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Dynasty Financial Partners Appoints Shawn Shook as General Counsel to Support Legal Strategy and Advisor Transitions
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynasty Financial Partners, a leading provider of technology-enabled wealth management solutions for independent financial advisors, today announced the appointment of Shawn Shook as General Counsel. He will report to Dynasty CEO Shirl Penney and be based at the firm’s headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mr. Shook succeeds Jonathan Morris, who is transitioning to a new role as Executive in Residence after more than a decade as General Counsel. Shirl P
CFP Board Announces Search for Next CEO, Engages Spencer Stuart
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFP Board announced that it has retained executive recruitment firm Spencer Stuart to assist in the search for its next Chief Executive Officer.
Milliman analysis: Public pension funding rises in June to highest level since 2021
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its Public Pension Funding Index (PPFI), which analyzes data from the nation’s 100 largest public defined benefit plans. A second consecutive month of strong investment returns generated a $115 billion increase in the PPFI plans’ funded status during June. In aggregate, the plans saw estimated market gains of 2.3% for the period, with individual plans’ estimated returns
Class Action Filed Against Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund f/k/a Principal Street High Income Municipal Fund – Investors with Losses Encouraged to Contact Johnson Fistel
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased shares of Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund f/k/a Principal Street High Income Municipal Fund (the “Easterly ROCMuni Fund”) (NASDAQ: RMJAX; RMHVK; RMHIX) between May 5, 2023 and June 12, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 22,
Johnson Fistel Begins Investigation on Behalf of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Shareholders
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating whether KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC), or any of its executive officers, violated securities laws by misrepresenting or failing to timely disclose material information to investors. What if I purchased KLC securities? If you purchased securities and suffered losses on your investment, join our investigation now: [Click Here to Join the Investigation] Or for more information, contact J
Citi Appointed as Depositary Bank for Youlife Group Inc.’s ADR Program
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi Issuer Services, acting through Citibank, N.A., has been appointed by Youlife Group Inc. (Youlife) as depositary bank for its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The appointment follows after Youlife International Holdings Inc., a blue-collar lifetime service provider in China, and Distoken Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, completed their business combination on July 9, 2025. The American Depositary Shares (ADS) of the combin
Energy Vault Closes $18 Million Project Financing for 57 MW/114 MWh Cross Trails BESS Serving the Texas ERCOT Market
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $NRGV--Energy Vault Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, today announced the successful close of $18 million in project financing for its Cross Trails battery energy storage system (BESS). The financing marks another milestone in the Company’s execution of its ‘Own & Operate’ growth and asset management strategy, originally outlined during the May 2024 Investor and Anal
AlikeAudience Launches AURAR: Revolutionary Data Collaboration Tool Now Available in Snowflake Marketplace
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AlikeAudience, a leading data science company specializing in omnichannel data activation, today announced the launch of AURAR, a groundbreaking data collaboration tool, with a native Lookalike model application now available in the Snowflake Marketplace. With AURAR, AlikeAudience is empowering marketers to prepare ideal audiences through seamless, secure, and accelerated collaboration with first-party data. The launch of AURAR addresses the fundamental shifts dr
PATH Financial Partners Launches with Osaic, Bringing Client-Centered Wealth Planning to Florida’s Public Sector
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osaic, Inc. (“Osaic”), one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, today announced the successful affiliation of PATH Financial Partners (‘PATH’), a new firm led by veteran advisor Jason Oestreicher, CFP®. With $125 million in assets under administration (AUA), the Fort Lauderdale-based firm specializes in serving employees of the Florida Retirement System (‘FRS’), including educators, healthcare workers and municipal employees. Oes
American Business Bank Reports Second Quarter Earnings Per Share Growth of 12%
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Business Bank Reports Second Quarter Earnings Per Share Growth of 12%
Viant Launches IRIS-enabled™ Content Report and Pre-Bid Targeting
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $DSP #AdTech--Viant today announced a major advancement with IRIS-enabled™ Content Report and Pre-Bid Targeting within the Viant Demand-Side Platform (DSP).
