McDonald's is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic '90s TV show Friends with a special Happy Meal promotion. The fast food giant has launched a limited edition Friends– themed Happy mealscomplete with collectible packaging and toy figures of beloved characters Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now…
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Raymond James has added a team of four Las Vegas-based financial advisors to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm's employee advisor channel. The team, which came from RBC Capital Markets, includes Kerry Withrow, Ben Hamilton, Ryan D'Souza and Elliot Bloch, as well as practice business manager Terri Criswell. The group, which managed $1.1…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Property management software is a fantastic way to increase revenue, not only by automatically setting late fees and allowing tenants to pay the way they choose, but also by providing a method to prevent certain types of tenants of the nightmare. A nightmare tenant is one that…
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Indianapolis-based Thurston Springer, a hybrid RIA and broker/dealer platform, has signed an agreement to acquire PEAK Reps and its affiliates, a Jupiter, Fla.-based firm. with 120 financial advisors and approximately $1.2 billion in assets under advisement. Details of the transaction, which is expected to close next month, were not disclosed. PEAK Reps is a holding…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your financial situation is complicated by the bonuses, stock options, and other equity-based incentives you receive in addition to your salary. However, as a corporate financier, your focus is often on the company's balance sheets, not your own. Meanwhile, acquisitions, mergers and other corporate events can further…
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As we approach 2025, high net worth individuals (HNWIs) are facing a rapidly evolving financial landscape shaped by changing tax laws, market volatility and an ever-increasing emphasis on wealth protection. The challenges ahead are complex, but they can be mitigated with foresight and careful planning. Here, we examine the top five issues that could impact…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your brand is more than your product or service; it is permanent first impression that is based on a series of associations, turning transitory transactions into lasting relationships. In this article, we'll explore some best practices for creating a brick-and-mortar brand experience that will help create a…
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During the course of their formal education, children will learn a range of skills aimed at preparing them for adult life. But is a general education enough to equip them with the financial realities they will actually face? From my perspective as an advisor focused on family finances, investments and wealth management—the answer is a…
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Bobbie Racette, founder and CEO of the virtual assistance company Virtual gurusshe didn't always have a clear understanding of how her story would unfold. She didn't necessarily envision a chapter becoming an entrepreneur — but it would turn out to be one of the most important. Image Credit: Courtesy of Virtual Gurus. Bobbie Racette. Before…
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With the latest introduction from their T. Rowe Price “Custom” target date ranges.joining American Funds and Pimco, it's worth reflecting on the evolution of TDFs from their humble beginnings created by Donald Luskin and Larry Tint at Wells Fargo Investment Advisors in the 1990s, which were acquired by Barclays and then Blackrock. Not only do…
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