ROCKFORD, Ill. (PRWEB)
February 19, 2020

Savant Capital Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm, and Huber Financial Advisors, an independent wealth management firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, today announced their merger has finalized. This partnership is the latest in a string of Chicago-based deals completed by Savant since 2013.

Huber Financial will assume the Savant Capital Management name and branding. The combined firms are now one of the largest independent Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firms in Chicagoland, managing $3.1 billion in assets under management (AUM) in Chicagoland and $8.5 billion nationally. Its total number of employees has increased to approximately 210 with nearly 70 employees located in the Chicago market.

The partnership with Huber Financial enhances Savant’s footprint to 19 offices nationwide. Savant’s Chicagoland presence increases to nine regional offices – seven through merger and acquisition activities. In addition to Huber Financial, since 2013, Savant has acquired/merged with the following Chicagoland firms:

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  D3 Financial Advisors, 2018
• Green, Plagge & Shaw, 2014
• Orion Capital Management, 2014
• Paragon Advisors, 2013

As a result, Savant has increased its presence in downtown Chicago to three locations, in addition to locations in Downers Grove, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnshire, Naperville, St. Charles, and Wilmette.

“We’re thrilled regarding the completion of this merger and look forward to the opportunities our expanded footprint in the Chicagoland market offers clients and employees,” said Brent Brodeski, CEO, Savant Capital Management. “We will continue to look at opportunities to grow in the Chicago market by aligning with RIAs, like Huber Financial, which match our culture and philosophy to engage with and assist clients.”

The merger with Huber Financial allows Savant to focus on each organization’s best practices by enhancing and expanding its list of service offerings. Through this latest partnership, Savant will ensure long-term business continuity and secure its ongoing commitment to a client-first approach.

Savant and Huber Financial initially announced the pending merger on January 8, and since that time have worked to finalize details which include:

• Former owners of Huber Financial Advisors transitioned their equity into Savant; several will increase their stake over time.
• Eleven members of the former-Huber Financial team members became Savant employee owners at closing. Savant now has 68 employee owners and remains both employee-led and controlled. The firm has a broader employee ownership than nearly any other advisory firm in the industry.
• Members of the Huber Financial Advisors team have transitioned to advisory or leadership roles with Savant. David Huber, CFP®, founder of Huber Financial Advisors, now has an advisory role to Savant’s board of directors; Rob Morrison, CFP®, has become a member of Savant’s executive team as the chief strategy and innovation officer; and Phil Huber, CFA, CFP® is now Savant’s chief investment officer.

“I started Huber Financial more than 30 years ago when the RIA movement was just beginning. We built quite a team over the years and I’m proud of what we accomplished,” said David Huber. “Now we’re starting a new chapter as Savant Capital and I’m excited to see what we’ll create as a combined firm for our clients and the planning industry.”

The merger continues Savant’s growth in the Chicago market while helping meet the larger organizational goal of improving more than 1 million lives within the next 25 years financially, professionally, educationally, philanthropically, and a myriad other ways. Savant has the potential to improve lives directly (clients and team members), indirectly (participants of retirement plans managed by Savant), or tangentially (beneficiaries of the good work done by non-profits that Savant, Savant’s clients, and Savant team members support).

About Savant Capital Management

Savant Capital Management is a leading independent, nationally recognized, fee-only firm serving clients for 30 years with more than $8.5 billion in assets under management. As a trusted advisor, Savant Capital Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan, and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting.

Savant Capital Management is a Registered Investment Advisor. Savant’s marketing material should not be construed by any existing or prospective client as a guarantee that they will experience a certain level of results if they engage the advisor’s services. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please Note: “Ideal” is not intended to give assurance as to achieving successful results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Please see Important Disclosures at savantcapital.com.

Savant is headquartered in Rockford, with locations in Bloomington, Chicago, Downers Grove, Freeport, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnshire, Naperville, Peoria, St. Charles, Sterling, and Wilmette, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Fe, NM; Madison and Park Falls, WI; and McLean, VA.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S., which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
February 19, 2020

H Code, the only advertising entity reaching the U.S. Hispanic market at scale digitally, today announced the appointment of Jennifer White as Chief Operating Officer. Jennifer is a recognized industry expert and thought leader in technology, digital media and advertising, with over 20 years experience innovating strategies and products to expedite monetization in high-growth organizations. At H Code, she will focus on overseeing operations across all departments, driving business strategy and managing the company’s rapid growth, and helping generate impactful integrated campaigns.

