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Michael Cohen, Synergy Financial Partners

May 31, 2022 by John Ray

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Michael Cohen, Synergy Financial Partners (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 463)

As an insurance and annuity specialist, Michael Cohen with Synergy Financial Partners is focused on helping people financially prepare for unexpected events in life. He discussed with host John Ray what insurance with living benefits is, how it’s structured, the features of annuities, health insurance, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Synergy Financial Partners

Synergy Financial Partners (SFP) is an independent financial services company dedicated to changing the way Americans plan for the future.

By offering innovative concepts and products for its customers as well as an entrepreneurial-driven opportunity for its associates, SFP is the emerging leader in the financial services industry.

They believe a company represents a “culture.” At Synergy Financial Partners our culture is based on the coming together of people around a common set of values, beliefs, and purpose. It’s more than products and services, or commissions and income. It is about sharing a common cause. It is about our customers and our associates achieving peace of mind.

Their purpose is to inspire individuals, families, and businesses to seek the well-being and security that comes from being prepared and able to survive the financial challenges and emergencies, thereby offering them the peace of mind to live their life to its greatest potential.

Their goal is to connect with people who believe what we believe and then to work shoulder to shoulder with them in pursuit of a common goal; building a business that gives families the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you have a sound financial plan in place.

If these values and ideals resonate strongly within you, then Synergy Financial Partners is for you!

Company Website |LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Michael Cohen, Insurance and Annuity Specialist, Synergy Financial

Michael Cohen, Insurance and Annuity Specialist, Synergy Financial

Michael Cohen grew up on Long Island and moved to Georgia in 1994.

He has six children ages 15-27 and 3 dogs. He was a DJ at my college radio station and did concert promotions for about 10 years.

He has been in the Logistics industry for over 30 years helping corporations save time and money on their freight expenditure and is a licensed Life, Health, and Annuity specialist with a focus on setting up the proper policies for individuals and families.

Michael Cohen tags himself as The Wealth Protector.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

  • Insurance with Living Benefits and its importance
  • Discuss the insurance policy that grows tax-free and can never lose money
  • Annuities
  • Health Insurance
  • Who are some of the people that your products work best for?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, annuities, health insurance, insurance, michael cohen, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank, Synergy Financial Partners

Jessie Laney, Laundry Basket

May 31, 2022 by John Ray

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Jessie Laney, Laundry Basket (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 462)

Jessie Laney, Marketing Director and Store Manager at Laundry Basket, was the guest on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio. Jessie is a mom of five and has started and run multiple businesses over the years geared toward the needs of moms. She visited Laundry Basket last year and joined the company because she was so impressed by their business.  Jessie and host John Ray talked about how she found them, her entrepreneurial journey over the years, why she joined Laundry Basket, the services they offer, how they make it convenient for individuals and businesses, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Jessie Laney, Marketing Director & Store Manager, Laundry Basket

Jessie Laney, Marketing Director & Store Manager, Laundry Basket

Laundry Basket is a state-of-the-art laundry center located in Roswell, Georgia.

Their facility offers a spotlessly clean and innovative laundry experience unlike any other laundry in Georgia!

Laundry Basket customers enjoy fully automated and highly eco-friendly Wascomat industrial style machines in a brand-new, sparkling clean store with a comfortable lounge area with USB, electrical outlets, and ultra-high-speed WiFi.

Where Luxury and Laundry come together!

  • Looking to check Laundry off your never-ending to-do list? Look no further as their full-service Wash & Fold is here! They will clean your clothes to perfection from start to finish! Simply drop off your clothes and they will handle the rest.

     Laundry Basket offers premium soaps such as:

  • Tide, 7th Generation Free & Clear plant-based detergent, All Free & Clear, & other hypoallergenic choices

Jessie Laney is the marketing director and store manager of the Roswell Location. She has started multiple small businesses over the years based on serving the needs of busy moms.

Company Website | Facebook | Instagram

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

  • What is Laundry Basket?
  • What is your personal story?
  • What makes it unique?
  • What services do you offer?
  • How do you serve business clients?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, laundromat, Laundry Basket, laundry business, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank, small business, stay at home moms

Cordelia Blake, CEO Netweavers

May 26, 2022 by John Ray

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Cordelia Blake, CEO Netweavers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 461)

CEO Netweavers is a unique organization for current and former CEOs where they can develop a network with their peers and act on their commitment to paying it forward. Their executive director, Cordelia Blake, shared with host John Ray how the organization was founded on the notion of “netweaving,” the types of CEOs who are members, the benefits of membership, such as the Inflection Point program and mentoring, the ways members pay it forward, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

CEO Netweavers

CEO Netweavers is a community of CEOs who NETWEAVE. They share their relationships, knowledge, and skills and are committed to actively Paying It Forward.

