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Business: Insurance

The Main Reasons Why Drivers Use Car Insurance Quotes Online Every Six Months And Review Their Insurance Options

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Drivers should compare car insurance quotes online periodically. Online quotes will help drivers find competitive rates”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has launched a new blog post that explains why drivers should get car insurance quotes every six months.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/drivers-get-car-insurance-quotes-every-six-months/

Checking prices online every 5-6 months might seem a bit too much. In fact, drivers are recommended to get quotes at least two times a year. This will ensure that the client still benefits of competitive offers.


  • Car insurance prices are also modified periodically. Policyholders should be aware that insurance rates change frequently. Car insurance providers change their rates many times throughout the year to take into consideration different risk factors. Premiums rates can fluctuate from month to month or even day to day. The prices may not fluctuate dramatically every day, but in 6-7 months you will notice a significant difference.

  • Value depreciation over time. Drivers should know that older vehicles are less valuable. They should not pay the same insurance rate for a car that has less value than what he agreed to pay on your original rate. The current insurer is less likely to adjust the rate, so getting online insurance quotes is a good idea that can help you get a better deal.

  • Important life updates that modify the rates. For example, becoming 25 years old removes the “high-risk driver” label associated with teens. Also, getting married or moving to a safer place will lower the rates. Retiring and not having to drive to work will also help drivers qualify for a low-mileage discount.


For more car insurance info, money-saving tips and free online quotes, please visit https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com 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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Business: Executives

The 20 Appoints Crystal McFerran as Chief Marketing Officer

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Crystal McFerran | CMO, The 20

“Crystal is exceptionally innovative and forward-thinking,” said Tim Conkle, CEO of The 20. “A proven leader and marketing visionary with passion for the brand, she has proven herself time and again as an alchemist for innovation-fueled growth. I’m enormously proud to announce her promotion to CMO.”


PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)

Leading MSP organization, The 20, proudly announces the promotion of Crystal McFerran to Chief Marketing Officer.

With more than 16 years of marketing and brand development experience, McFerran leads the company’s marketing team responsible for successful integration of modern marketing practices into multi-channel, digitally-driven demand creation, lead generation and sales enablement approaches. She joined The 20 in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Marketing, leading end-to-end integrated marketing strategy and execution, with a deep focus on digital marketing.

Prior to her time at The 20, McFerran served in key strategic marketing and brand communications roles, including as head of marketing at The 20’s sister companies, Roland Technology Group and Cytracom. She began her career with HP and has a Bachelor’s Degree, MBA, and Master’s Degree in International Business from the University of Texas at Dallas. Crystal is a member of the Forbes Communications Council and a 2019 CRN Women of the Channel honoree.

As CMO, McFerran will play a key strategic leadership role in helping achieve growth objectives for The 20. In addition to developing strategies for member acquisition and engagement, she will work to enhance The 20’s brand equity and further its reputation as an innovative, partner-centric MSP consortium, dedicated to growing MSPs through a proven sales model. Among her responsibilities, McFerran oversees The 20’s strategy for marketing across a wide array of traditional and digital channels.

“Crystal is exceptionally innovative and forward-thinking,” said Tim Conkle, CEO of The 20. “A proven leader and marketing visionary with great passion for the brand, she has proven herself time and again as an alchemist for innovation-fueled growth. I’m enormously proud to announce her promotion to Chief Marketing Officer.”

“I’m excited for the opportunity to accelerate The 20’s growth as we continue to pioneer a new category in the MSP space.” said McFerran. “Our ability to expand marketing’s impact within the company to drive revenue is vast, and it starts with a creative, passionate and collaborative team.”

About The 20

The 20 is an exclusive business development group for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) aimed at dominating and revolutionizing the IT industry with its standardized all-in-one approach. The 20’s robust RMM, PSA, and documentation platform ensures superior service for MSP clients utilizing their completely US-based Help Desk and Network Operations Center. Extending beyond cutting-edge tools and processes, The 20 touts a proven sales model, a community of industry leaders, and ultimate scalability. For more information, visit http://www.the20.com.

