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RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)
October 28, 2019

The Converged Security Solutions (CSS) board of directors is excited to announce the addition of Michael Santelli as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Mike has extensive experience as a strategic advisor and C-Level executive of private equity backed companies in the government contracting sector. Most recently, Mike served as the EVP and Chief Financial Officer at System High Corporation, a leading provider and integrator of global protection, counterintelligence, and security engineering services. Prior to this, Mike was President and CEO of OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation, a provider of integrated security and investigations solutions in partnership with the intelligence community. Mike’s achievements at OMNIPLEX included substantial revenue growth and margin expansion, business and cultural transformation, and business monetization. Mike also spent 12 years with USIS, a $650M Security Solutions company serving intelligence, defense, and fed/civil markets.

“I am thrilled to join an outstanding team of professionals as Converged Security Solutions continues its growth through the delivery of leading cyber and physical security solutions,” said Santelli. “The growth of the business has been truly impressive, and we will continue to sharpen our strategy and rely on the unique competencies of our people and technology.”

Mike brings over 25 years of transformational business leadership, operations experience, financial acumen, and a passion for problem solving in running and building businesses and delivering value for all stakeholders. Over his career, he has successfully formulated and implemented operational and financial strategies while creating mission-orientated cultures of high customer service. By building high-performing teams and employing a service-first leadership philosophy, Mike has driven quality-focused, profitable growth in business services companies. Mike earned his MBA at Carnegie Mellon University and his BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University.

“When we interviewed and met Mike, we saw the energy, know-how, passion, and requisite capabilities for managing the continued outsized growth of the company. He has a proven track record of building strong management teams through clear direction and focused business development. We are delighted he has joined our company and look forward to his leadership of CSS,” said John Regazzi, Executive Chairman of Converged Security Solutions.

About Converged Security Solutions

Headquartered in Reston, VA, private equity owned Converged Security Solutions (CSS) was established in September 2018 through the merger of Evolver and eVigilant, two prominent, complementary security companies. CSS provides cybersecurity and infrastructure technology services, alongside physical security and transportation system design and installation, positioning the firm at the forefront of the emerging end-to-end security solutions market.

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Winners of the 2019 Fall Create Real Impact Contest have been announced.

We continue to support this important initiative because it saves lives.

SAN MATEO, Calif. (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Driving safely shouldn’t be scary. This Halloween, messages to prevent distracted driving are paying off for students across the country, in the 2019 Fall Create Real Impact contest from Impact Teen Drivers and California Casualty. A total of $12,000 is being awarded for artistic efforts to educate others about the dangers of distractions behind the wheel. The awards were announced in conjunction with National Teen Driver Safety Week, a reminder to all, especially young drivers, to keep hands on the wheel, eyes on the road and the mind focused on the drive.

The following students were chosen for $1,500 grand prize educational grants:

• Brad Kendrick, Logan, UT, in the video category for “Drive Safe Mate!”
• Everen Graves, San Diego, CA, in the music category for the song “For You and I”
• Lilly Millard, Hockessin, DE, in the writing category for the prose “A Great Multitasker”
• Kendal Johnson, Cumberland, MD, in the art category for the poster “The Get Settled Campaign”

The schools with the most entries were Village Academy High School in Pomona, California; Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington, DE; and Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami, FL. Each school is being awarded $1,000.

Five hundred dollar awards for the most online votes are going to: Montana Schrader, Allendale, MI, for the poem, “No Worries;” Yoosung Jung, Yorba Linda, CA, for the video, “Alternative Reality;” Helen Dang, Pomona, CA, for the poster, “Distractions Are Deadly;” and Katie Panyanouvong, Fremont, CA, for the song, “At the Stoplight,” written about a friend who died from a reckless driver.

The Create Real Impact Contest challenges students ages 14-22 to make a difference in the battle to stop unnecessary crashes, the number one killer of teens in the United States. Students across the nation entered creative works showcasing solutions to reckless and distracted driving at http://www.createrealimpact.com.

The equation is simple: teen drivers are more likely to be involved in a deadly crash caused by texting, interacting with passengers or just not paying attention behind the wheel, but they are the best messengers to their peers about the dangers of inattentive driving.