In today’s business world, it’s more important than ever to create and maintain and develop a strong network of trusted, professional contacts.
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Networking is all about exchanging business cards and building connections that may or may not be beneficial in the future. Netweaving is about creating relationships with people based on helping them first to achieve their goals. It’s about building a network of people who can offer you advice, support, and opportunities and who you can do the same for.
They offer opportunities for companies and MBA & college students to grow through the INFLECTION POINT and MENTORSHIP programs, and they fundraise for their sister organization, the CEON Foundation, which offers scholarships to deserving college students.

Company Website |LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Cordelia Blake, Executive Director, CEO Netweavers

Cordelia Blake, Executive Director, CEO Netweavers

Cordelia Blake has had a diverse, entrepreneurial career. She has worked as a consultant, a community manager, an educator, and in e-commerce. In 2021, she joined the nonprofit, CEO Netweavers, as Executive Director. In this role, she helps executives connect, mentor, and raise money for scholarships.

She has spoken at multiple conferences and online including The Harvard Business Club of Atlanta, The Edge Connection of GA, and on the Decision Vision podcast.

A Philadelphia native who happily transplanted with her family to Atlanta, Cordelia is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College. She resides with her husband, 2 sons, dog, and cat in Chamblee, GA.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

  • What is CEO Netweavers?
  • Who does this group help?
  • What is Netweaving?
  • Who would enjoy membership?
  • How is this organization different from others?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, business mentoring, C-Suite, CEO Netweavers, Cordelia Blake, Inflection Point, mentorship, networking, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank

Katie Rocco, Keller Williams North Fulton

May 26, 2022 by John Ray

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Katie Rocco, Keller Williams North Fulton (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 460)

Katie Rocco, Realtor and Team Lead of The Rocco Team at Keller Williams, was host John Ray’s guest to talk about the current real estate market. Katie discussed the shortage of housing, the movement of buyers into the Atlanta market, what to look for in a realtor, the best questions to ask when you’re looking for an agent, giving back to her community, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The Rocco Team, Keller Williams North Fulton

Katie Rocco and The Rocco Team are a group of highly-skilled, compassionate advisors, committed to excellence in all they do.

They specialize in helping Homebuyers, Home Sellers & Investors build wealth through a customized real estate experience, from start to finish. Their business is built on our treasured relationships & because of their trustworthiness & integrity, clients & their referrals utilize The Rocco Team’s proficiency for the industry time & time again.

Their legacy is making home dreams come true & they strive to exceed expectations in all they do. They would LOVE to walk your home journey with you!

Company Website |LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Katie Rocco, Realtor/ Team Lead at The Rocco Team, Keller Williams North Fulton

Katie Rocco, Realtor/ Team Lead at The Rocco Team, Keller Williams North Fulton

Katie has been a resident of Alpharetta Georgia for over 8 years. She has been married to her loving husband Andrew for over 22 years. They love to travel the world together experiencing great food and different cultures. Katie works in Real Estate where she leads a small team serving the Metro & North Atlanta communities.

She has been an active member in the Rotary Club of Alpharetta where she currently serves as the incoming president for the 2022-2023 year. Katie is an active member in her community where she also serves on the design and review board for the city of Alpharetta as well as on the Women’s advisory board for Wellstar Hospital of North Fulton.

She also volunteers with Frontline defense in the fight against human trafficking. They are on the front lines of rescuing women from trafficking. Katie has a passion for serving those in need, both in her local community and abroad.

LinkedIn

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

  • What is happening in the local real estate market?
  • Why should someone work with a Realtor right now?
  • Why work with a team versus an individual Realtor?
  • What is your favorite part of this business?
  • Is now a good time to invest in Real Estate?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, buying a home, Katie Rocco, Keller Williams, North Fulton Business Radio, realtor, renasant bank, residential real estate, The Rocco Team

Monique Mills, TPM Focus

May 25, 2022 by John Ray

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Monique Mills, TPM Focus (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 459)

With deep curiosity and a breadth of experience, Monique Mills, CEO of TPM Focus, is uniquely qualified as a tech startup consultant. She and host John Ray talked about the knowledge and wisdom she offers, and how her firm helps companies with revenue-focused strategies and honest, transparent business advice. Monique also shared how she got into consulting, the pitfalls she sees entrepreneurs get into, those who go back to corporate, dealing with investors, how to work with software developers, and much more.

