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CFD Companies Focuses on Building Community with Financial Professionals in 2025

KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CFD Companies, home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA, announced key community building initiatives for 2025. Though the firm has experienced significant growth, it remains committed to fostering a family-like community that is the foundation for delivering exceptional service.

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KEY INITIATIVES RECENTLY ANNOUNCED WERE:

25th Anniversary Presidential Adviser Trip: CFD will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its prestigious Presidential Advisor Trip, taking 32 of its top-performing financial professionals to Turks and Caicos.
Emerging Adviser Trip: Building on the success of the inaugural trip in 2024, CFD will host 16 high-achieving financial professionals under the age of 45 on an exclusive trip designed to foster professional growth and camaraderie.
Kingdom Advisors Conference Support: CFD will continue to support the Kingdom Advisors Conference by hosting a dinner exclusively for CFD advisors and a lunch open to all attendees (space limited).

In recent years, the number of Broker/Dealer & RIA hybrid firms has drastically reduced, often leading to thousands of financial professionals affiliated under one umbrella. While this potentially indicates that financial professionals no longer seek the highly personalized service that comes from a tight-knit community, CFD Companies believes otherwise.

“We often hear from financial advisers who are looking to make a change in firm affiliation because they desire a personal relationship with their home office,” says Brent Owens, President of CFD Companies. “There are some instances where home office to adviser communication has been reduced to an electronic ticket queue. We strive to embrace and adopt the latest in technological advancements, but not to replace the relationships we have built with our adviser-partners.

“We believe that the service we provide our financial advisers must, at a minimum, match the level of service they provide to their clients. As such, we will always seek opportunities to build the type of relationships with our adviser-partners that empower exceptional service from us to them and down the line.”

CFD Companies states this event list is not comprehensive. Other opportunities are being evaluated, and they are planning to host two separate in-person conferences this year at their home office. Independent financial professionals who would like more information about CFD Companies, or to inquire about the current availability of adviser partnerships, are encouraged to check the joincfd.com website.

About CFD Companies:

CFD Companies is home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA that believe individuals are best served by a financial professional who possesses the freedom to implement personalized planning and investment strategies. The CFD Companies operate on the premise that an adviser’s Broker/Dealer and RIA should act as a partner and resource network, empowering adviser-client relationships through trust, innovative support and a shared commitment to mutual growth.

While others operate in cliché, CFD operates in commitment. To learn more about that commitment and the future of your business in partnership with CFD, visit https://www.joincfd.com/.

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CFD Companies Announce $300M in new AUA and Increased Partnership with Kingdom Advisors

KOKOMO, Ind., Dec. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CFD Companies, home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA, announced that they continued to enjoy growth in the second and third quarters of 2024. Multiple financial professionals moved their affiliations from competitors to the CFD Companies during the last two quarters, bringing over an additional $300 million in assets under advisement (AUA) to the CFD Companies.

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“We are excited to continue our journey of growth and innovation,” said Brent Owens, President of CFD Companies. “We are achieving record levels of production across the board, from gross revenue to assets under advisement and beyond. While that growth is a blessing, we recognize that it is predicated upon our service model. Therefore, we remain committed to providing personalized service rooted in transparency, equity and the pursuit of God-honoring excellence.”

As CFD continues its strategic growth initiative, the company also announced an increased partnership in 2025 with Kingdom Advisors, the largest network of independent Christian financial advisors. As a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 Kingdom Advisors’ Redeeming Money Conference, CFD will be hosting an event featuring renowned financial speaker and former Olympian, Paul Kingsman.

“We have been blessed with tremendous growth over the last few years, and we foresee our future growth being in tighter partnership with Kingdom Advisors. As a company founded and run on a faith-based mission, we value the synergy and momentum that comes out of the Kingdom Advisors conference each year,” said Owens. “Our partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing unrivaled service that honors God through excellence to our independent financial advisors and their clients.”

About CFD Companies:

While others operate in cliché, CFD operates in commitment. To learn more about that commitment and the future of your business in partnership with CFD, visit https://www.joincfd.com/.

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Klingenstein Fields Advisors named to Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors) is proud to announce that it has been named to Barron's Top 100 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firms for 2024. "We are honored to receive this recognition," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, Chairman and Co-CEO of KF Advisors. "This accomplishment is a team effort that would not be possible without the valuable contribution of each and every individual at KF Advisors."