The Create Real Impact contest was initiated in 2009 as a proactive solution to the deadly epidemic of inattentive driving by teens. Research shows distraction is a key factor in almost 60 percent of crashes involving drivers ages 16 to 19. Empowering messages convincing other teens to adopt safer driving attitudes and avoid the tragic result of bad choices behind the wheel can save lives.

“I have confidence teens can change the culture of driving to one that is distraction-free – much like earlier generations did with seat belts,” said Kelly Browning, Ph.D., Executive Director, Impact Teen Drivers. “The Create Real Impact Contest provides an opportunity for teens to lead the conversation by getting involved and stopping the number one killer of people their age.”

“We continue to support this important initiative because it saves lives,” said California Casualty Chairman of the Board, Beau Brown, who is also a member of the Impact Teen Drivers Board of Directors.

The winning entries can be viewed at http://www.createrealimpact.com.

Impact Teen Drivers has reached more than two million teens since 2007 and the Create Real Impact contest began in 2009. California Casualty is a founding partner of the nonprofit and continues to provide support for the contest. California Casualty representatives will help present checks to the winning schools and awardees.

Students can get started now for the 2020 Spring Create Real Impact Contest, which will begin in January. For more information on how to get schools and students involved, please contact info@impactteendrivers.org.

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with Service Centers in Arizona, Colorado and Kansas, California Casualty provides auto and home insurance to educators, firefighters, law enforcement and nurses across the country. Founded in 1914, California Casualty has been led by four generations of the Brown family. To learn more about California Casualty, or to request an auto insurance quote, please visit http://www.calcas.com or call 1.800.800.9410.

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Noelle is an invaluable member of the Frasco family and her industry experience allows her to provide exceptional knowledge to the PBSA organization.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
October 29, 2019

Frasco® Profiles, a global provider of enterprise-level employment screening, is pleased to announce that Noelle Harling, Vice President, has been elected to serve on the Professional Background Screening Association’s (PBSA) Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 term.

PBSA, formerly known as the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), was founded as a non-profit trade association in 2003. The name change reflects the PBSA’s transformation into a global association, with councils in the United States, APAC, Canada and Europe. PBSA currently represents nearly 900 member companies and is recognized as the leading resource for professionals in the background screening industry.

An active member since the inception of the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA), Ms. Harling was the first ever Chair of the Ethics & Accreditation Committee and was responsible for leading the committee in drafting the association’s Code of Ethics, as well as the Standard for the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program. Ms. Harling has also previously served on the PBSA Board of Directors and is a former Chair of the Background Screening Credentialing Council, a thirteen member governance committee that oversees the accrediting of background companies nationwide. Ms. Harling is also the first recipient of the PBSA Distinguished Service Award and was presented this award based on her overall service to PBSA and the consumer reporting industry as a whole.

“I am honored to serve the PBSA as a member of the Board of Directors during this exciting transition to a truly global association. We have an amazing Board of talented and dedicated professionals, and I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and contributing to what is going to be a milestone year for the background screening industry,” said Noelle Harling, Vice President, Frasco, Inc.

“We are all very proud of Noelle’s accomplishments since joining the company in 1992,” said John Simmers, CEO of Frasco, Inc. “Noelle is an invaluable member of the Frasco family and her industry experience allows her to provide exceptional knowledge to the PBSA organization.”

About PBSA

The Professional Background Screening Association is the trusted global authority for the screening profession. In pursuit of their mission to advance excellence in the screening profession, PBSA promotes and advocates for ethical business practices and fosters awareness of privacy rights and consumer protection issues. PBSA provides relevant programs and training aimed at empowering members to better serve clients and maintain standards of excellence in the background screening industry and presents a unified voice in the development of national, state, and local regulations. Visit http://www.thepbsa.org to learn more about the association.

