A famous TikTok monkey is at the center of controversy after scientists in Florida claimed the primate was stolen from a colony – and not rescued from a lab as its owner claims. The account, called Thabo and Ray, features 31-year-old influencer Kim Raymond Feaste and his monkey, Thabo, on daily adventures in the car,…
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Eton Advisors, a Chapel Hill, NC-based registered investment advisor with almost $2 billion in client assets, has hired Brian Hughes as president. Most recently, Hughes was founder and president of Hughes Growth Strategies, a consultancy for wealth management firms. In the new role, Hughes will be responsible for Eton's client strategy, growth and development of…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Who can take credit for being the first to implement the franchise model is debatable. According to this REPORT by the International Franchise Association, it is widely believed that the first franchisor in the US was the Singer Sewing Machine Company in 1851. The same report also…
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In late April, asset manager PGIM filed a request with the SEC for free relief to offer existing mutual fund shares in the form of ETFs. PGIM joins several other asset managers, including Fidelity InvestmentsMorgan Stanley Investment Management and Dimensional Fund Advisors, seeking permission to offer this dual equity asset class. According to its website,…
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Halloween and the spooky season are hardly around the corner, but a huge fan-favorite decoration from Home Depot has already sold out ahead of the holiday. Four years ago, the home improvement chain debuted Skelly, a giant 12-foot-tall skeleton that has gone viral every year since its debut and become a coveted item for shoppers….
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LPL Financial has closed its first deal to acquire an outside counsel practice under its liquidity and continuity program, executives announced during the first quarter of 2024. Independent broker/dealer opened the purchase model for outside counsel last fall. An LPL spokeswoman declined to name the outside counsel. Connected: LPL's deal with Atria reinforces the power…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For marketing, advertising and PR firms, RELATIONS built between the company and customers are critical to driving repeat business, sustainable growth and positive word of mouth. Maintaining these vital relationships is becoming increasingly difficult due to a fiercely competitive market where customers demand higher engagement, lower costs…
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In today's financial environment, wealth management is as crucial and complex an area as ever, requiring an integrated blend of modern knowledge and ethically principled practice. As client needs and expectations evolve, the demand for equally sophisticated financial advisory services increases accordingly. This makes the role of professional certifications, such as the Certified Investment Management…
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For many individuals, ensuring that the family business remains solvent is of utmost importance. Depending on the family enterprise, loans may be required between family members during turbulent financial times to keep the company afloat. In a decision issued on April 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a Tax…
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