James W. Fields, President and Co-CEO, added, "It is a true reflection of our commitment to serving our clients with comprehensive wealth management solutions and high-touch service to help them achieve their financial goals."

This is Barron's eighth annual ranking of RIA firms and recognizes top advisory firms nationwide. To be considered, firms must complete an extensive questionnaire, submitting information on both qualitative and quantitative criteria, including total assets under management (AUM), revenue generation, regulatory record, staffing levels and diversity, technology spending and succession planning. KF Advisors did not pay a fee to participate in the survey.

KF Advisors, an independent RIA based in New York City, with approximately $4.5 billion in (AUM) as of 12/31/23, has been solely dedicated to helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve their legacy, philanthropic, and funding goals through customized wealth planning and investment management for over 35 years.

More information: https://www.klingenstein.com/

Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors) is proud to announce that it has been named to Barron's Top 100 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firms for 2024. "We are honored to receive this recognition," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, Chairman and Co-CEO of KF Advisors. "This accomplishment is a team effort that would not be possible without the valuable contribution of each and every individual at KF Advisors."

Related link: https://www.klingenstein.com/

Palisade Capital Management Named a Top RIA by FA Magazine

FORT LEE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Palisade Capital Management, LP has been recognized by Financial Advisor magazine as one of the top registered investment advisors in the country.

"This award represents our team's deep commitment to providing a fundamentally different wealth management experience for clients" shares Alison Berman, Palisade's Managing Partner, President & Chief Executive Officer. "I am proud to work with these professionals who take their fiduciary duty to heart and dedicate themselves each and every day to doing what is best on our clients' behalf."

About the Financial Advisor Magazine RIA Survey

FA Magazine's rankings are based on year-over-year regulatory assets under management among independent RIAs as of December 31, 2022. There is no fee to participate in the survey. More information can be found on the FA Magazine website

About Palisade Capital Management

For over 25 years, individuals and families have turned to Palisade Private Wealth Management for comprehensive wealth management. At Palisade, clients benefit from personalized, attentive service, planning customized to their unique circumstances, investment expertise founded in our institutional heritage, and a wide breadth of support resources.

Palisade Capital Management, LP is an independent, woman managed and majority-owned investment management firm with approximately $4.2 billion of assets under management headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Founded in 1995, Palisade has built its business around developing and managing specialized investment strategies for individuals, families, corporations, pension plans, and other institutions. The firm has dedicated investment teams that actively manage Small Cap Core Equity, Smid Cap Core Equity, Focused Equity, and a variety of Convertible Securities portfolios, as well as a robust private wealth management and financial planning offering for individuals and families.

For more information, visit: https://palisadecapital.com/

Disclosures

The information contained herein reflects the view of Palisade Capital Management, LP and its affiliates (collectively, "Palisade" or the "Firm") as of the date of publication. These views are subject to change without notice at any time subsequent to the date of issue. All information provided in this release is for information purposes only and should not be deemed as investment advice or a recommendation to purchase or sell any specific security. While the information presented herein is believed to be reliable, no assurance, representation, or warranty is made concerning the accuracy of the data presented. In addition, there can be no guarantee that any projection, forecast, or opinion in the release will be released. Always consult with your CPA or tax professional. State tax laws vary.

Palisade is an SEC registered investment management firm established in 1995. Based on Fort Lee, NJ, the Firm manages a variety of assets for a diversified client base, including institutions, foundations, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, retirement plans, mutual funds, private limited partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission does not imply a certain level of skill or expertise.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

No assurance can be given that any strategy referenced herein will be successful. The performance of the strategies can be volatile and involve a high degree of risk. Investors may lose some or all of their investment.

Please note, each client account has different characteristics and other accounts with the same strategy may have materially different results. The actual characteristics of any particular account will vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to (i) the size of the account; (ii) the timing of the investment; (iii) investment restrictions applicable to the account, if any; and (iv) market exigencies at the time of investment.

This notice has been prepared for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, instrument, or investment product. Certain information contained in this presentation constitutes "forward-looking statements," which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "intend," "continue," or "believe," or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or the actual performance of investments may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Nothing herein may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance or a representation as to the future.