About Frasco® Profiles

Frasco® Profiles is a full-service Consumer Reporting Agency providing mid market and enterprise-level employment background checks, occupational health screening, international screening, and electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify services. Founded in 1964, Frasco has been delivering actionable operational intelligence to employers for over fifty years. Offering everything from basic criminal background checks to comprehensive executive-level due diligence investigations, Frasco® Profiles empowers employers to Decide Without Doubt™. Frasco® Profiles is a founding member of the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA) as well as a member of Concerned CRAs, an organization dedicated to maintaining the highest level of ethical standards in the consumer reporting industry. Located in Los Angeles, California, Frasco maintains six U.S.-based operational centers and serves over 3,000 clients annually, providing data from over one hundred countries. Frasco maintains SOC II Type 2 – certified security measures and provides robust online compliance tools to help employers easily navigate complex consumer reporting laws. A core values-focused company, Frasco operates under the guiding principles of gratitude, respect for all, genuine value, and uncompromising integrity. For more information on Frasco® Profiles products and services, visit http://www.frascoprofiles.com.

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“Saving money on car insurance is not impossible. Graduating a defensive driving course and bundling multiple policies can help you obtain affordable premiums”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents several methods that can help drivers pay cheaper car insurance.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/6-amazing-ways-that-will-help-you-pay-lower-car-insurance-rates/

For many drivers, the costs for maintaining a vehicle and paying for insurance can be quite high, especially for those who are struggling to pay for other household necessities. The price of car insurance is determined after multiple factors have been analyzed. Many of these factors are beyond the driver’s control, but some can be changed in order to help the driver pay lower insurance rates.

To save money on car insurance, drivers should follow the next tips:

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  Keep a good credit score. Drivers with a good credit score will always pay lower insurance rates. Drivers with poor credit scores can take some measures in order to improve it. All they have to do is to pay their bills on time and maintain a low credit card debt.
• Raise the deductible. Policyholders that have full coverage can save money by simply raising the deductible. Insurers consider that drivers that have higher deductibles are less likely to file a claim. The higher the deductible is, the greater are the car insurance savings.
• Drive a cheaper vehicle. Drivers that are looking to purchase a new vehicle, should consider choosing a car that can satisfy their needs and is affordable. Sedans or other types of small cars are ideal for those searching to save money on insurance. Also, drivers that plan on buying a hybrid or electric vehicle should check the various discounts provided by insurers for owning an eco-friendly vehicle.
• Be a good driver. Everybody knows that insurers are offering discounts to drivers that manage to keep clean driving records for a certain number of years. A clean driving record should have no accidents, traffic tickets, DUI incidents, or other violations related to a driver’s license.
• Join a defensive driving course. Drivers that manage to graduate a defensive driving course will obtain a discount that is between 5% to 20% of their insurance premiums. Attendants of these courses will learn about the new updates on the local driving laws, how to remain safe on the road, and new driving techniques.
• Bundle policies. An easy method used to save money on insurance is to bundle multiple policies. Insurers will offer generous discounts to drivers that bundle at least two policies. The more policies are bundled, the larger is the provided discount. Depending on the insurance company, drivers can get car insurance, homeowners’ insurance, renters’ insurance, motorcycle insurance, life insurance, and even boat insurance all covered under one policy

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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“Upgrading your vehicle with the latest safety advancements and technologies, will help you not only to save money on car insurance, but it will help you have a safe car for your family”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents several important safety features that can help drivers pay cheaper car insurance premiums.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/the-most-important-safety-features-that-can-help-you-save-money-on-car-insurance/

Safety features that are installed in the vehicles can help drivers save money on insurance. Safety features can protect the driver and the passengers in the event of a collision and some features can even prevent accidents. From these reasons, insurance companies will pay medical bills for fewer accident injuries. To encourage drivers to purchase safer vehicles, insurance companies are offering discounts for the safety features installed in the vehicles. However, not all insurance companies are offering discounts for safety features.

The most important safety features are the following:

