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The Bahnsen Group Founder David Bahnsen Named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bahnsen Group, a wealth management firm with over $9.5 billion in assets under management, today announced that founder David Bahnsen has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2026. Bahnsen ranked No. 1 on the list in California – Southern CA (Private Wealth). Bahnsen was also named to the Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors list, which highlights 250 top advisors. "Being recognized as one of the nation's top wealth advisors
First Trust Expands Its Target Outcome Laddered Fund Suite with Three New Strategies
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust” or “FTA”), a leading provider of exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and outcome-based strategies, announced today the launch of three new actively managed Laddered ETFs: FT Vest Laddered U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF (Cboe: BFXU) seeks capital appreciation by investing in a laddered portfolio of FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETFs (“underlying ETFs”) which invest in FLEX Options to provide investors with retur
Better Home & Finance Holding Company Reports $1.64B in Preliminary Funded Loan Volume for Q1 2026, Exceeding Prior Guidance; Strengthens Balance Sheet and Announces Strategic Actions to Drive Profitable Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BETR #BETR--Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR; BETRW) (“Better,” the “Company,” “our” or “we”), the AI-native mortgage and home equity finance company, today reported $1.64B in preliminary funded loan volume for Q1 2026 exceeding prior guidance; strengthens balance sheet and announces strategic actions to drive profitable growth. “I am pleased to report that our Q1 2026 Funded Loan Volume of $1.64 billion exceeded our guidance and increased by 89% year-over-
ATC Group Expands MRO Capabilities with Acquisition of PAS MRO
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Air Transport Components (“ATC Group”), a leading provider of component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services for the global aerospace industry, today announced the acquisition of PAS MRO, a specialized provider of bearing repair services. This strategic acquisition strengthens ATC Group’s growing portfolio of capabilities and expands its footprint in high-value component repair, further enhancing service offerings to airline, OEM, and aftermarket cus
UMB Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2026 Results
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF), a financial services company, will release earnings results for the first quarter 2026 after market hours on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The company plans to host an investor conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, April 29, at 8:30 a.m. (CT) / 9:30 a.m. (ET). Interested parties may access the call by dialing (toll-free) 888-596-4144 or (international) 646-968-2525 and requesting to join the UMB Financial c
BigBear.ai Announces Appointments of Jo Ann Bjornson as Chief Human Resources Officer and Alex Thompson as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a specialized defense technology company, providing mission-ready AI for national security and travel & trade customers, today announced the appointment of Jo Ann Bjornson as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Alex Thompson as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCAO). These additions to the executive leadership team underscore BigBear.ai’s commitment to driving growth, fostering innovation, and strengthening its position as a truste
Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield Complete the Acquisition of Air Lease Corporation
NEW YORK & DUBLIN & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo-managed funds (“Apollo”) and Brookfield today announced that they have completed the previously announced acquisition of Air Lease Corporation (“Air Lease”) and have renamed the business Sumisho Air Lease Corporation (“Sumisho Air Lease”). This transformational transaction improves the financial position of the business with long term support and aviation expertise from co-investors Sumitomo Corporat
Atlassian Launches New AI Features in Confluence to Transform Text into Dynamic Visuals
TEAM Anywhere/SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAM), a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, today announced new AI-powered capabilities in Confluence that transform how teams turn text into versatile visual stories. Remix, now in open beta, enables teams to convert content from Confluence pages into visual formats such as charts, infographics, and presentation-ready summaries. The company also announced pre-built partner agents for Lov
Frankenmuth Insurance Names Emil Rummel Agency 2025 Multiline Agency of the Year
FRANKENMUTH, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #emilrummelagency--Frankenmuth Insurance Names Emil Rummel Agency 2025 Multiline Agency of the Year
Frankenmuth Insurance Names Legacy Risk Solutions, LLC 2025 Agency of the Year
GAINESVILLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #agencyoftheyear--Frankenmuth Insurance Names Legacy Risk Solutions, LLC Agency of the Year
Ansley Park Capital Strengthens Capital Markets Team with Senior Leadership Appointments
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AnsleyParkCapital--Ansley Park Capital (“Ansley Park”), a leading lending and specialty finance platform, announced at ELFA’s Annual National Funding Conference the continued growth trajectory of its Capital Markets platform, detailing two new senior leadership appointments of Erick Berreondo and Nolan Stephenson, both in the role of Managing Director, Capital Markets. “It is great to be able to add Erick and Nolan to our team—both such talented and experienced Capital Markets
Chicago Atlantic Plans to Launch Emerging Markets Private Credit Platform
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New strategy to provide bespoke capital solutions to strategically important companies across high-growth emerging economies.