Monique’s podcast is Unpolished MBA and can be found here.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

TPM Focus

TPM Focus is an innovation strategy consulting firm providing revenue-focused strategies and tactics that align sales, marketing, technology, and customer success with financial goals for startups and SMBs launching new, innovative products.

Focused Innovation Group, is a family-owned company created to acquire small businesses that are ripe for innovation and digital transformation to increase their efficiencies and profitability.

Company Website |LinkedIn | Facebook

Monique Mills, MBA, PMP®, CEO, Chief Innovation Strategist, TPM Focus

Monique Mills, MBA, PMP®, CEO, Chief Innovation Strategist, TPM Focus

Monique Mills is a degreed electrical engineer turned serial entrepreneur. Having experience in everything from building software companies to building power plants, she’s worked in multiple industries including water, semiconductor, aviation, construction, and real estate.

She’s founded 5 companies and focuses on business innovation through her consulting and acquisition companies.

Monique currently serves as the CEO of TPM Focus, an innovation strategy consulting firm, and as President of Focused Innovation Group (FIG), a family-owned acquisition company. Monique serves as a Mentor, Advisor, Consultant, and Strategic Partner to several entrepreneurial and innovation organizations such as Advanced Technology Development Center at Georgia Tech (ATDC), STEM to Market, Founder Institute, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), National Minority Diversity Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), Winston Starts, and Operation Hope.

She is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Georgia State University. With an electrical engineering degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MBA from Georgia Institute of Technology, she is an advocate for the diversification of STEM careers, expanded leadership, and equitable entrepreneurial opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities.

LinkedIn

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

  • How starting a company is not necessarily the same as founding a startup.
  • What advice would you give to someone with a tech startup idea who does not have a tech background?
  • What advice would you give to those who are trying to create an entrepreneurial environment to drive innovation and growth in their city?
  • Why did you start Focused Innovation Group this year?
  • With all this talk about certifications over degrees, especially with the rising costs of tuition, were the degrees necessary for achieving success in my career?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, entrepreneur, Focused Innovation Group, Monique Mills, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank, start-ups, tech start-up, TPM Focus, Unpolished MBA

Jeff Hawkins, Carr, Riggs & Ingram

May 24, 2022 by John Ray

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Jeff Hawkins, Carr, Riggs & Ingram (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 458)

Jeff Hawkins, Transaction Advisory Partner with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, joined host John Ray to discuss the environment for selling middle market businesses and the mergers & acquisitions environment generally. . Jeff covered the pandemic’s effect on M&A activity in the last two years, including the wave of sales at year end 2021. He discussed the due diligence process a seller will encounter, a Quality of Earnings Report, the role of audited financials, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) is a Top 25 nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm driven by relationships to cultivate growth.

From traditional accounting services to leading-edge business support, technology resources, and assurance offerings, CRI’s breadth and depth of expertise take you from compliance to competitive advantage.

Today, after 25 years of consistent growth since our formation, Carr, Riggs & Ingram is among the Top 25 firms nationally with no plans of slowing anytime soon. Despite this growth and the technological and automation disruption of the accounting industry, they still pride themselves on delivering actionable insights and solutions based on their founding principles of tailored client service, respect for all, and unyielding integrity.

Company Website |LinkedIn | Facebook

Jeff Hawkins, Transaction Advisory Partner, Carr, Riggs & Ingram

Jeff Hawkins, Transaction Advisory Partner, Carr, Riggs & Ingram

Jeff provides attest services for middle to lower-middle market, privately held companies. He also leads the Transaction Advisory Services team (TAS) in CRI’s Atlanta office for quality of earnings, target working capital, and other due diligence projects. He works closely with dealerships and provides consumer and business services.