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  Airbags. Drivers can get a greater discount if they have a vehicle that has a side curtain and front airbags. Drivers are less likely to experience severe injuries if they have airbags in their cars. As a result, insurance companies will have to pay less out on PIP claims and medical payments claims.
• Anti-lock brake systems. In the states of New York, New Jersey, and Florida car insurance providers are obliged by the law to give discounts to policyholders who own vehicles with ABS systems. ABS systems can help drivers save money on collision coverage, medical payments, PIP insurance, and liability insurance.
• Electronic stability control. Some carriers are offering discounts to policyholders who own vehicles equipped with ESC. Electronic stability control will help drivers control their vehicles on icy or wet roads.
• Seat belts. Discounts for seatbelts are quite new in the insurance industry. Some insurers will offer a 15% discount off medical payment coverage and PIP insurance premiums just for having seatbelts installed in a vehicle.
• Daytime running lights. This safety feature is present on most modern vehicles and will help drivers have better visibility during the day. In most cases, drivers will get a 5% discount off their liability coverage, medical payment coverage, collision coverage, and PIP premiums.
• Crash resistant door. Drivers who own vehicles that have doors that feature the latest crash resistance technology, that has safer crumpling on impact, are eligible for a 5% discount.
• Anti-theft devices. While these systems don’t protect a driver while driving, they will protect a parked vehicle. Insurers will offer discounts that can be as large as 30% for drivers who have advanced anti-theft devices in their vehicles, like ignition kill switches.
• Lane departure systems. Modern vehicles are equipped with lane departure warning systems or advanced systems that can push a vehicle back to its lane. These systems can prevent drowsy driving and distracted driving. The discount can vary a lot depending on the insurance company and on what type of system is installed in the vehicle.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Innovest Systems, LLC

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
October 29, 2019

Innovest Systems announced today that it has launched its Participant Payment Portal, a web portal developed for participants in defined benefit retirement plans. The portal allows plan participants to view payment information and make updates to their personal information. The Participant Portal is already live and currently in use.

The Participant Payment Portal was developed in response to client requests for direct access for defined benefit plan participants. The portal leverages Innovest’s existing secure InnoVue3.0 infrastructure which allows for client branding, end-user self-registration and client configurability in terms of which components are displayed to end-users. The portal leverages responsive design and can be accessed through any type of device.

“We are proud to have been able to launch our Participant Payment Portal in under a year. Our existing infrastructure makes the rollout of new products and features much simpler than most other platforms. The team did an excellent job and we’re getting great feedback from current and prospective clients,” said Joanne Smith, chief operating officer of Innovest Systems.

The Participant Payment Portal allows users to view current, year to date and historical payment information, access plan documents and tax forms, view tax withholding status, update address information, update distribution destination details and split distributions to multiple destinations as applicable. The Participant Payment Portal went live in September 2019.

ABOUT INNOVEST SYSTEMS

Innovest Systems, LLC is a leading provider of financial technology solutions delivered to forward-thinking trust, wealth management, and retirement professionals. Innovest’s solutions empower its clients to acquire new customers, invest assets effectively, manage trust and investment portfolios efficiently, and flexibly report results to customers. Innovest has over $600 billion in assets under administration on its trust and wealth management platform servicing over three hundred global financial institutions.

The Innovest Trust & Wealth Management Solution provides a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based principal and income accounting, investment management and reporting system for institutions that need to control, account for and report on assets held in trust, wealth and retirement accounts. The Trust & Wealth Management Solution is comprised of the InnoTrust and InnoVue offerings from Innovest. InnoTrust is browser-based and is the core application deployed by Innovest to support the accounting and reporting needs of banks, trust companies, wealth management firms, retirement plan administrators and custodians. InnoTrust is also webservices/API enabled to more readily integrate with internal programs and third-party applications. InnoVue is browser-based and provides access for end clients to view account information anytime, anywhere.

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“We won’t cut corners to grow.”

SOUTH BEND, Ind., and BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (PRWEB)
October 29, 2019

Stay Metrics, the leading provider of driver retention tools for motor carriers, announces a new case study on PS Logistics (PSL). The latest addition to the company’s ongoing Success Metrics series shares the story of how one of the nation’s largest flatbed carriers has sustained rapid growth over the last 15 years by maintaining a complete commitment to drivers. You can read the full case study on the Stay Metrics website.

PSL and its partner carriers operate a combined fleet of 3,200 trucks. The company uses the Stay Metrics Drive for Gold Rewards Program to recognize drivers for performance, for compliments, for clean inspections and many other professional achievements.

The privately branded rewards program keeps drivers engaged by earning points from various recognition categories. As points accumulate, drivers redeem them for tens of thousands of items or travel options through the fleet’s Drive for Gold online portal.

Stay Metrics also administers driver onboarding surveys for PSL. The surveys check-in with new driver hires during critical periods of early employment to gauge their attitudes and expectations and to determine if their expectations match the realities of the job.