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Business: Insurance

Israel’s Compulsory Vehicle Insurance Pool selects InsFocus BI as its reporting and analytics system

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PETACH TIKVA, Israel, and TEL AVIV, Israel (PRWEB)

The Pool, the corporation that manages the Israel’s compulsory vehicle insurance pool and is jointly owned by all Israeli insurance companies has contracted with InsFocus for business intelligence solutions. The Pool was established to provide compulsory insurance for vehicle owners unable to obtain insurance coverage with commercial companies. The insurance risk of Pool policies is shared between all insurance companies writing compulsory vehicle insurance in proportion to their market share. As such the Pool faces unique challenges and needs a robust BI tool to analyze data.

The Pool insures close to 250,000 vehicles a year. Of those vehicles, over half are private, about 40% are motorcycles (the majority of motorcycles in Israel are insured with the Pool) and the rest are other vehicle types. The Pool services the public via a call center, eight branch offices spread throughout the country and its corporate website.

Eran Cohen, Pool CEO: “We decided to use the BI system to improve our ability to analyze data and gain organizational efficiencies. Our decision-making process primarily needs to be based on high quality, timely and reliable data. We believe InsFocus’ insurance-BI system will serve Pool’s management, be the basis for actuarial analysis, and support the claims and underwriting departments in their day to day work.”

InsFocus is a specialized BI software system for insurance companies based on an insurance data model that contains a comprehensive set of insurance measurements, KPI’s and ready-made reports. The system is used by many insurance companies in Israel and around the world. InsFocus is a private company owned by the Taiber family, one of the oldest families in the insurance industry in Israel.

Uri Taiber, InsFocus founder and CEO: “For over a decade, InsFocus has been delivering advanced data warehousing and business intelligence services to insurance companies in Israel and abroad based on its insurance data model combined with an insurance-dedicated BI software system. The company constantly improves its insurance model and software platform based on insurance clients’ feedback. Our aim is to maintain a technological edge and leverage it to be the preferred BI solution in the insurance community worldwide.”

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Business: Executives

CheckAlt Hires Ram Bajaj as Chief Information Officer

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

CheckAlt has hired Ram Bajaj to serve as the company’s Chief Information Officer and lead IT strategic visioning and business transformation for the entire organization from CheckAlt’s Los Angeles headquarters.

Bajaj, who has more than 25 years of industry experience as a technology executive in the financial services industry, is taking a holistic approach to enhancing existing and creating new IT business solutions at CheckAlt. His experience includes 17 years with AIG managing global technology teams to execute on roadmaps, technical architectures, and IT solutions he designed.

“I’m very pleased to have Ram join the CheckAlt family,” Shai Stern, Co-Chairman and CEO of CheckAlt, expressed. “Ram’s expertise in IT infrastructure, hardware, and software solutions for the finance industry, coupled with his ability to successfully manage both onshore and offshore development teams, makes him a huge asset to our organization and to the financial institutions and businesses we serve.”

Prior to joining CheckAlt, Bajaj served for three years as Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer for insurance software and consulting firm Perr&Knight. In his tenure with the firm, Bajaj created a technology roadmap, attained SOC 2 Type 2 data security compliance for certain products, led several cloud migrations, and significantly reduced defects and incidents with IT projects and overall technology operations.

At AIG, Bajaj worked his way up from Senior Programmer, a role that involved managing programmers and technical resources, to Vice President, Account Delivery Executive, a role requiring Bajaj to foster and maintain partnerships with C-level executives at AIG in creating and executing strategic plans including technological roadmaps to support business goals.

Bajaj got his start as a software developer for Manitoba Hydro, a large utility company for which he developed a web application that interfaced with digital meters to measure electricity consumption and assist customers in controlling costs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Manitoba and professional certifications in project management and AWS architecture.

To interview Ram Bajaj, please contact CheckAlt’s Managing Director of Communications Tiffany Rider at trider@checkalt.com. 