“I’m proud to be working with H Code, furthering the company’s mission of helping brands reach and resonate with the influential U.S. Hispanic audience.” said White. “I’ve worn many hats in my career—from running business strategy to operationalizing studios and developing international content—and I’ll be bringing that experience into my new role at H Code. I look forward to working with this amazing, diverse team and to help continue scaling up the core business.”

Prior to joining H Code, Jennifer was the Senior Vice President of Business Strategy and Monetization at BuzzFeed, where she managed the global branded content studio and operations team, developing products and integrated campaigns for brands and agencies. Prior to BuzzFeed, she spent 15+ years at the intersection of adtech, publishing, and branded work, after beginning her career in chemical engineering with Dow Chemical. She transitioned to Silicon Valley in the early 2000s as a product general manager through operational experience and six-sigma, a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects.

“We’re happy to welcome a trusted leader like Jennifer to our team, as she has an extensive track record in successfully implementing seasoned operational practices,” said Parker Morse, CEO and Founder of H Code. “Jennifer’s digital media experience and strategic insight will be a huge asset to H Code as we continue to build on the significant growth we’ve seen year over year.”

To learn more about H Code’s comprehensive product suite of integrated marketing and media solutions, visit hcodemedia.com.

About H Code

Founded in 2015, H Code is the largest Hispanic digital media company in the U.S. The company was formed to better connect brands and advertisers with U.S. Hispanics online across all channels. It reaches this coveted audience at scale through digital and integrated campaigns that bring together targetable data, exclusive inventory, impactful creative, branded content, and more. Through H Code, brands can more effectively reach and influence Hispanics than with any other partner in the Hispanic market. Key clients include Disney Theatrical, Toyota, General Mills, Target, Walmart, Delta Air Lines, Chase, Kaiser Permanente, Clorox, Sprint, and USPS.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)
February 19, 2020

Primoprint today announced Xhenis Levack as CEO, succeeding her late husband and co-founder Marc Levack, who passed away unexpectedly in 2018. Under Ms. Levack’s leadership, the print and design company has exceeded 20 percent year-over-year growth annually, added 10 new employees, and purchased a new building for additional anticipated growth in 2020.

Xhenis (pronounced Janis) Levack immigrated to the United States as a teenager. After meeting in Detroit, she and Marc married and co-founded Primoprint in Michigan in 2006. They relocated the flourishing company to Charlotte in 2010 and later to Huntersville in 2016.

Today, Levack balances raising her children and leading the company she and Marc created. “When Marc passed away, so many people advised me to sell,” she recalls. Never one to back down from a challenge, Levack stepped up as the leader of the organization. “I’m a fighter – and I wanted to make sure things were done right,” she says. “I had two kids, my employees and all of their families depending on me. And it is a labor of love – Marc and I created this business together and our employees are like family.”

While Levack is proud of the company’s success, she is constantly strategizing how to re-invest the profits into the organization and her local community. She is particularly passionate about making sure families have enough to eat, a challenge she is familiar with from her personal experiences after the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. “Food is the basis of life. This is America,” she says. “It should be the simplest thing to have food on the table.”

As Primoprint plans to expand from its Huntersville office space into a building next door that Levack purchased in 2019, she is creating more ways to help feed her community. “I want to have an urban garden on our new property so that kids can come learn how to grow food for their families,” she says. For this immigrant-turned-CEO, the definition of success isn’t just achieving her American dream, but passing on that success to others.

To learn more about Primoprint, or to request an interview with Xhenis Levack, contact Hannah Kaminer at hannah@darbycommunications.com.

About Primoprint

Founded in 2006, Primoprint is a leader in the print and custom graphic design industry. Based in the greater Charlotte area, Primoprint prides itself on its passionate in-house design team, charismatic US-based customer service, and creation of innovative products. Primoprint prioritizes environmentally conscious printing, empowering women, and giving back to the local community. Learn more at http://www.primoprint.com/ or follow on social @PrimoprintUS.

