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By Chris Balzer Welcome 202won!  Last year was certainly a unique one.  Once driving to the bank with my son, he said, Dad, I remember when you couldn’t wear masks and hats while entering the bank.  Even with such a unique year, a recent survey of 531 US adults showed...

By Maurice Stouse Branch Manager and Financial Advisor Each new year brings resolutions, new goals, new plans as well as the review of existing plans. Short term, many of you might want to look to where you want to be in six months but equally important is to plan for where...

Have you ever felt like you’re so busy in the day to day operations of your company that you don’t have time to focus on the online marketing and branding that running a business in 2021 requires? Trying to keep your head above water long enough to take a...

By Victoria Ostrosky Bill loved Christmas. He loved the decorations and the gift-giving. He especially loved to see the surprise and joy on his son’s face on Christmas morning. Now that Kyle was a teenager, Christmas gifts and their wonder had lost a bit of their excitement, and he wanted...

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 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...

By Paul Vizard 30A TV now broadcasts 11 channels of programming, from 30atv to “Sidewalks” celebrity interviews, to Real Estate, Outdoors, and Business Network television. These channels have been available via add-on devices such as Fire TV, Roku, and Apple. Recently, new contenders hit the shelves, with familiar name brands such...

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...