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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties Appoints Marketing/Operations Supervisor and Marketing Manager Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida has promoted Katie Crowe to marketing/operations supervisor and Karina Caraballo to marketing manager for the brokerage headquartered in WaterColor. Since joining the agency in 2021 as an operations coordinator, Crowe has been...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager The new year has begun for investors. After watching both the stock and market experience significant drawdowns in 2022 (a rarity for the two to move in tandem), people wondered what the new year might bring. Thus far, we have been showered...
By Chris Balzer, ECES ECES (Emerald Coast Energy Solutions) has announced it has partnered with SunPro products out of Bradenton, which is a top manufacturer of motorized awnings and screens. I’m not a very excitable person, however; when it comes to increasing comfort, I get excited. I personally have gone through...
Local employee management solution company, SimpleHR, celebrates a milestone with 20 years in business. Well-known as a “Best in Class” provider of payroll, human resources, benefits administration and workers’ compensation, SimpleHR is a five-time earner of the annual Best Companies To Work For In Florida list by Florida Trend...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager As 2022 ended, investors saw the year bring a 400% increase in interest rates and a $400 billion liquidity draw down by the Federal Reserve. Despite that, homeowner spending on mortgage payments, as a percentage of their monthly costs, was at a...
Destin Chamber members celebrated the holidays and the Chamber’s most outstanding individuals and businesses Dec. 13, during the Annual Holiday & Awards Party Presented by Trustmark. Amid poinsettias, twinkling lights and Christmas trees at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, 2022 Chamber Chairman Jennifer Gutai Comella of Hand Arendall...
By Mark Wichern, IICRC WRT & ASD Instructor This is the time of year to have your house or business inspected for water damage, and tested for mold and mold projects before the busy season starts again. If there are any issues or when issues arise, high-temperature drying methods could be...

Insights for Investors

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager As one year closes out and another one begins, we have some thoughts for our clients on things to review and consider. First: Know What you Own We suggest it is a good idea to review your assets, stocks, bonds, cash, real estate, business...

Becoming a Smarter Giver

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager The United States and its citizens are among the most charitable in the world. And even though tax laws have made some changes to charitable giving, investors and savers alike are not only thinking how and what they are giving, but also...
By Melissa Fertitta Beachworx, the Emerald Coast’s only coworking space, has launched two new strategic partnerships designed to help veterans transitioning to civilian employment. On Oct. 28, Beachworx CEO Steven Franco was a featured speaker at a Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) workshop, joining other distinguished speakers from the c-suites of...