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Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney Strengthens Commercial Litigation Team with Addition of Partner Siddartha Rao
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York litigation boutique Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney, LLP announced today that seasoned commercial litigator Siddartha Rao has joined the firm as a partner. Rao brings to HNRK nearly two decades of experience in securities, intellectual property, and other disputes in federal, state, and appellate courts as well as arbitration forums. “Siddartha has an ability to translate complex legal issues in ways that persuade judges and juries, and give clients practica
Total Expert Announces Voice AI Sales Assistant Purpose Built for Mortgage Lending
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Total Expert, the FinServ leader in customer engagement software, today announced the debut of its AI Sales Assistant at The Gathering by HousingWire. The new AI-powered assistant is already in private beta with select customers, including several top 10 lenders. Human Like Conversations via Voice/SMS The AI Sales Assistant is not a chatbot retrofitted for financial services—it is an enterprise-grade, agentic AI system, capable of scalable intelligent human-like co
EdgeCo Holdings Announces Agreement with ERISApedia to Join its AmericanTCS Business Unit
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EdgeCo Holdings LP (“EdgeCo”), a leading provider of best-in-class solutions for financial intermediaries and their clients, announced today that it has acquired ERISApedia. ERISApedia will become part of its AmericanTCS Holdings, LLC (AmericanTCS) business unit. The acquisition includes acquiring all of ERISApedia’s product offerings. ERISApedia’s operations will be integrated into the product solutions offered by AmericanTCS’s PensionPro. ERISApedia provides compl
From PFAS Treatment to Public Trust: How American Water is Shaping the Future at ACE25
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., will help lead critical conversations at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2025 Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE25), taking place June 8 through June 11, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. “The depth and breadth of American Water’s leadership at ACE25 reflects our operational excellence and expertise, as well as our responsibility to help shape the future of
Affinity Plus Accelerates Membership Growth with Hopkins Branch
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of announcing a new branch in Shakopee, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) has opened another branch in downtown Hopkins, located at 1118 Mainstreet, Suite #2. The new branch reflects the credit union’s strong growth trajectory and commitment to providing members with accessible brick-and-mortar locations across the state, in addition to its popular mobile banking options. The Hopkins branch will serve more than 4,500 members living
Bridgewater Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Award $800,000 to Minnesota Nonprofits Through Matching Grant Program
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bridgewater Bank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), has awarded $800,000 to 23 local nonprofit organizations through the 2025 Member Impact Fund, a matching grant initiative focused on strengthening affordable housing and community development efforts. The Member Impact Fund provides members with up to $3 in matching funds for every $1 contributed to eligible nonprofits. Beyond its previously planned 2025 char
e.l.f. SKIN Roasts the Sun in New Comedy Special
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--e.l.f. SKIN, a brand from e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF), is putting SPF denial on notice with the premiere of “Sunhinged,” a comedy roast of epic proportions—directed at none other than the Sun itself. Debuting Saturday, June 14, this hilariously hot special is hosted by comedy star Marie Faustin and features an e.l.f. Made original lineup including Andrea Jin, Jon Rudnitsky, Meghan Trainor and Heidi N’ Closet. Roasting the Sun, you ask? This is a hot issue! Gen-Z i
Parlay Closes Seed Round and Partners with JAM FINTOP to Transform Small Business and SBA Lending
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parlay Finance, an AI-powered Loan Intelligence System, announced a $2 million seed funding round led by JAM FINTOP.
