“It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been in the driver’s seat for nearly 17 years,” said Mike Ragsdale, Founder of The 30A Company. “I’ve taken the brand as far as I’m personally capable, and I couldn’t be more excited to now work under Gary’s new leadership.”
Ragsdale will now serve...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
A review of the long-term return of stocks versus U.S. Treasuries reveals that a small number of stocks have outperformed US Treasuries and inflation going back all the way to 1926. That result can leave an investor wondering if stocks make sense...
By Jamie Zimchek
Gulf Coast Shutter and the Overhead Door Company of Northwest Florida (both Dillard companies) together are such a well-known entity, you’d be forgiven for thinking they’ve been around forever. But it was in 2011, when Wayne Bernheisel acquired Gulf Coast Shutter (founded in 2001) that this local...
By Jack Libby
Question: Why should I work with a mortgage broker instead of my hometown bank?
Answer: There are two ways to get a mortgage — wholesale or retail. Retail lending is when you walk into a bank branch or go online, and they help you get a mortgage. In the wholesale channel,...
By Chris Balzer
Summer is officially here and so are our visiting guests. Beaches are getting crowded, restaurant lines are getting longer and traffic can be a challenge most days. This is a good time to think about creating your own outdoor escape. When it comes to increasing comfort,...
Jack Libby is a local Santa Rosa Beach resident and mortgage broker. When asked why Jack became a mortgage broker he said: “When I purchased my first home with a VA loan, it was a nerve-racking experience dealing with the paperwork and redundancies from my mortgage lender. I feel...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making headlines around the world, and here in South Walton it’s transforming the way many businesses operate.
AI-generated content is appearing in customer service responses, online chats, emails, blogs, social media posts and countless places you wouldn’t expect. In fact, chatbots like ChatGPT are producing such...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
Innovations and industrial revolutions might bring a lot of opportunities for the economy and the people of the world. Today, investors can’t go a day without hearing the latest news on artificial intelligence, or AI. Many might be wondering if they need to...
By Bill Mason
In today’s fast-paced work environment, productivity is of utmost importance. We all want to perform at our best and achieve our goals. Fortunately, there is a simple yet powerful way to improve work performance – gratitude.
Expressing gratitude involves showing appreciation for the good things in life, including...