PSL receives immediate alerts if any responses indicate that a driver has an elevated risk of leaving. With these insights, PSL managers have been able to successfully intervene with high-risk drivers to prevent turnover.

“PS Logistics has been a quiet leader in the open deck sector over the years and consistently outperforms its peers in driver retention. I believe this success is a result of the company’s culture shining through and reflects its commitment to investing in retention tools, like what we do, to help improve the lives of drivers,” said Tim Hindes, Co-Founder and CEO of Stay Metrics.

The case study also examines the strategies PSL uses to excel among its peers in the trucking industry, such as giving drivers a choice in loads and using a percentage pay model. Both strategies reflect the company’s core commitment to fairness.

“We won’t cut corners to grow,” stated Scott Smith, Chief Executive of PSL based in Birmingham, Ala.

The full Success Metrics case study on PSL is available to anyone at no cost on the Stay Metrics website. Carriers that have been featured in past case studies include Load One, Liquid Trucking, Brady Trucking, and Ag Transport.

About Stay Metrics

Stay Metrics is a retention strategy firm. We’re passionate about partnering with transportation companies to help them increase driver retention and commitment. Our Stay Ahead™ platform amplifies your driver feedback. It encompasses our suite of driver lifecycle surveys and the Stay Metrics Reportal; which includes intervention opportunities, customizable reporting tools, and comparative industry data. In addition, our Driver Rewards platform gives carriers a custom-branded tool to sustain a driver-centric culture based on ongoing appreciation and engagement. The Stay Metrics’ team provides ongoing advice, insights, best-practice ideas, and industry-based research that supports our clients’ ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

Stay Ahead of driver turnover. Stay Ahead of your competition. Stay Ahead with Stay Metrics.

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Fall edition of the Register

Our recent issue reflects the diversity of contributors with articles that help consultants through their daily routine of practice. Additionally the publication presents Association news and member benefits…Editor-in-Chief, Wendy Kennedy, IARFC Team

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (PRWEB)
October 30, 2019

Bryan S. Slovan, MRFC® is the Register profile – which reviews his company Stuart Financial Group and how he is Still There for the Client When They Need Him. According to Bryan, his trademarked Stuart Retirement Review® is their process designed to help clients achieve simplicity and confidence during their retirement years and is focused around five key areas of their current financial life. Bryan views his recently obtained Master Registered Financial Consultant (MRFC®) credential offered by the IARFC as a commitment to furthering his financial education.

Jaime Bosse, RFC® connects with readers as she promotes her financial concepts on teaching kids how to grow into financially responsible adults. With four kids under the age of six, she outlines financial topics that can be taught to kids at different ages – the goal being to make kids financially savvy and help them navigate the “real world” of finances without a ton of help from their parents.

Jorge Villar weighs in on powering your business growth through seminar marketing. With the statistics in mind that Less Than a Third of American 65 and Older Receive Financial Planning Assistance, he feels consultants are missing out on a huge opportunity. The IARFC will be working with his company LeadingResponse in the near future to bring industry specific topic podcasts to the membership.

Internationally, the Register features recent graduates of IARFC events and educational programs held in Hong Kong, Macau and the Philippines. Graduates who meet the requirement criteria are eligible for the Registered Financial Consultant (RFC®) designation.

From the Trustee Chair and CEO, H. Stephen Bailey, MRFC®, a plan for future change is detailed in From the Chairman’s Desk. He outlines plans for a regional structure to build membership and coordinate participation. “It’s not a new concept,” confirms Bailey, “I have seen it work in many non-profit organizations. Building relationships at the regional level fosters loyalty.”

Coming up in November and December, the Register explains the Member-Refer-A Member Drive. Incentives are detailed on how current members can help the Association by referring qualified consultant prospects while putting money in their own pocket.

Balancing out the Fall Edition are feature stories and columns by contributors who are published frequently and opportunities to become Corporate Sponsors for the IARFC National Financial Plan Competition.

To access the Register, visit the IARFC website. Those interested in teaching others about their practice and being published can reach out to Wendy Kennedy at wendy@iarfc.org, Editor-in-Chief. There are opportunities open for 2020 editions.

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