D – the D Word
August 2, 2017Dementia – the D Word Amy Florian, CEO of Corgenius, teaches service professionals how to support their clients in times of grief, loss, and transition. Amy states that 72% of…
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Throneburg joins Pendleton Street Advisors
August 2, 2017Pendleton Street Advisors welcomes Carter Throneburg to their growing team. Carter recently graduated from the University of South Carolina’s International Masters of Business program. In June 2017, he moved from…
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Finding the Right Financial Advisor
August 2, 2017By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Can you imagine approaching your retirement years with little or no savings in the bank? Or having a financial crisis and lacking the…
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D – the D Word
August 2, 2017
Dementia – the D Word Amy Florian, CEO of Corgenius, teaches service professionals how to support their clients in times of grief, loss, and transition. Amy states that 72% of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Finding the Right Financial Advisor
August 2, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Can you imagine approaching your retirement years with little or no savings in the bank? Or having a financial crisis and lacking the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Throneburg joins Pendleton Street Advisors
August 2, 2017
Pendleton Street Advisors welcomes Carter Throneburg to their growing team. Carter recently graduated from the University of South Carolina’s International Masters of Business program. In June 2017, he moved from…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with HCSB Financial Corporation
August 1, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 31, 2017, with Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based HCSB Financial Corporation. Also effective July 31, 2017, HCFB’s bank subsidiary, Horry County…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with HCSB Financial Corporation
August 1, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 31, 2017, with Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based HCSB Financial Corporation. Also effective July 31, 2017, HCFB’s bank subsidiary, Horry County…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union hits record $79.4 million in auto loan campaign
August 1, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union set an auto loan record of $79.4 million during its spring 2017 “Driving You Forward” promotion, generating more than 3,000 loans and adding nearly 2,000…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union hits record $79.4 million in auto loan campaign
August 1, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union set an auto loan record of $79.4 million during its spring 2017 “Driving You Forward” promotion, generating more than 3,000 loans and adding nearly 2,000…
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Resource Financial Services launches online customer experience
July 31, 2017Resource Financial Services, an independently owned full-service mortgage company serving the southeast, is pleased to announce the launch of Resource RPM (Rapid Process Mortgage), its secure cloud-based technology that enables…
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Security Federal Corporation announces increase in quarterly and six month earnings
July 31, 2017
Security Federal Corporation (OTCBB:SFDL), the holding company for Security Federal Bank, announced results for the quarter and six month periods ended June 30, 2017. Net income available to common shareholders…
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Resource Financial Services launches online customer experience
July 31, 2017
Resource Financial Services, an independently owned full-service mortgage company serving the southeast, is pleased to announce the launch of Resource RPM (Rapid Process Mortgage), its secure cloud-based technology that enables…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces second quarter earnings
July 26, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced strong second quarter results with disciplined expense management, sound credit quality and meaningful margin expansion. Net income was $28.3 million, or 39 cents per…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces second quarter earnings
July 26, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced strong second quarter results with disciplined expense management, sound credit quality and meaningful margin expansion. Net income was $28.3 million, or 39 cents per…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. expands into renewable energy lending
July 24, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) today announced the addition of Clayton Summers who joins United’s lending team to focus on the renewable energy sector. Summers has more than 18 years…
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United Community Banks, Inc. expands into renewable energy lending
July 24, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) today announced the addition of Clayton Summers who joins United’s lending team to focus on the renewable energy sector. Summers has more than 18 years…
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Family Charitable Giving Conversations
July 24, 2017By Laird W. Green, CFP® “We make a living in life by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill Whether a family…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names three assistant VPs to oversee branches
July 24, 2017SUMTER, SC – Three new assistant vice presidents have been named at SAFE Federal Credit Union, as the credit union reorganizes the oversight of its 19 branches throughout the Midlands.…
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Family Charitable Giving Conversations
July 24, 2017
By Laird W. Green, CFP® “We make a living in life by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill Whether a family…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names three assistant VPs to oversee branches
July 24, 2017
SUMTER, SC – Three new assistant vice presidents have been named at SAFE Federal Credit Union, as the credit union reorganizes the oversight of its 19 branches throughout the Midlands.…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
July 21, 2017First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
July 21, 2017
First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
July 21, 2017
First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…
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John Welsh joins First Citizens Bank as commercial banking manager
July 14, 2017John Welsh has joined First Citizens Bank as senior vice president and manager of the company’s Midlands commercial banking team. Based at the company’s 1230 Main Street office in Columbia,…
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John Welsh joins First Citizens Bank as commercial banking manager
July 14, 2017
John Welsh has joined First Citizens Bank as senior vice president and manager of the company’s Midlands commercial banking team. Based at the company’s 1230 Main Street office in Columbia,…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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Moody’s assigns Aa3 issuer rating to West Columbia, SC W&S Ent.