Neither rankings and/or recognition by unaffiliated rating services, publications, media, or other organizations, nor the achievement of any designation or certification, should be construed as a guarantee that a client or prospective client will experience any certain level of results if Palisade is engaged, or continued to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. The Top RIA ranking was conferred on August 1, 2023 by Financial Advisor (FA) Magazine. Rankings published by FA Magazine base the selections exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized adviser, primarily year-over-year regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2022. FA Magazine does not charge any type of fee to advisers to be listed in the annual ranking.

Palisade Capital Management, LP has been recognized by Financial Advisor magazine as one of the top registered investment advisors in the country. For over 25 years, individuals and families have turned to Palisade Private Wealth Management for comprehensive wealth management.

Related link: https://palisadecapital.com/

Klingenstein Fields Advisors Named as one of America’s Top RIAs by Financial Advisor Magazine

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Financial Advisor Magazine has released its annual Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) rankings for 2023, and Klingenstein Fields Advisors is proud to announce that it has been ranked as one of the top RIAs with $1.0 billion or more in assets.

"We are pleased to receive this honor," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, Chairman and Co-CEO. "To be included in FA Magazine's 2023 RIA Rankings is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and effort of the entire KF Advisors team to provide our clients with personalized solutions and service."

"We believe that the focus on our fiduciary responsibility of always acting in our clients' best interests is what allows us to consistently fulfill our clients' expectations and grow as a firm," added James Fields, President and Co-CEO.

Each year, FA Magazine conducts a voluntary survey of independent RIAs filing their own ADVs with the SEC and providing financial planning and related services to individual investors. No fee or membership is required to participate in the survey. The annual survey evaluates total assets, year-over-year growth in assets, growth in assets per client, and other firm characteristics. Financial Advisor magazine orders firms from largest to smallest based on their assets under management at the year end. More information can be found on the FA Magazine website.

KF Advisors is an independent SEC-registered advisor based in New York City. For over 30 years, KF Advisors has been solely dedicated to helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve their legacy, philanthropic, and funding goals through customized wealth planning and investment management.

More information: http://www.klingenstein.com/.

Financial Advisor Magazine has released its annual Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) rankings for 2023, and Klingenstein Fields Advisors is proud to announce that it has been ranked as one of the top RIAs with $1.0 billion or more in assets.

Related link: https://www.klingenstein.com/

Palisade Capital Management Announces New Equity Partners

FORT LEE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Palisade Capital Management, LP, an independent woman-led and majority woman-owned registered investment advisor with approximately $4.1 billion of assets under management, is pleased to announce nine new equity partners, completing an important phase of Palisade's strategic plan and evolution. The new partners bring a wealth of experience and expertise across various aspects of the firm's business and will help drive the company's mission to deliver exceptional returns to its clients.

Palisade's new partners are long-standing members of the firm and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, including investment research, portfolio management, risk management, finance, and legal/compliance. Their addition to the firm's ownership group reflects Palisade's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, and to delivering innovative investment solutions to clients.

Palisade is also proud to announce it is now a woman-managed and majority-owned company. This important milestone reflects the firm's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to promoting gender equality in the financial services industry.

"We are thrilled to promote these talented professionals within the Palisade team, and to continue building our firm as a leader in investment management," said Alison Berman, Managing Partner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Palisade Capital Management. "Our new partners bring deep expertise and diverse perspectives that will enable us to deliver even better outcomes for our clients. We are also proud to be a woman-owned and managed firm and look forward to continuing to promote diversity and inclusion in our industry."

Senior Partner and Chief Investment Officer Dennison (Dan) Veru added, "The addition of these long-standing Palisade professionals to our ownership group reflects Palisade's commitment to remaining independent and employee owned." Partner Michael Feiler added, "Our clients continue to appreciate the benefits of our fundamentally different wealth management model, culture of outstanding service, and the expertise provided by our talented teams."

About Palisade Capital Management:

Palisade Capital Management, LP is an independent, owner-operated investment management firm headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Founded in 1995, Palisade has built its business around developing and managing specialized investment strategies for individuals, families, corporations, pension plans, and other institutions. The firm has dedicated investment teams that actively manage Small Cap Core Equity, Smid Cap Core Equity, Focused Equity, and a variety of Convertible Securities portfolios, as well as a robust private wealth management and financial planning offering for individuals and families.

