FinTrust’s Reynolds awarded designation
April 11, 2018FinTrust’s Jennifer Reynolds has been awarded with the CES™ (Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™) designation by the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF). This graduate-level designation is conferred upon candidates…
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FinTrust’s Reynolds awarded designation
April 11, 2018
FinTrust’s Jennifer Reynolds has been awarded with the CES™ (Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™) designation by the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF). This graduate-level designation is conferred upon candidates…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President South Carolina
April 6, 2018
Rapidly growing First Reliance Bank promotes one of its top executives to the position of President of South Carolina. Banking executive Ben Brazell has been promoted to the role of…
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FPA of South Carolina to Host Session on Quantitative Hedge Funds and Machine Learning – April 26
April 6, 2018
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina, along with Little Harbor Advisors, is offering an opportunity for those in the financial industry to learn about quantitative hedge funds and machine…
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FPA of South Carolina to host session on quantitative hedge funds and machine learning – April 26
April 6, 2018
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina, along with Little Harbor Advisors, is offering an opportunity for those in the financial industry to learn about quantitative hedge funds and machine…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces CEO succession plan
April 2, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. announced that, after almost 35 years of service, its Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Tallent, will retire from his current position effective June 30, 2018. Mr. Tallent will…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces CEO succession plan
April 2, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. announced that, after almost 35 years of service, its Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Tallent, will retire from his current position effective June 30, 2018. Mr. Tallent will…
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18 area students awarded scholarships by SAFE Federal Credit Union
April 2, 2018SAFE Federal Credit Union named 18 Midlands high school students as recipients of its yearly college scholarships at its annual meeting March 19. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition,…
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18 area students awarded scholarships by SAFE Federal Credit Union
April 2, 2018
SAFE Federal Credit Union named 18 Midlands high school students as recipients of its yearly college scholarships at its annual meeting March 19. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition,…
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TD launches The Ready Commitment to open doors for an inclusive March 30
March 29, 2018
Only one-in- three North Americans feel confident about the future and ready to embrace change, TD survey finds The Ready Commitment targets $1 billion in total by 2030 towards areas…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President of South Carolina
March 27, 2018Rapidly growing First Reliance Bank promotes one of its top executives to the position of President of South Carolina. Banking executive Ben Brazell has been promoted to the role of…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President of South Carolina
March 27, 2018
Rapidly growing First Reliance Bank promotes one of its top executives to the position of President of South Carolina. Banking executive Ben Brazell has been promoted to the role of…
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Santee Cooper approves $3 million industrial development loan to benefit Oconee County
March 21, 2018
Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The…
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New American Funding celebrates branch opening in Columbia
March 20, 2018
New American Funding, a leader in the mortgage industry, will celebrate the opening of its Columbia, SC branch with a Spring Fling Open House. Along with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the branch will mark…
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NAIFA-SC President-Elect Evelyn Butler of Greenville receives LACP designation
March 19, 2018
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that NAIFA-SC President-Elect, Evelyn Butler, LUTCF, CLTC, has received the NAIFA national Life and Annuity Certified Professional (LACP) certification. The LACP certification recognizes highly…
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NAIFA-SC President-Elect Evelyn Butler of Greenville receives LACP designation
March 19, 2018
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that NAIFA-SC President-Elect, Evelyn Butler, LUTCF, CLTC, has received the NAIFA national Life and Annuity Certified Professional (LACP) certification. The LACP certification recognizes highly…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union taps Drew Huckeba to lead mortgage team
March 12, 2018Drew Huckeba has been named Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Services at SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. Huckeba has been with SAFE for…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union taps Drew Huckeba to lead mortgage team
March 12, 2018
Drew Huckeba has been named Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Services at SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. Huckeba has been with SAFE for…
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Following another record year in 2017, VentureSouth kicks off 2018 with a portfolio company exit
March 8, 2018
VentureSouth announced record-setting results for a fourth consecutive year in 2017. The South Carolina based angel investment firm invested $4.5 million in 20 Southeastern startups and closed its second co-investment…
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The Capital Corporation advises THG Corporation on its sale to KLX, Inc.
March 7, 2018Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced the sale of THG Corporation (“THG”, headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts) to KLX, Inc. (“KLX”, headquartered in Wellington, Florida). THG is one of the premier “Tri-Technology”…
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The Capital Corporation advises THG Corporation on its sale to KLX, Inc.