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MIAMI (PRWEB)
February 22, 2020

White Wolf Capital LLC (“White Wolf”), a private investment firm focused on making control-investments in leading middle market companies, is pleased to announce a number of promotions and a new hire.

Team Promotions

Richard Leggio II has been promoted to Managing Director. Richard joined White Wolf in March 2018 as Vice President. Prior to joining White Wolf, Richard worked at Centerbridge Partners, J.P. Morgan and Cerberus Capital Management.

Andres Gutierrez has been promoted to Vice President. Andres joined White Wolf in January 2017 as an Associate. Prior to joining White Wolf, Andres worked at Houlihan Lokey and Deloitte & Touche.

Alon Debbi has been promoted to Senior Associate. Alon joined White Wolf in September 2015 as an Analyst. Prior to joining White Wolf, Alon served in the Israeli Defense Forces.

Elie Azar, Founder and CEO of White Wolf commented: “I am very pleased to announce the promotions of Richard, Andres and Alon. Each played an integral part in the firm’s expansion and development and I congratulate them on their achievements”. Azar continued, “Our remarkable growth over the last few years would not have been possible were it not for all the hard work and dedication of our valued portfolio company team members. Last but not least, I would also like to acknowledge and thank our investors for all their support and trust over the years”.

For further details about our team, please visit us at: http://www.whitewolfcapital.com/team.html.

New Team Member

White Wolf is also excited to announce a key new hire. Blake Conner will join the firm in March as Vice President. Among other things, Blake will be responsible for leading and executing private equity transactions, overseeing investments as well as assisting in various portfolio management activities.

Prior to joining White Wolf, Blake was a Vice President at RBC Capital Markets where he held both investment banking and leveraged finance positions. Prior to RBC Capital Markets, Blake was an investment banking analyst with Raymond James.

About White Wolf

White Wolf is a private investment firm that began operations in late 2011 and is focused on management buyouts, recapitalizations and investments in leading middle market companies. In general, White Wolf seeks both mezzanine and private equity investment opportunities in companies that are headquartered in North America with $10 million to $100 million in revenues and up to $10 million in EBITDA. Preferred industries include: manufacturing, business services, information technology, security, aerospace and defense. For further information, please visit: http://www.whitewolfcapital.com.

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TORONTO (PRWEB)
February 20, 2020

This newly created appointment strengthens CCI’s mission to uncover the potential of individuals through leadership presence training—and empower people to succeed within their organizations. Today, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are pivotal to positive, productive leadership and represent a touchpoint for organizations to reflect and reinforce their core brand strategies.

CCI President and Founder Diane Craig explained, “We’re in the business of ensuring human connections count. Respect, diversity and inclusivity are at the forefront of today’s workplace environment, not ‘nice-to-have,’ but critical ‘must-have,’ values.”

Although D&I are on many organizations’ agendas, we help senior leaders move from good intention to implementation. We develop strategies and programs to improve culture, enhance equity—and attract and retain a diverse talent pipeline.

Dr. Zinaty is an advocate of leadership and inclusion within organizations. Commenting on her appointment, Dr. Zinaty stated, “I have a passion for diversity and addressing the barriers people face in leadership. For over two decades, at the University of Toronto, I’ve held divergent senior executive and leadership roles. I understand how Diversity and Inclusion fuel innovation.”

Dr. Zinaty holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the joint program with the Rotman School of Business and the Henley School of Business. Her research focuses on business leadership, diversity, inclusion and the future of leadership.

To learn more about Diversity and Inclusion training and consulting, contact gzinaty@corporateclassinc.com

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John Mattone, Leadership & Executive Coach

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)
February 21, 2020

John Mattone, leading CEO and professional coach around the world, has been selected as the ‘World’s #1 Coaching Authority’ for the second consecutive year by Global Gurus.

As a best-selling author and globally-renowned coach, speaker, and educator, John Mattone will be honored for the second year in a row at the Annual Gala in May 2020 presented by Global Gurus in Bali.