ZoomInfo Extends Open Environment to Unlock Seamless High-Quality Data Integration
VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZoomInfo Extends Open Environment to Unlock Seamless High-Quality Data Integration
Backblaze Launches Legal Hold to Support Data Loss Prevention and Litigation Readiness for Businesses
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $blze #Backup--Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the cloud storage innovator delivering a modern alternative to traditional backup providers, today introduced Legal Hold for Backblaze Computer Backup with Enterprise Control. The feature empowers businesses to preserve a user’s entire backup, including every historical version captured, with a single click, ensuring rapid compliance with legal, regulatory, or HR data-retention requirements while maintaining the same predictabl
MOO Survey Finds 79% of Knowledge Workers Feel Lonely at Work, Gen Z Most Affected
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MOO, the leading design company specializing in premium branded merchandise and print services, today released its data report on the modern workplace, finding inconsistencies as artificial intelligence promises unprecedented efficiency while many workers crave deeper human connection. The survey among 1,000 U.S. knowledge workers finds workplace loneliness is rising as employees practice “cognitive outsourcing,” relying heavily on AI for questions and collaboration. "A
Houston Police Officer’s Lawsuit Says He Was Wounded by Spontaneous Gunfire from a Defective Weapon
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rusty Hardin & Associates LLP, along with attorney J. Scott Siscoe, are filing suit against gun manufacturer Sig Sauer, Inc. and Houston firearms dealer CTC Gunworks LLC on behalf of veteran Houston police officer Richard Fernandez, Jr., who was shot in the leg when his service weapon spontaneously fired without anyone handling the weapon or pulling the trigger. Video of the victim and his attorneys discussing this case is available for use. The incident involving
The Clover x Shark Tank Summit Reveals Full Speaker Line-Up and Programming for First-Ever Live Event in Las Vegas from September 28-30
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CloverxSharkTankSummit--Today, Clover, the world's smartest all-in-one point-of-sale system, and Sony Pictures Television (SPT), which produces the critically acclaimed, multi-Emmy® Award-winning “Shark Tank,” announced the full speaker line-up and programming for the first-ever live, Clover x Shark Tank Summit. Taking place in Las Vegas from September 28-30, 2025, the multi-day event will provide entrepreneurs with inspiration, in-depth insights, and the guidance they need to find success.
LMP Appoints Five Members to its Advisory Council
PHILADELPHIA & LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a private equity firm focused on investments in financial services, business services, and financial technology companies, today announced an expansion of the firm’s Advisory Council. New members Andrew Ralich, Andrew Ramos, Jesse Johnson, Padman Perumal, and Steve Braverman bring decades of experience and leadership across fintech, capital markets, software development, and cybersecurity. These professiona
Xtrackers Launches S&P 500 Diversified Sector Weight ETF: A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Sector Diversification in U.S. Large-Cap Equities
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DWS, a leading European asset manager with global reach, today announced the launch of the Xtrackers S&P 500 Diversified Sector Weight ETF (NASDAQ: SPXD) (the “Fund”), expanding its suite of innovative, rules-based ETFs designed to address modern portfolio construction requirements. The ETF is available for trading on NASDAQ starting July 24, 2025. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance of the S&P 500 Diversified Sector
amplify® magazine summer 2025 issue: Make memories last
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #4imprint--Simple mementos are a powerful way to evoke cherished memories. In this amplify issue, find creative ways organizations commemorate special moments.
CapWealth Welcomes Dean Shahan as Executive Vice President and Financial Advisor
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CapWealth, a leading $1.9 billion RIA, is thrilled to announce the addition of Dean Shahan, CFP®, as Executive Vice President and Financial Advisor. Shahan brings depth to the firm’s advisory team with a background in advising families by taking a detailed and analytical approach toward complex financial situations. His arrival underscores CapWealth’s dedication to anticipating the priorities of high-net-worth individuals and delivering an individualized wealth