Jeff’s clients enjoy working with him because of his experience working with businesses in varying industries and his willingness to stay involved in every engagement.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

  • The current state of the M&A world
  • Why was 2021 so busy
  • Impacts of labor constraints on professionals in M&A
  • Current trends in M&A

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: Carr Riggs and Ingram, CPa, Jeff Hawkins, M&A, mergers & acquisitions, North Fulton Business Radio, quality of earnings, quality of earnings analysis, quality of earnings study, renasant bank, selling a business

Jonathan Wilson, FinCEN Report Company

May 23, 2022 by John Ray

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Jonathan Wilson, FinCEN Report Company (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 457)

Jonathan Wilson, a practicing business attorney and Founder and CEO of FinCEN Report Company, joined host John Ray to share critical information for business owners about new regulations on the horizon for reporting Beneficial Ownership Reports under the Corporate Transparency Act. Jonathan explained what the law is, the reporting that will be required, why it affects thousands of companies nationwide (even single-member LLCs), how FinCEN Report Company is addressing the needs of business owners under this new law, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

FinCEN Report Company

FinCEN Report Company was founded by corporate lawyers and experienced technology company executives to help companies file beneficial ownership reports with FinCEN, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

Backed by investors that include senior partners at major U.S. law firms, the Company is preparing the first-to-market secure data storage and collaboration solution for the Corporate Transparency Act.

Their CTA Compliance Hub will allow companies and their attorneys to create free accounts for their individual data and then collaborate securely to prepare beneficial ownership reports. Each reporting company will pay a subscription fee at the time it files its initial beneficial ownership report. That annual subscription fee will cover the initial report and any subsequent amendments the company may make in the following year.

Company Website |LinkedIn | Twitter

Jonathan Wilson, Founder and CEO, FinCEN Report Company

Jonathan Wilson, Founder and CEO, FinCEN Report Company

Jonathan B. Wilson is an experienced business lawyer who enjoys solving complex business and transactional problems for clients. He applies his more than 25 years of experience as an in-house lawyer, business adviser and strategist to help business executives and owners achieve negotiated solutions to technology and financial transactions.

Mr. Wilson was the general counsel or chief legal officer of Interland Inc., Web.com Group Inc. and EasyLink Services International Corp., where he advised senior management and the boards of directors on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, NASDAQ compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley matters, corporate governance, governmental affairs, contracts, litigation, intellectual property and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Wilson led Web.com’s legal department through its growth and merger with Website Pros Inc. in September 2007, at various times acting as the corporate secretary and the executive in charge of corporate development.

Mr. Wilson spent the first 10 years of his career in private practice with large Atlanta law firms, including a leading international firm and one of the nation’s most prestigious corporate firms.

Mr. Wilson has represented both large and small companies in outsourcing, patent licensing, software licensing, distribution, and strategic alliance agreements.

In 2009, Mr. Wilson founded the Renewable Energy Committee of the American Bar Association’s Public Utility Section, and he chaired that committee, writing and speaking frequently on renewable energy and clean technology development through 2015.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

  • The new Corporate Transparency Act will dramatically change the way companies and their investors interact.
  • This new law is meant to give the U.S. Treasury greater power to prevent and to prosecute money laundering.
  • Under the CTA, 25 million U.S. companies will need to file a beneficial ownership report with FinCEN – the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury Department.
  • Each beneficial ownership report will need to disclose personally-identifiable information about the lawyer who formed the company and each of the company’s beneficial owners.
  • Complying with this law will be a challenge for business lawyers and their lawyers.
  • FinCEN Report Company is the only online compliance solution that enables secure data storage, collaboration, and report filing.

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, corporate governance, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN, FinCEN Report Company, Jonathan Wilson, money laundering, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank

Steve Markfeld, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

May 18, 2022 by John Ray

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Steve Markfeld, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 456)

Calling himself “The House Therapist,” Steve Markfeld made a move years ago from psychotherapist to a licensed Realtor, and he’s merged the skill set from his previous career to his current work. He and host John Ray talked about how he got into residential real estate, his move to Georgia, the difference between a real estate agent and a Realtor, how he helps both buyers and sellers, what you should look for in a Realtor, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is a part of HomeServices of America, the #1 real estate company in the Nation. The brand, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the Metro Atlanta real estate market a definitive mark of stability, strength, quality, and innovation.

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Steven Markfeld, LSA, ABR, RESS, Licensed Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties

Steven Markfeld, LSA, ABR, RESS, Licensed Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties

Steve has sold real estate for the past 18 years. First in New York and for the past 12 years, in Metro-Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to entering the real estate industry, Steve was a mental health professional, who worked in many settings as a direct practitioner, as well as, a supervisor/trainer.