About CheckAlt  

In the past 10 years, CheckAlt has become the leading provider of check payment processing solutions for hundreds of financial institutions across the country. As both payment agnostic and demographic agnostic, CheckAlt is uniquely positioned for payments convergence. It has been our focus to process check payments while also eliminating paper from the system with robust electronic payment APIs. CheckAlt’s solutions include lockbox processing across a nationwide hub-and-spoke network of processing sites, consolidated item processing, integrated treasury solutions, and mobile capture services. CheckAlt is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Business: Insurance

Top Factors That Make Car Insurance Really Expensive

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“Car’s age, model and value will have a deep impact on your insurance rates”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains the main factors that cause car insurance rates to skyrocket.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/factors-that-can-make-car-insurance-expensive/

When determining rates, insurance companies thoroughly analyze the client’s vehicles. Besides engine performance and safety rating, there are other elements that will influence the costs. These are:


  • The exact type of car. Driving an expensive car like a sports car, muscle car, or a top of the line limousine will make its owner pay more expensive premiums. Insurance companies take a higher financial risk when they insure an expensive car and they try to limit the potential losses caused by a claim.

  • Car’s age. New cars are more expensive to insure, no matter what type they are. Usually, the value of a car can depreciate with up to 60% from the moment it leaves the dealership. Purchasing a slightly used car will help drivers get better rates.

  • Driving record. A clean driving record will help the driver get better rates. On the other hand, a driving record filled with unpaid speeding tickets, at-fault accidents, and even DUI accidents, will make rates really pricy, and in some cases, the insurance company can cancel coverage.

  • Distance from the workplace. Insurance companies ask drivers if they use the vehicle to reach their workplace and how far is the workplace from home. Expect to pay more if the workplace is far from home. Insurers consider that persons that work far from home, will spend plenty of time on the road while being tired, and thus the risk of causing an accident significantly increases.

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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Business: Executives

Momenta Partners Welcomes Leif Eriksen as Partner, Insights Team

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Leif Eriksen, Partner, Insights Team

“Momenta Partners has built one of the most widely recognized brands in the Digital Industry arena.”


BOSTON (PRWEB)

Momenta Partners, the leading global advisory, talent and ventures firm focused on Digital Industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leif Eriksen as Partner, leading their Insights team.

Leif Eriksen brings over 30 years of experience at the forefront of the use of digital technology by industrial companies. He has been at the center of every major digital technology inflection point since the 1990s. He is best known for having defined application areas such as Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) and Asset Performance Management (APM) when he was research director at AMR Research and Gartner, respectively. Leif is as comfortable on the plant floor discussing technology – where he began his career as a young engineer in 1984 – as he is in the corporate boardroom advising senior executives on strategy.

Leif’s career has been a balance between being a practitioner deploying digital technology, being an evangelist of leading-edge products in the mobile, wireless, and industrial software arenas and being an industry analyst. He has managed project teams, developed successful go-to-market strategies for both startups and established technology companies, and advised industry executives on the business impact of relevant technology trends. An accomplished communicator and speaker, Leif has educated audiences around the world on significant technology trends and their impact on business.

Leif has had the privilege of observing first-hand the impact of digital transformation on a wide variety of industries and companies including iconic industry leaders such as GE and Motorola. He has found that, for established enterprises, digital transformation involves major shifts in how decisions are made, and the necessary change is highly disruptive to the existing organizational structure. He is excited about joining Momenta because of its focus on helping leaders, such as Chief Digital Officers, in energy, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure enterprises navigate the rocky shoals of these disruptive forces.

“Momenta Partners has built one of the most widely recognized brands in the Digital Industry arena,” Leif says. “I’m excited to join them and look forward to working with the team to deliver actionable insights to Momenta’s customers and partners.”

Leif’s own digital journey began with a degree in engineering from the University of Toronto. He launched from there into the petrochemical industry where he became an expert in the areas of instrumentation (sensors), automation, and advanced process control. After 15 years traversing the globe with his young family – including stops in St. Croix, USVI and Indonesia – he settled in the Boston area to become an industry analyst. Over the next 20 years he wore many hats including independent consultant, business development director, and corporate strategist. He is now based in Ipswich, MA on Boston’s north shore.

“We are delighted to welcome Leif to lead our expanded Insights practice,” says Ken Forster, Executive Director of Momenta Partners. “We’ve been recognized for our thought-leadership in Digital Industry and are now expanding this with deep industry insights. This will complement our practitioner-led, industry-leading advisory, talent and ventures practices, as well as support our Chief Digital Officer focus.”