Wright Close & Barger Earns Recognition from Prestigious Chambers USA
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wright Close & Barger announced today it has once again earned recognition from Chambers USA, which is widely considered one of the most prestigious guides in the legal industry. The firm was recognized for its expertise and excellence in appellate law in Texas. Firm partners Jessica Barger, Justice Eva Guzman, Justice Wanda McKee Fowler, and Tom Wright each earned individual recognition for their work as appellate lawyers. Chambers describes Wright Close & Bar
Seward & Kissel Adds Registered Funds Lawyer Linda Kim to Investment Management Group
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Linda Kim has joined the firm’s Investment Management Group as counsel in the Registered Funds and Regulatory practice. A veteran registered funds lawyer, Kim comes to Seward & Kissel from global investment adviser AllianceBernstein L.P., where she served as vice president and counsel. In that role, she amassed extensive experience providing in-house legal counsel under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investm
Edelman Financial Engines Appoints Ralph Haberli as President
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), the nation’s leading independent wealth planning1 and workplace2 investment advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Ralph Haberli as President, effective July 2, 2025. He will report directly to CEO Jay Shah. Haberli brings expertise in the workplace ecosystem and a strong track record of building partnerships across the wealth planning landscape. He also has a unique understanding of how RIAs operate, grow and ser
The Hackett Group®: Digital World Class® Finance Teams Operate at 45% Lower Cost and Deliver Faster, Smarter Insights
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $HCKT #CFO--The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) consultancy and executive advisory firm, today released its 2025 Digital World Class® Finance research. The study highlights how top-performing finance organizations are redefining effectiveness and efficiency through Gen AI, automation, and digital modernization. The Hackett Group® defines Digital World Class® finance organizations as those that achieve top-quartile performance
Compliance Scorecard Releases Major Platform Upgrade with Enhanced Security Awareness Training, Risk Intelligence, and Compliance Automation
DOVER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compliance Scorecard™, a Compliance as a Service (CaaS) platform provider, today announced significant new features that redefine how MSPs deliver Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) – with real-time metrics, streamlined audit readiness and customizable client governance capabilities. “Our latest release reflects what MSPs have been asking for – less noise, more context, and real metrics that map directly to frameworks like CMMC, HIPAA, FTC Safeguards and SOC 2,” said T
Paychex Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized companies following a comprehensive assessment that involved employee interviews, company reviews, publicly accessible data, and an analysis of over 120 key performance indicators. For more than 50 years, Paychex has been a purpose-driven organization whose employees work together to help businesses of all size
KSTM Promotes Eric Saar to Partner
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP announced today that Eric Saar, a skilled litigator newly licensed to practice in New Jersey, has been promoted to partner. “Eric has a wealth of expertise in matrimonial and family law, and his talent as a negotiator, writer, and litigator make him a valuable asset to his clients and colleagues at our firm,” said KSTM founding partner Caroline Krauss. “Now barred in New Jersey as well as New York, he has expanded the reach
Terravet REIT, Inc. Secures $35 Million Preferred Equity Investment from an affiliate of Sculptor Capital Management, Inc.
BALA CYNWYD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terravet REIT, Inc., managed by Terravet Real Estate Solutions, a leading real estate group specializing in single tenant, net leased veterinary and niche medical properties, has secured a $35 million preferred equity investment from Sculptor Diversified REIT, an affiliate of Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. (“Sculptor”), a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $35 billion in assets under management. KeyBanc Capital Markets served as the
FINNY Unveils Intent Search to Help Advisors Pinpoint High-Intent Prospects Faster
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Prospect Enrichment and AI Voicemails round out the latest feature release to further accelerate advisor organic growth
InspereX Survey: Financial Advisors Bullish on 2H 2025
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the InspereX 2025 Advisor Pulse Outlook Survey of 829 financial advisors released today, more than two thirds (67%) of advisors said they expect the S&P 500 to be up 10% or more by year-end 2025 compared to where it was between May 12-19, 2025 (a low of 5786.08 and a high of 5968.61). More specifically: 60% expect the S&P 500 to be up 10% 6% expect the S&P 500 to be up 20% 1% expect the S&P 500 to be up more than 20% 25% expect t
Encore Enterprises Doubles-Down on Dallas: Acquires Class B Commercial Medical Office Building, Reopens Corporate HQ as Owner-Occupied Tenant
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Encore Enterprises, Inc. (Encore) today announced the acquisition of a two-story, Class B medical office building at $114 PSF with 61,356 rentable square feet, located at 16980 N. Dallas Parkway. Situated on 3.144 acres fronting the N. Dallas Tollway north of Westgrove, adjacent to the Quorum/Bent Tree submarket, Encore financed the $7 million property through a bank loan from the Dallas Commercial & Industrial team at Cadence Bank in the inaugural business transact
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Included on the Forbes America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2025 Ranking
MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Glazer’s today announced that it has been awarded a place on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2025.