Learn more: https://palisadecapital.com/

Disclosures:

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. No assurance can be given that any strategy referenced herein will be successful. The performance of the strategies can be volatile and involve a high degree of risk. Investors may lose some or all of their investment.

This notice has been prepared for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, instrument, or investment product. Certain information contained in this presentation constitutes "forward-looking statements," which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "intend," "continue," or "believe," or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or the actual performance of investments may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Nothing herein may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance or a representation as to the future.

Palisade Capital Management, LP, an independent woman-led and majority woman-owned registered investment advisor with approximately $4.1 billion of assets under management, is pleased to announce nine new equity partners, completing an important phase of Palisade's strategic plan and evolution.

Related link: https://palisadecapital.com/

Klingenstein Fields Advisors named to Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms for 2022

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors), an independent investment advisor with approximately $5.0 billion in assets under management (AUM) as of 12/31/21, has been named to Barron's Top 100 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firms for 2022. This is Barron's seventh annual ranking of registered independent advisory firms and recognizes top advisory firms nationwide.

According to Barron's, the independent advisor industry has grown to encompass "more than 14,000 firms," meaning that firms ranking in the Top 100 represent less than 1% of all RIAs. Firms are asked to complete an extensive questionnaire in order to be considered, encompassing "both qualitative and quantitative criteria, including: the assets a firm manages and the revenue those assets generate; regulatory record; staffing levels and diversity; technology spending; and succession planning." Barron's then verifies the data and applies its proprietary ranking formula to the data.

"To be recognized for this honor for the second year in a row is a huge achievement," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, Chairman and Co-CEO of KF Advisors. "This is a team effort that is not possible without the valuable contribution of each and every person at KF Advisors."

"It is a true reflection of our commitment to serving our clients with comprehensive wealth management solutions and high-touch service to help them achieve their financial goals," added James Fields, President and Co-CEO of KF Advisors.

According to Barron's, the goal of the rankings is "to shine a spotlight on the nation's best financial advisors, with an eye toward raising standards in the industry." Ranking the firms is "meant as a starting point for clients looking for an advisor."

KF Advisors is an independent registered advisor based in New York City. For over 30 years, KF Advisors has been solely dedicated to helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve their legacy, philanthropic, and funding goals through customized wealth planning and investment management.

More information: http://www.klingenstein.com/.

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Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors), an independent investment advisor with approximately $5.0 billion in assets under management (AUM) as of 12/31/21, has been named to Barron's Top 100 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firms for 2022. This is Barron's seventh annual ranking of registered independent advisory firms and recognizes top advisory firms nationwide.

Related link: https://www.klingenstein.com/

Conte Wealth Advisors Opens York Office Continuing Expansion

CAMP HILL, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Camp Hill based Conte Wealth Advisors continues its considerable expansion efforts opening an office at 1423 E Market St in York and welcoming two seasoned advisors into the organization.

Brian Lauer and Patrick Barry each joined CWA on November 1, 2019 in order to offer expanded independent financial planning and wealth management services and benefits to their clients courtesy of the infrastructure and the team approach embraced by CWA, its staff, and its advisors. Lauer and Barry have brought their support staff to the new firm with them, bringing the team of staff across CWA up to 13 individuals.

"Moving to CWA will give me the ability to empower my clients to effect positive change in their lives through planning and investment guidance," Lauer says.

Barry believes that "It's really all about the client and their experience. The level of support at CWA, and the suite of products available to the team helps us to put our best foot forward in serving our clients."

The York office represents the seventh CWA office with the rest spread across Florida and Pennsylvania. Lauer and Barry round out the CWA team of advisors to 17 in total with six of those advisors having joined in 2019.

Conte Wealth Advisors continues to enjoy unprecedented growth and recognition from its broker/dealer, Cambridge Investment Research, where it falls within the top 6% of all producer groups which spans over three thousand advisors across all 50 states.

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Camp Hill based Conte Wealth Advisors continues its considerable expansion efforts opening an office at 1423 E Market St in York and welcoming two seasoned advisors into the organization.

Related link: https://www.contewealth.com/