F&M Bank Corp. Reports First Quarter 2025 Earnings And Quarterly Dividend

April 29, 2025 3:37 PM

F&M Bank Corp. (the "Company" or "F&M"), (OTCQX:FMBM), the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank ("F&M Bank" or the "Bank") today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.Net income was $2.5 million or $0.70 per share for first quarter 2025, a 9% increase over net income of $2.3 million, or $0.64 per share reported for fourth quarter 2024.At March 31, 2025, the Company had total assets of $1.31 billion, total loans of $827.0...

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Finexio Expands Frictionless Card by Mail Solution, Driving 60%+ Virtual Card Acceptance

April 29, 2025 3:00 PM

Finexio, the leading provider of Accounts Payable (AP) Payments as a Service, today announced the expansion of its Card by Mail (CBM) solution-proven as an innovative, frictionless approach to converting long-tail suppliers from check to virtual card payments.Now marking the one-year anniversary since its launch to AP2P platforms, issuing banks, and bill payment providers, Card by Mail has exceeded expectations. The program has consistently...

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BHG Financial Donates $5,000 to Franklin County Flood Relief to Aid Disaster Relief in Kentucky

April 29, 2025 2:55 PM

BHG Financial, the leader in small business and unsecured personal loans and creator of one of the largest community bank networks in the country, announced today that it had donated $5,000 to the Franklin County Flood Relief Fund to help aid in the disaster relief in Kentucky.BHG Financial donated through banking partner Traditional Bank, which is matching all donation amounts up to a $15,000 corporate match at the end of the campaign. The...

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Vero Launches Major Platform Enhancements to Streamline Asset Finance

April 29, 2025 2:55 PM

Vero Technologies, the leading provider of digital infrastructure for floor plan lending, today announced a series of powerful product feature releases designed to deepen automation, improve data-driven decisioning, and enhance partner connectivity across the lending ecosystem.These new capabilities reflect Vero's mission to modernize high-velocity commercial lending through digital-first workflows and embedded risk management.Key Feature...

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CWG Markets Awarded "Best Online Trading Service Provider UK 2025" by Global Business & Finance Magazine

April 29, 2025 2:45 PM

CWG Markets, a leading financial services provider, has been honored with the prestigious title of Best Online Trading Service Provider UK 2025 by Global Business & Finance Magazine. This accolade underscores the company's dedication to delivering superior trading solutions, cutting-edge technology, and client-centric services in today's dynamic financial markets. Regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and a member of the London...

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Askeladden Capital Responds to Postponement of AstroNova's Annual Meeting

April 29, 2025 2:30 PM

Askeladden Capital Management LLCTo fellow shareholders of AstroNova:I write to you as the founder and portfolio manager of Askeladden Capital (collectively, "we,"), which owns ~9.1% of AstroNova on behalf of clients. Earlier today, we filed our preliminary proxy statement, which sets out why fundamental change is needed at this company and the qualifications of our nominees to address these challenges.Yesterday, in a brief SEC filing, AstroNova...

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Ektico Unveils Major Expansion of Global Payment Solutions to Empower International Commerce

April 29, 2025 1:45 PM

Ektico, a leading innovator in business financial technology, has announced a significant expansion of its global payment capabilities, reinforcing its mission to empower businesses to operate seamlessly across international borders-wherever they are, however they operate, and however they choose. This strategic growth positions Ektico to better serve businesses of all sizes by offering more powerful tools and solutions for simplifying commerce...

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Noted Financial Advisor and Television Commentator Tracy Byrnes Joins Lebenthal Global Advisors as Vice President, Women and Investing

April 29, 2025 1:30 PM

Lebenthal Global Advisors, a full-service registered investment advisor with an emphasis on financial and retirement planning, today announced that Tracy Byrnes, the well-known financial commentator and financial advisor, has joined the company as Vice President, Women and Investing.Byrnes, who most recently was a financial advisor at UBS, will lead Lebenthal's outreach to women investors and build the company's high-net-worth practice."Tracy...

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Aflac: What to Do if a Term Life Insurance Policy is About to Expire

April 29, 2025 1:00 PM

Term life insurance offers significant coverage for competitive rates, making it a cost-effective policy type. However, the tradeoff is that it doesn't last forever. This causes many policyholders to wonder what happens when term life insurance expires. Coverage will end if one does nothing, but policyholders can continue their current policy or get a new one to keep coverage if needed. This article explores an individual's coverage options for...

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Optima Tax Relief Wins Three Gold(R) Stevie Awards for Excellence in Customer Service

April 29, 2025 12:15 PM

Optima Tax Relief, the nation's leading tax resolution firm, has been honored with three Gold Stevie® Awards in the 19th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company earned top recognition in the following categories: Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year in Financial Services, Customer Service Department of the Year in Financial Services, and Best Use of Technology in Customer Service in Financial Services. This marks...