He has integrated his experience as a therapist into an empathetic consultant who helps his clients navigate the stressful, though exciting, time of buying and selling homes.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

  • How did you get started in real estate?
  • Are the terms real estate agent and Realtor interchangeable?
  • What is your unique advantage as a Realtor?
  • Does any client stand out in your memory?
  • How is the market?
  • What are your thoughts on Investor buyers?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, North Fulton Business Radio, realtor, renasant bank, residential home sales, Steve Markfeld

Richard Taylor, Avid Wealth Management Group, LLC

May 4, 2022 by John Ray

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Richard Taylor, Avid Wealth Management Group, LLC (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 455)

Richard Taylor is passionate about wealth management. After thirty years in an organization owned by a regional CPA firm, he bought that firm, Avid Wealth Management Group, so he could better serve his clients. In this conversation with host John Ray, Richard discussed the services Avid offers, how they structure their fees, their commitment to the client’s goals, how they respond to market volatility, and much more.  Don’t miss his story of the extravagant Christmas lights he puts out yearly, and why.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Avid Wealth Management Group, LLC

Avid Wealth Management Group, LLC defines the best of what you should expect from a wealth management company: thoughtful, caring people who listen to your goals and dreams, and know what it will take to achieve them.

Their process is designed to foster trust, grow relationships, and provide their clients with a high-quality experience. This allows clients the ability to define a vision of their ideal future and follow a process to achieve that vision.

They offer a personalized boutique-style investment experience. The services they offer will satisfy your needs in relation to;

  • Investment management,
  • tax planning,
  • retirement planning and
  • life insurance.

Through regular communication, including in-person meetings, they are able to do all they can to assist our clients achieve their ideal future. Whether that is achieving more family time, travel, charitable donations or new business ventures, they will work with you. They pride ourselves on offering practical solutions with personal attention rather than simply presenting lists of products and services.

The reality is that not every client comes with a clear vision of their future. They may not have defined goals. Avid can help define your goals with the end in mind and help families develop realistic, achievable goals.

Avid helps clients plan for the desired lifestyle in retirement. They can then work with them to maintain that lifestyle in retirement. Avid helps clients develop a comprehensive plan including;

  • investments,
  • real estate holdings,
  • business ownership and cash flow,
  • insurance and income protection,
  • tax planning and
  • charitable giving.

Avid Wealth Management Group is here to serve as your Investment Manager, Planning Expert and Trusted Partner. This is done by repeatedly delivering a high-quality personalized experience with optimal results.

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Richard Taylor, President, Avid Wealth Management Group, LLC

Richard Taylor, President, Avid Wealth Management Group, LLC

Richard is the President and owner of Avid Wealth Management Group, LLC. He serves as an investment advisor to his clients, providing portfolio management, retirement, insurance and financial planning for wealthy individuals, trust, estates, and corporate retirement plans. Richard was featured in Atlanta Magazine where he has been named a Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager for multiple years.

A qualified CPA, Richard was a client services shareholder of HLB Gross Collins, PC, from 1984 through 2018 having joined the firm at the start of his business career in 1973. He served as International Practice leader from 1989 to 2018. Richard served a broad range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, construction, service, and technology companies. He is focused on planning to help companies address issues and business challenges to enhance profitability and maximize financial success. He has extensive experience in business acquisitions, business sales, and many issues related to financing, planning, and tax strategies for these transactions. He also served as a trusted advisor to his clients.

In addition, Richard also served as the firm’s liaison with a worldwide organization of accounting firms, HLB International. Richard has worked with many clients in international markets. He represented numerous international companies operating in the United States and US companies operating in multiple countries. He has specialized expertise to help clients in dealing with International Financial Reporting Standards, international tax planning strategies, transfer pricing, and many issues related to corporate structure and the requirements of doing business in multiple countries.

Richard is a graduate of the University of Georgia.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

  • Avid Wealth – what sets it apart from everyone else.
  • Services to business and not just the individual.
  • The importance of wealth management and at what point one should start to take wealth management seriously.
  • Should one be nervous of falling markets?
  • The change in portfolio composition over time based on the needs of the individuals.
  • What does a financially secure retirement look like?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, Avid Wealth Management, investment management, investments, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank, Richard Taylor, wealth management

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