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By Chris Balzer, ECES This holiday season is unlike any other, to cap off a year unlike any other. Throughout this season, and as we move into a new (and hopefully better) year, we wish you moments of peace amid the difficulties, connections with family and friends, even if they...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager What might you want to be considering now with elections behind us, the potential of new vaccines and a new administration coming to The White House? Whether you are investing for the near, intermediate or long-term, logistics, more than a strategy, can...

Lucleon Insurance Opens

Locally owned and operated, Lucleon Insurance is proud to announce its opening right here in Destin—the heart of our beautiful Emerald Coast! Providing local and reliable service to our community, Lucleon Insurance was founded on faith by Steven H. Craft, Jr. this year. Amidst all the chaos in the...
Chapter Wins Multiple State Awards, Installs 2020-21 Board The Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is celebrating 15 years serving the Florida Panhandle. Formed in 2004 as the 15th chapter to be established under the FPRA, it currently has 57 members (and growing) across three...
By Matthew Vanderford, Claimology With hurricane season still upon us, the panhandle still recovering from hurricane Sally, and at the time of this article, well underway with named storms bearing the names of mighty Grecians of the ancient past–or at least we can imagine they were mighty. Then again, I’m...

Know the Warning Signs!

By Chris Balzer, ECES I was recently asked: How do you know if I need insulation or improvements to make my home more energy efficient. Some ways we check is with a thermal camera. Thermal cameras can detect the slightest difference in temperature showing us leaks, missing insulation, poor seals...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Have you ever thought about what is meant by the various terms you hear and see about investing? We will attempt in this article to cover several terms and hope it covers a lot of questions or curiosities. In today’s markets –...
By Victoria Ostrosky Andrea had just opened her blinds to the morning sun when her phone rang. “Good morning, Jake! What can I help you with today?” “Hi, Andrea. Hey, I’m buying an investment condo to rent out to short term vacationers, and I need an insurance quote. Can you help...
Living on the coast is equally as challenging as it is beautiful. Weather conditions are often unpredictable, and homes and buildings in the area suffer damage as a result. Roofs are one of the areas to suffer most, as high winds decimate them all too quickly. Bel-Mac Roofing, locally...
By Victoria Ostrosky I can hear the entire Panhandle breathing a collective sigh of relief that the wet, windy, destructive month of September is over. Fall’s first month was too full of tropical storms and torrential rainfall and hurricanes. I experienced my very own personal flood. As did many of...