and CFO of Southern Company, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
  • Prior to becoming CFO, Evans served as president, chairman and CEO of Southern Company Gas.
  • Southern Company chairman, president and CEO Tom Fanning remarked, "First and foremost, I would like to thank Drew for his many contributions to Southern Company.