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Chesapeake Financial Shares Reports First Quarter Financials and Declares Dividend

April 29, 2025 12:00 PM

On behalf of Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc. (parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management), Jeffrey M. Szyperski, Chairman of the Board and CEO, reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a net loss of $4,450,120. The reported earnings per share were $(0.942) fully diluted as compared to $0.583 for the first quarter of 2024. Total assets ended the quarter at $1,607,182,875, a 5.4% increase...

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Family Office List Announces Strategic Rebrand to Family Office Access

April 29, 2025 12:00 PM

Family Office List, a trusted leader in Family Office connectivity since 2001, today announced its official rebrand to Family Office Access. The new name reflects the platform's expanded capabilities, enhanced data-driven insights, and a deepened commitment to fostering meaningful connections within the Family Office community.Founded in 2001 by a hedge fund manager seeking to improve Family Office outreach, Family Office List initially...

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Start. Finish. And Make the Middle Matter. With Hoda Kotb

April 29, 2025 11:45 AM

As the former co-anchor of NBC News' Today, Hoda Kotb became a staple in American homes, bringing her warmth, wit, and relatability to viewers daily for 17 years. Hoda's impressive career earned numerous prestigious accolades, including Emmy Awards, and a Peabody Award, a reflection of her journalistic excellence and impact.Hoda's powerful storytelling extends beyond television, with bestselling books that explore overcoming adversity and...

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Zoe Secures $30 Million Series B Funding to Power the Future of Wealth Management

April 29, 2025 11:30 AM

Zoe, the digital end-to-end wealth platform transforming how registered investment advisors (RIAs) and investors connect, has closed a $29.6 million Series B financing round led by Sageview Capital, bringing its total funding to $45 million.The funding will fuel Zoe's mission to enhance the wealth management experience by solving two of the industry's most persistent challenges: helping RIAs drive consistent organic growth and enabling them to...

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Ballast Rock Launches the Ballast Rock Real Estate Private Credit Fund

April 29, 2025 11:00 AM

Ballast Rock, the diversified investment management firm, announced today that it has launched the Ballast Rock Real Estate Private Credit Fund, which seeks to lend to small to medium-scale real estate and solar projects on a senior-secured basis, managed by preferred developers.Investments in the fund, which targets raising a maximum of $50 million, will focus on senior-secured debt instruments with the potential for some equity upside."Ballast...

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Tom and Tricia's Tips for Prioritizing Your Health

April 29, 2025 10:40 AM

This time of year often comes with to-do lists that seem like they are a mile long, with items like spring cleaning, gardening, planning for graduations, and prepping for the summer often at the top. But what about your wellness screenings - have you completed those yet?If not, you're not alone. In fact, 9 in 10 Americans admitted to putting off health checkups that could help save their lives, according to the 2025 Aflac Wellness Matters...

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Valsoft Enters the Association Management Portfolio with the Acquisitions of Unionware and Membertrak

April 29, 2025 10:18 AM

Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, today announced the acquisition of UnionWare and MemberTrak, two North American leaders in the union software industry."UnionWare and MemberTrak have established themselves as trusted names in the union software space, each with strong client loyalty and deep domain expertise," said Costa Tagalakis,...

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Michael S. Schwartz, CFP(R), AEP(R) Receives Forbes' Best-in-State Wealth Advisors Awards 2025 Recognition

April 29, 2025 10:00 AM

Magnus Financial Group LLC, a registered investment advisory (RIA) firm, is pleased to announce that its CEO & President, Michael S. Schwartz, CFP®, AEP®, has been recognized by Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Awards 2025 for the seventh consecutive year."I'm honored to be recognized by Forbes and included in their 2025 ranking of Top Wealth Advisors," said Michael S. Schwartz, CFP®, AEP®, CEO of Magnus Financial Group. "This recognition...

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Roberts & Ryan Earns Prestigious VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer Award for 2025

April 29, 2025 10:00 AM

Roberts & Ryan, Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned broker-dealer, is honored to receive the 2025 VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer Award - one of the program's highest distinctions. This award celebrates the firm's strong and ongoing dedication to hiring, developing, and supporting veterans, military spouses, and members of the National Guard and Reserves.The VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer distinction is reserved for organizations that demonstrate...

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Fair Housing Month: Tips to Improve Your Credit Score for Homebuying

April 29, 2025 9:30 AM

Banks use several factors to determine how to approve someone for a mortgage loan, including credit score and debt-to-income ratio. KeyBank's 2025 Financial Mobility Survey found that many believe owning a home is not an attainable goal for themselves nor the average American. Survey respondents also said financial education can help them be more confident in the home-buying process.Here are some tips that can help you improve your credit...

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