As a reputable research organization, Global Gurus first honored Mattone in July 2019 at the Annual Gala in Toronto. While inclusion in the Global Gurus Top 30 Global Coaches is an honor in itself, being distinguished as the world’s best professional coach is a very special honor. This selection is based on professional accomplishments, contributions to the field of coaching, leadership, research, peer respect, and pioneering thought leadership.

Mattone is the creator of the unique, powerful, and game-changing Intelligent Leadership (IL) Executive Coaching philosophy and process. Since 2012, Mattone has used his proprietary coaching methodology with more than 50 global CEOs, top government leaders, and professional athletes to help them become stronger, more effective, and vibrant leaders in their professional and personal lives.

Mattone has served as the executive coach to the late Steve Jobs, as well as to the former, legendary CEO of PepsiCo, Roger Enrico.

Mattone and his company, John Mattone-Global, Inc., are the owners of numerous registered trademarks awarded (or, in the process of being awarded) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) including: John Mattone; John Mattone Intelligent Leadership Certified Executive Coach; Intelligent Leadership; Intelligent Leadership Certified Executive Coaching; Mattone Leadership Enneagram Inventory; Strategic-Tactical Leadership Index-360; The 5 Cultures of Culture Assessment (5CCA); Cultural Transformation Readiness Assessment-40 (CTRA-40); Assessment-Driven Individual Leadership Development Planning; Intelligent Leadership Development Strategies Resource Library; and, Intelligent Leadership Development Accelerators.

Mattone is also the creator of John Mattone University (JMU), which offers the unique & game-changing Intelligent Leadership (IL) Executive Coaching blueprint for success – accredited by the International Coach Federation.

Since 2017, Mattone has personally mentored over 450 global executive coaches from 52 countries in his proprietary IL philosophy, processes and tools. JMU also offers: 2.5 Day Intelligent Leadership Retreat; C-Level Aspire Elite Mastermind; The Intelligent Leader 4-Day Mastermind Immersion; and, a series of award-winning virtual and online leadership development programs. These programs include the 50 Laws of Intelligent Leadership Online Academy.

After 15 years working in the corporate workforce, Mattone re-launched his business in 2010 with a mission to help leaders, future leaders and organizations break through to become the best they can be.

The greatest testimony to Mattone’s core purpose, which made him realize his dream, is his many philanthropic endeavors, which include creating an endowed scholarship fund in his name at the University of Central Florida (UCF). UCF is where Mattone graduated in 1980 as first in his class with an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This led to the creation of ‘The John Mattone Leadership & Coaching Scholarship’ which is awarded annually to a deserving Master’s or Ph.D. student who shows great promise and potential in the field of coaching and leadership.

About John Mattone

John Mattone is a best-selling author, the world’s #1 authority on Intelligent Leadership and one of the world’s most in-demand CEO coaches & leadership speakers. In 2017 and 2018, the research organization, Globalgurus.org recognized John Mattone as one of the top three coaching authorities in the world alongside Tony Robbins and Marshall Goldsmith and, in 2019 and 2020, he was awarded the prestigious world’s #1 coaching authority ranking. John was also a finalist for the 2017 Thinkers50 Leadership Award recognizing the world’s top leadership authority and thinker.

John Mattone is the creator and master of the unique & game-changing Intelligent Leadership (IL) Executive Coaching blueprint for success – accredited by the International Coach Federation. Since 2017, John Mattone has personally coached and mentored over 450 global executive coaches from 52 countries in his proprietary IL philosophy, process and tools. John Mattone is the former executive coach to the late Steve Jobs and the former legendary CEO of PepsiCo, Roger Enrico.

John is the author of nine books, including four best-sellers: Talent Leadership, Intelligent Leadership, Cultural Transformations and The Intelligent Leader (October 2019: #1 Amazon Best-Selling New Release; #1 Best New Leadership Book of 2019 and 48th Best Leadership Book of All Time-Bookauthority.org).

Always wanting to help others and give back, John has created an annual scholarship, the John Mattone Endowed Graduate Scholarship Fund for Executive Coaching and Leadership at the University of Central Florida (UCF).

