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Haven Tower Group Expands West and East Coast Teams with Additions of Brandon Blackwell and Paul Menchaca

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Tower Group LLC ("Haven Tower" or "the firm"), the leading strategic communications agency for the wealth management industry, today announced the additions of Brandon Blackwell and Paul Menchaca as Principals, marking an expansion of the firm's senior professional team.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Tower Group LLC ("Haven Tower" or "the firm"), the leading strategic communications agency for the wealth management industry, today announced the additions of Brandon Blackwell and Paul Menchaca as Principals, marking an expansion of the firm's senior professional team.
  • Mr. Blackwell and Mr. Menchaca will be based in Seattle and New York, respectively.
  • A multiple award-winning and full-service agency, Haven Tower delivers public relations, marketing communications and brand strategy to wealth management enterprises nationwide and the businesses that support them.
  • "We're delighted to welcome Brandon and Paul," said Joe Kuo, CEO & Founder of Haven Tower.

Angie Trandai, One of Ohio's Top Retirement Advisors, Co-Authors New Book on Avoiding Retirement Pitfalls and Mistakes

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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In the 2023 Retirement Confidence Survey, only one in four retirees (27%) are "very confident" that they "will have enough money to live comfortably" throughout their retirement years.

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  • In the 2023 Retirement Confidence Survey, only one in four retirees (27%) are "very confident" that they "will have enough money to live comfortably" throughout their retirement years.
  • It outlines the three major retirement mistakes and includes a very helpful section detailing twelve challenging retirement obstacles.
  • The book concludes by showing readers how to take the next step for informed planning of their retirement and wealth goals.
  • Angie adds, "We understand that retirement is full of ups and downs and we recognize every family's situation is unique.

Taboola Announces Exclusive Multi-Year Expansion with Advance Local, Designed to Increase User Engagement and Monetization Opportunities

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Advance Local is dedicated to providing high quality, local journalism and reaches more than 52 million readers per month with its award-winning sites.

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  • Advance Local is dedicated to providing high quality, local journalism and reaches more than 52 million readers per month with its award-winning sites.
  • Under the agreement, Advance Local will utilize Taboola’s suite of products to grow its audience, optimize user engagement, and drive revenue.
  • In addition to Taboola Feed, Advance Local will implement Taboola in additional high-impact user touchpoints, such as mid-article and right rail placements.
  • Taboola’s publisher solutions enable Advance Local to personalize its user experiences across each of these touchpoints, while optimizing content recommendations to drive user engagement.

CrossCountry Mortgage Named to Inc. 5000 List for the Tenth Time

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), the nation's third largest retail mortgage lender, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing private companies for its tenth year. CCM's ranking is based on strong revenue growth over the last three years.

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  • CLEVELAND, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), the nation's third largest retail mortgage lender, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing private companies for its tenth year.
  • In addition to its spot on the Inc. 5000 list, CCM is consistently recognized for its exceptional workplace culture and leading talent.
  • The company was named a 2023 Scotsman Guide Top Mortgage Lender, and more than 200 loan officers appeared on the latest Scotsman Guide Top Originators list, a leading performance benchmark for mortgage industry organizations and professionals.
  • Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a searchable database, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000 .

F.N.B. Corporation Adds National, Regional Workplace Awards

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 13, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), the holding company for First National Bank, announced it has won additional awards affirming its status as an employer of choice.

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  • Corporation (NYSE: FNB), the holding company for First National Bank, announced it has won additional awards affirming its status as an employer of choice.
  • "Engaged employees are integral to our success," said Vincent J. Delie, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of F.N.B.
  • These awards join a growing list of external recognition for FNB.
  • So far this year, the Company has been named to Forbes' lists of America's Best Banks and the World's Best Banks and selected as a Celent Model Bank for Omnichannel Retail Delivery, in addition to its more than 50 total national and regional workplace awards.

CLEVELAND.COM AND THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER NAMES CARDINAL CREDIT UNION A TOP WORKPLACE IN NORTHEAST OHIO FOR THREE YEARS IN A ROW

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Cardinal was among 214 Northeast Ohio companies awarded this distinction, which is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.

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  • Cardinal was among 214 Northeast Ohio companies awarded this distinction, which is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.
  • The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, to name a few.
  • "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies today, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO.
  • "We are thrilled to be a Top Workplace for three years in a row," said Christine Blake, CEO, Cardinal Credit Union.

Redwood Living, Inc. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Independence, Ohio, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the sixth consecutive year, developer and manager of single-story apartment homes, Redwood Living, Inc ., has been named a Top Workplace by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer.

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  • Independence, Ohio, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the sixth consecutive year, developer and manager of single-story apartment homes, Redwood Living, Inc ., has been named a Top Workplace by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer.
  • This year, 214 companies, nonprofits, schools and other employers in large, mid-size and small categories were recognized.
  • “Redwood’s continued success is fueled by the expertise, enthusiasm and dedication of our Redwood Ambassadors,” said Steve Kimmelman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Redwood.
  • In Cleveland, Redwood employs approximately 145 employees at the company’s corporate headquarters and 83 employees at its neighborhoods across the Northeast Ohio region.

Apple Growth Partners is Named Among Best Employers in Ohio for 5th Straight Year

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Cleveland, OH, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apple Growth Partners (AGP), an award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, has been named a Top Workplace by The Plain Dealer for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • Cleveland, OH, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apple Growth Partners (AGP), an award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, has been named a Top Workplace by The Plain Dealer for the fifth consecutive year.
  • Any organization with 35 or more employees is invited to participate in the annual survey and award program.
  • The firm launched a flexible workplace program called AGP Anywhere during the pandemic and continues to invest in firm growth and culture-building.
  • The firm has a renewed focus on recruitment, retention, and growth as a part of its Vision 2030.

Union Home Mortgage Recognized As Top Workplace In Northeast Ohio

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Home Mortgage (UHM), a high-growth independent mortgage banking company with a world-class culture, announced today it was recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace in northeast Ohio by Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer.

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  • STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Home Mortgage (UHM), a high-growth independent mortgage banking company with a world-class culture, announced today it was recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace in northeast Ohio by Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer.
  • This is the 9th straight year UHM has been ranked a Top Workplace in northeast Ohio.
  • "This award means so much to me personally because it really gets to the heart of what we preach at Union Home Mortgage," said Bill Cosgrove, President & CEO.
  • To do that, we are committed to attracting, training, and retaining the best talent in northeast Ohio and beyond.

The Plain Dealer Names Valmark Financial Group a Winner of the Cleveland Top Workplaces Award for the Fourth Year in a Row

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valmark Financial Group has been named a Top Workplace by The Plain Dealer for the fourth year in a row.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valmark Financial Group has been named a Top Workplace by The Plain Dealer for the fourth year in a row.
  • The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third party, with the results of top performers published in The Plain Dealer.
  • Valmark Financial Group places particular importance and focus on enhancing its internal team's engagement and productivity.
  • "All the credit for this remarkable achievement goes to our staff," acknowledged Caleb Callahan, President of Valmark Financial Group.