July 11, 2017
The City of West Columbia’s SC Water and Sewer Enterprise (SC W&S Ent.) has received a positive credit rating of Aa3 from Moody’s Investors Service. SC W&S Ent. services 19,700…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union’s Toby Hayes named to national member loyalty panel
July 11, 2017SUMTER, SC – Toby Hayes, vice president of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union, has been named to a national committee of credit union marketers that is addressing the issue…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union’s Toby Hayes named to national member loyalty panel
July 11, 2017
SUMTER, SC – Toby Hayes, vice president of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union, has been named to a national committee of credit union marketers that is addressing the issue…
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Financial Gifts – and Tips – for New Graduates
July 6, 2017
By David Wallace Edward Jones Investments It’s Graduation Season again. If your child is graduating from high school or college, you have reason to celebrate. But what should you…
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Questis and TRI-AD enter joint business relationship for digital financial wellness
July 5, 2017CHARLESTON, SC & SAN DIEGO, CA – Questis, a digital financial wellness platform, announced its joint business relationship with TRI-AD, a total benefits administration firm. TRI-AD will offer the Questis platform…
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First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team
June 28, 2017First Community Bank announced Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10 years of lending experience, Kris and…
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First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team
June 28, 2017First Community Bank announced Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10 years of lending experience, Kris and…
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Anderson Chamber names Osgood its YP of the Year
June 27, 2017
The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce honored Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood with its 2017 Athena Young Professional Award. A 2001 graduate of Clemson University, Osgood has served as a…
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First Community Bank expands its commercial banking team
June 21, 2017LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce Kris Whitley and Ryan Barnes have joined the commercial banking team as vice presidents/Commercial Bankers. Each with more than 10…
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Jay Montgomery named vice president of operations at SAFE Federal Credit Union
June 21, 2017Jay Montgomery, who has been with SAFE Federal Credit Union for nine years, has been named vice president of operations at the credit union. Montgomery succeeds Michael Baker, who recently…
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Jay Montgomery named vice president of operations at SAFE Federal Credit Union
June 21, 2017
Jay Montgomery, who has been with SAFE Federal Credit Union for nine years, has been named vice president of operations at the credit union. Montgomery succeeds Michael Baker, who recently…
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Commonwealth Commercial promotes Alex Crouch as Managing Director of its North and South Carolina operations
June 20, 2017
Commonwealth Commercial Partners, LLC, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, has promoted Alex C. Crouch to a new position overseeing the company’s business interests in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham, NC,…
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Anne Marie Ashworth earns CFP® credential
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Anne Marie E. Ashworth has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous…
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Diane M. Cook earns Registered Paraplanner credential
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group announces that Diane M. Cook has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Eileen M. Stevens CFP®, earns Enrolled Agent license
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group announces that Eileen M. Stevens, CFP® has met all requirements to become an Enrolled Agent. Enrolled Agents demonstrate special competence in tax matters, adhere to ethical standards…
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Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ® Abacus Planning Group ranked #1 Advisor in South Carolina
June 13, 2017Barron’s has ranked Cheryl R. Holland, CFP® as the #1 financial advisor in South Carolina in 2017. The annual America’s Top 1,000 list comprises data from over 4,000 of the…
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Anne Marie Ashworth earns CFP® credential
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Anne Marie E. Ashworth has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous…
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Diane M. Cook earns Registered Paraplanner credential
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group announces that Diane M. Cook has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) credential. Individuals who hold the RP® designation have completed a course of study…
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Eileen M. Stevens CFP®, earns Enrolled Agent license
June 13, 2017Abacus Planning Group announces that Eileen M. Stevens, CFP® has met all requirements to become an Enrolled Agent. Enrolled Agents demonstrate special competence in tax matters, adhere to ethical standards…
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Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ® Abacus Planning Group ranked #1 Advisor in South Carolina
June 13, 2017Barron’s has ranked Cheryl R. Holland, CFP® as the #1 financial advisor in South Carolina in 2017. The annual America’s Top 1,000 list comprises data from over 4,000 of the…
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