About Momenta Partners:

Momenta Partners are Digital Industry Growth Partners, with industry-leading Strategic Advisory, Executive Search, and Investment practices, accelerating the growth of companies in the industrial ecosystem globally since 2012. For more information, visit http://www.momenta.partners, join the @MomentaPartners conversation or contact info@momenta.partners.

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Business: Insurance

Car Insurance Agents Will Help Drivers Compare Insurance Costs And Select The Right Coverage

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“Car insurance agents represent a vital link between insurance companies and policyholders”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains the benefits of working with car insurance agents.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/car-insurance-agents-will-help-you-compare-insurance-costs/

Car insurance agents are salespersons who represent insurance companies. They analyze each potential client and help him customize a suitable coverage plan. An insurance agent can provide quotes and help the customer buy coverage. However, if clients prefer to check prices online, they should use http://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

A client must understand that there are two types of insurance agents:


  • Captive agents. Captive agents work for a single insurance company. They are familiar with all the practices, discounts and benefits that the company has to offer. Working with a knowledgeable person will help clients tailor a suitable coverage plan. They are aware of all available discounts and requirements. Establishing a professional relationship with a captive agent will ensure a better representation during claim handling. Professional agents will help you compare prices and get cheaper prices. Plus, the agent will notify the clients when they become eligible for discounts of a new offer is promoted. It is recommended to work with captive agents if a person wants a long-term relationship with a certain company.

  • Brokers, or independent agents. They work for multiple companies. They can have a better understanding of the entire local insurance market. When asked, they provide quotes for all companies represented, giving the customer multiple alternatives. Working with a broker is recommended for drivers with a “high-risk” label. They may have access to non-standard carriers and help drivers find suitable coverage. Some agents will help their favorite customers get access first to more affordable deals. Working with a high number of companies means that they are able to update clients with the latest market trends. Just like captive agents, they will also notify the client when it is time to ask for no-claim discounts or loyalty discounts.

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.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

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Business: Executives

MAPS (Medical Affairs Professional Society) partners with IFAPP Academy to collaborate in education for Medical Affairs professionals

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IFAPP Academy and MAPS sign partnership agreement

From left to right: Kirk Shepard, MAPS Director; Travis Hege, MAPS CEO; Gustavo Kesselring, IFAPP Past President & IFAPP Academy Vice President; and Danie du Plessis, MAPS EMEA President

“MAPS is excited to work with IFAPP Academy in the production and delivery of the highest quality competency-building offerings for our members and the Medical Affairs Community at large.” Travis Hege, MAPS CEO


AMSTERDAM (PRWEB)

MAPS and IFAPP Academy have signed a mutual agreement to facilitate the coordination and implementation of joint projects for the benefit of biomedical professionals in the development, testing, and monitoring of medicinal products. These undertakings will empower biomedical professionals to leverage their roles in the research, development, and commercialization activities conducted by the global biopharmaceutical industry. Initiatives will be developed to foster ethical conduct and the maintenance of professional autonomy to protect the safety and dignity of patients and research subjects.

“At the IFAPP Academy, we are enthused with the potential for this synergistic collaboration. This cooperative effort will allow biomedical professionals, serving in Medical Affairs related functions, better access to online, state of the art, competency-based education for professional development,” said Honorio Silva, MD, IFAPP Past President & IFAPP Academy Chief Executive Officer. “This opportunity could result in leveraged competence and improved performance in their functions for the benefit of patients, the sponsoring institutions, and society at large.”

MAPS and IFAPP Academy will cooperate in other areas of mutual interest, in particular, those concerning education and competency building in Medical Affairs. Soon both organizations will be able to work together on projects related to the capacitation of the various functions related to Medical Affairs within the biopharmaceutical and device industry and ensure that better medicines are available worldwide.