About Global Gurus

Global Gurus is a research organization. We make our revenue from our advertisers at our sites and not from a GURU or GURU candidate. Unlike other “Top Guru” or “Best…” lists out there, we do not sell our rankings nor do we give any ranking consideration to organizations who advertise. All Global Guru Sites choose remarkable leaders who make an impact, from people who took time to vote for them and who have been chosen and voted for by the people/public/our audience. They are NOT industry leaders, but people who support knowledge and personal / organisational development in their fields through speaking, training, books, and media.

For more information on our criteria for these thought leader lists, please see the “Global Guru Criteria”.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 21, 2020

From Santa Barbara to Montecito to Hope Ranch and everywhere in between, Bartron Real Estate Group defines luxury living. With strong community connections and comprehensive knowledge of the high-end market, our award-winning team knows Santa Barbara County and what makes it an incredible place to call home. We’ve helped our clients successfully buy and sell chic oceanfront villas, sprawling mountaintop ranches, wine country estates and so much more.

Visit Bartron Real Estate Group’s website at https://www.santabarbarahomes.com/

The Bartron Real Estate Group team includes Lorie F. Bartron, a 30-year real estate veteran ranked worldwide in the top ½ of 1% of all Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents; Elisa Bartron Hills, a Santa Barbara native and marketing guru whose detailed familiarity of her hometown makes her a valuable resource for our clients; Rachel Brown, a long-term resident of Santa Barbara possessing a keen attention to detail and penchant for personalized service; Beth Goodman, also a long-time Santa Barbara resident, with an entrepreneurial spirit and family heritage in real estate and architecture; and Christopher Smith, a project management expert leveraging his knack for building creative and strategic relationships to benefit our clients.

Collectively, Bartron Real Estate Group team members have spent decades honing their real estate skills. This wealth of industry expertise means we specialize in a wide range of properties for luxury buyers and sellers, including single-family homes, stylish downtown apartments, high-end estates, and exclusive, new-construction developments. And with each client, we craft a highly customized plan to ensure that together, we’ll accomplish your real estate goals. Known for our unparalleled negotiation skills and excellence in customer service, we create an easy and effective experience for our clients that puts your needs first, always.

About Haute Residence:

Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world’s most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.

The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.

HauteResidence.com has grown to be the number one news source for million-dollar listings, high-end residential developments, celebrity real estate, and more.

Access all of this information and more by visiting: http://www.hauteresidence.com

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LANGLEY, British Columbia (PRWEB)
February 21, 2020

BERMANFALK Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Ryan as the new Business Development Executive. In joining the sales team, Dan will assist with business development throughout North America and take direct sales responsibility for the Northeastern United States.

As the former CEO of Beachwood Custom, Dan has worked in all facets of the hospitality industry, including design, purchasing, and manufacturing.

“I’m excited to be a part of a company regarded as industry leaders,” said Dan Ryan. “My experiences over the years and connections in the industry will complement this team as we continue to grow.”

He will also be involved in upcoming events for BERMANFALK, including the Boutique Design Winter Forum from February 11 to 13, 2020, and the Hospitality Design Summit from February 26 to 28, 2020.

BERMANFALK has more than 40 staff members in Canada, China, and Vietnam, as well as representatives located across North America. Recent projects include work with the Hilton Bonnet Creek, Moxy NYC East Village, Conrad Washington DC, Fairmont Vancouver Airport, and Sheraton Waikiki.

“We are very pleased to have Dan join the BERMANFALK team,” said Gary Berman, president of BERMANFALK Hospitality Group. “Dan has years of experience in the casegoods business, and he has many long standing relationships with key stakeholders in the hospitality industry.”

About BERMANFALK

Since 2007, BERMANFALK has been delivering an unrivalled designer experience and meticulous casegoods and seating manufacturing to the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the international company has representatives and projects located throughout the United States and Canada. BERMANFALK’s expert manufacturing team offers many custom services to ensure designs come to life exactly as our clients envisioned.

For more information, visit http://www.bermanfalk.com.

Follow the company on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/bermanfalk and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bermanfalk.

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