March 7, 2018
Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced the sale of THG Corporation (“THG”, headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts) to KLX, Inc. (“KLX”, headquartered in Wellington, Florida). THG is one of the premier “Tri-Technology”…
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United Community Bank welcomes Nathan Pennoyer as Mortgage Loan Originator
March 6, 2018
United Community Bank welcomes Nathan Pennoyer as a Mortgage Loan Originator in Greer, S.C. Pennoyer will work with customers to achieve their goals of home ownership through the various mortgage…
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Annemarie Murphy named President of United Community Bank SBA Division
March 1, 2018
United Community Bank announced that lending veteran Annemarie Murphy has been promoted to President of SBA. Murphy has more than 22 years of experience in SBA lending and has been…
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Jacob D. Wallick of Wallick Investments, LLC passes Level I CFA® exam
February 28, 2018
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, junior portfolio manager and managing partner associate, passed the Level I exam of…
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J Earle Financial, LLC, financial administrative services firm, launches in Greenville
February 28, 2018
J Earle Financial, LLC, opened recently in Greenville under the leadership of F. Jordan Earle. Earle brings more than 25 years of expertise in the financial services industry. Over the…
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United Community Bank named to Forbes List of America’s Best 100 Banks
February 27, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) was recently recognized as one of America’s best performing banks by Forbes magazine for the fifth consecutive year. “America’s Best Banks 2018,” an article written…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union creates new position overseeing Electronic Services
February 21, 2018In a move to streamline the management of its many electronic services for members, SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Mandy Baibak Assistant Vice President of Electronic Services. Baibak, who…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union creates new position overseeing Electronic Services
February 21, 2018
In a move to streamline the management of its many electronic services for members, SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Mandy Baibak Assistant Vice President of Electronic Services. Baibak, who…
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BCDCOG revolving loan fund grows jobs, local economy
February 20, 2018A more than quarter-million dollar loan made by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments Revolving Loan Fund has produced 45 local jobs — and was recently paid off by the borrower.…
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South State Bank earns National Greenwich Excellence awards
February 16, 2018
South State Bank is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2017 Greenwich Excellence Award in five categories for small business banking. South State received two national awards for…
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South State Bank earns National Greenwich Excellence awards
February 16, 2018
South State Bank is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2017 Greenwich Excellence Award in five categories for small business banking. South State received two national awards for…
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You Started When?
February 16, 2018
When reading about the accomplishments some people make in business, sports, and personal lives, you find one common point. They all started their journey. They never just mulled it over,…
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You Started When?
February 15, 2018When reading about the accomplishments some people make in business, sports, and personal lives, you find one common point. They all started their journey. They never just mulled it over,…
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CresCom Bank promotes Carmel Dodds to vice president and operations manager
February 14, 2018
CresCom Bank promoted Carmel Dodds to vice president and operations manager of CresCom Bank. As operations manager, Dodds oversees deposit operations, branch operations, electronic banking operations and card services. Dodds joined…
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Oconee Federal establishes Loan Production Office in Greenville/Greer
February 14, 2018
GREER, S.C.- Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Oconee Federal”) has expanded its service footprint by opening a Loan Production Office in Greer, South Carolina. The office is located at…
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Southern First promotes executives in Columbia
February 13, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the following promotions in the Columbia market. Scott Bailey to Executive Vice President, Senior Mortgage Executive Andrew Kirkpatrick to…
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Southern First promotes executives in Columbia
February 13, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the following promotions in the Columbia market. Scott Bailey to Executive Vice President, Senior Mortgage Executive Andrew Kirkpatrick to…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Erik Gray as Commercial Loan Officer and Vice President
February 12, 2018
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to introduce Erik Gray as a commercial loan office and vice president. Based at the Wilmington branch, Gray…
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Founders Federal Credit Union opens Killian Road Office
February 12, 2018
Founders Federal Credit Union proudly announces the opening of its new Killian Road Office in Richland County. Located at 80 Tulip Oak Drive, the Killian Road Office is the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
February 11, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5,…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
February 11, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5,…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis separate account receives 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
February 9, 2018Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 398 large-cap value products as of December 31, 2017 – Morningstars’ highest rating for risk-adjusted performance. This is…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis separate account receives 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
February 9, 2018
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 398 large-cap value products as of December 31, 2017 – Morningstars’ highest rating for risk-adjusted performance. This is…
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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?
February 8, 2018By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…
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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?
February 8, 2018
By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…
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Do you really want Mom’s vacation home?
February 6, 2018By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® Many times when financial planners are working with families to create an estate plan, we hit a sticking point: What is to be done…
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Do you really want Mom’s vacation home?
February 6, 2018
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® Many times when financial planners are working with families to create an estate plan, we hit a sticking point: What is to be done…
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Net income grows 31.1 percent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
January 31, 2018
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $3,414,260 for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $2,603,928 for the same period a year…
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