“This collaboration partners two global non-profit organizations with similar visions, experienced leadership, and proven track records of promoting excellence and fostering capability building for the Medical Affairs function. MAPS is excited to work with IFAPP Academy in the production and delivery of the highest quality competency-building offerings for our members and the Medical Affairs Community at large.” Travis Hege, MAPS CEO

About the Medical Affairs Professional Society

MAPS (https://www.medicalaffairs.org) is a global non-profit [501(c)(3)] organization of Medical Affairs professionals with nearly 2,000 individual members from over 160 life sciences companies, as well as those who provide valuable support to Medical Affairs organizations. Its mission is to advance the Medical Affairs profession and increase its impact across the life sciences industry by:

1. Promoting excellence across Medical Affairs functions

2. Developing guidelines to support industry standards and best practices

3. Fostering advocacy for the Medical Affairs position

4. Providing education and encouraging professional collaborations that support the practice of Medical Affairs

About IFAPP Academy

The International Federation of Associations of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Pharmaceutical Medicine (IFAPP) Academy (https://ifappacademy.org/) is a non-profit organization based in the USA and affiliated with IFAPP. The Academy is a unique partnership between academia, industry, and professional associations to foster competencies and improve performance in medical affairs and medicines development. The IFAPP Academy-Kings College London, Medical Affairs in Medicines Development, Certification Program was created to achieve this goal. The online program aims to provide the core cognitive competencies for effective performance in medicines development and medical affairs. The certification program is of particular value for those individuals already working in (or interested in joining) pharmaceuticals, academia, and regulatory agencies. Students completing the course receive a Certificate granted by King’s College London and IFAPP Academy, a Professional Certification issued by IFAPP and the IFAPP Academy, and the use of post-nominal letters (CMD) to attest certification.

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Business: Insurance

NFP Acquires The DeChristopher Group, Further Expanding Group Benefits Offerings in the Mid-Atlantic Market

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“We are excited to welcome Michael and The DeChristopher Group team to the NFP family,” said Foxman.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty (P&C), corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions, today announced that it has acquired The DeChristopher Group. The transaction closed effective Sept. 1, 2019.

The DeChristopher Group, a strategic employee benefits broker and consulting firm based in Vienna, VA, provides comprehensive benefits packages for small and mid-market employers. The firm’s outstanding track record of developing and delivering customized employee benefits helps organizations attract and retain top talent. Industry veteran Michael DeChristopher will join NFP as a vice president and report to Ethan Foxman, president of NFP’s Mid-Atlantic region.

“We are excited to welcome Michael and The DeChristopher Group team to the NFP family,” said Foxman. “For a quarter century, Michael and his team have provided their expertise to a range of organizations in the Mid-Atlantic. This acquisition is another example of our commitment to making strategic investments to expand our specialized benefits offerings and deliver even more value to our clients.”

“NFP’s core values and unwavering commitment to its employees and clients are a perfect fit for our team,” said DeChristopher. “We’re thrilled to access NFP’s resources, capabilities and talent, and introduce our clients to the benefits of added scale, depth and customization.”

About NFP

NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant providing customized property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions through its licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. NFP enables client success through the expertise of over 5,400 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 6th largest US-based privately owned broker, 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue and 7th best place to work in insurance (Business Insurance); 10th largest property and casualty agency (Insurance Journal); and 13th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review).

Visit NFP.com to discover how NFP empowers clients to meet their goals.

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Financial Poise™ Announces “Negotiating an M&A Deal,” a New Webinar Premiering December 10th at 1:00 PM CST through West LegalEdcenter™

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This webinar involves the panelists engaging in mini negotiations over a variety of deal terms that commonly are negotiated heavily.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Negotiating over terms of a buy/sell (i.e. an M&A) deal requires both knowledge of the law and of the “market.” This webinar involves the panelists engaging in mini negotiations over a variety of deal terms that commonly are negotiated heavily. Listen in as a buyer and seller haggle over representations, warranties, indemnification, hold-backs, and a host of other hotly negotiated contract provisions.

To learn more, click here.

The webinar will be available on-demand after its premiere. As with every Financial Poise Webinar, it will be an engaging and plain English conversation designed to entertain as it teaches.

About Financial Poise –

Financial Poise has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to investors, private business owners and executives, and their respective trusted advisors. Financial Poise content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise is a meritocracy; nobody can “buy” their way into the Financial Poise Faculty. Start learning today at https://www.financialpoise.com/

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