HumanX Brings Its Global AI Ecosystem Back to Las Vegas in 2027
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #humanx--HumanX, the world’s most important AI event, is returning to Las Vegas. Following a landmark second edition at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, HumanX 2027 will take place from March 7–10, 2027, at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, marking the event’s most ambitious chapter yet. Building on its impressive growth - from a debut with 3,500 attendees in Las Vegas to a 6,500-strong San Francisco gathering - HumanX 2027 is set to grow once again. The third edition, followi
The Standard Partners With the University of Texas at Dallas to Increase Access to the Actuarial Science Program
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) today announced a new partnership with the University of Texas at Dallas to provide a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in actuarial science who need financial assistance. The scholarship program is part of The Standard’s commitment to increasing access to careers in actuarial science. The scholarship provides a renewable four-year award of up to $5,000 per year for a student planning a career in actuarial scien
TNS’ Financial Markets Business and Radianz Combine to Form Waypoint Trading Solutions
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #colocation--Today marks the official launch of Waypoint Trading Solutions.
InvestSuite Reinvents Performance Reporting for Advisors and Asset Managers with the Launch of StoryTeller - Shifting Data to Instant Dialogue
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For most of the financial industry’s history, performance reporting for advisors and asset managers relied on thick binders, static charts, and quarterly reviews. These told clients what happened — but rarely explained why it mattered. As a result, many investors felt confused or disengaged. InvestSuite, a global wealth management fintech specializing in white-labeled digital wealth solutions, is changing that with the U.S. launch of StoryTeller. This solution shifts in
StreamYard Founders Put $10 Million Behind Livid, the Startup Helping Vimeo Users Escape Before the Next Round of Price Increases
DOVER, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Livid, a new ad-free video hosting platform for creators and small businesses, today announced $10 million in committed funding from Geige Vandentop and Dan Briggs, co-founders of StreamYard, the live-streaming platform they built from scratch before they sold it to Hopin for $250 million, and Bending Spoons eventually swallowed it. Alongside the funding, Livid launched L.O.V.E. (Livid One-click Video Exporter), a free migration tool that bulk-exports entire Vimeo
Sallie Mae to Release First-Quarter Financial Results
NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, will release first-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, April 23, 2026. A live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available at SallieMae.com/investors and the hosting website. Investors should log in at least 15 minutes prior to the broadcast. The earnings news release will be available at SallieMae.com/investors. A replay will also be available on the site. Sallie Mae (Nasda
Cambria Expands 351 Exchange ETF Lineup with Launch of Cambria Global EW 2 ETF (GEQ)
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $GEQ #351Exchange--Cambria Investment Management, an innovator in quantitative investment strategies and tax-aware solutions, and ETF Architect, a trusted partner for fund managers launching ETFs and known for its operational excellence, today announced the anticipated launch of the Cambria Global EW 2 ETF (GEQ), anticipated to begin trading on June 9, 2026, on NASDAQ. GEQ will offer investors exposure to large capitalization global equities with an expense ratio of 0.29%
Former Blackstone Colleagues Isaac Harrouche and Mike Berlin Partner with David Blitzer and Announce Final Close of $400 Million Debut Fund
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--154 Partners (“154” or the “Firm”), a private equity firm focused on partnering with founders and owner-operators, announced the final closing of 154 Partners Fund I LP (together with its parallel vehicle, the “Fund” or “Fund I”) at its $400 million hard cap. Isaac Harrouche and Mike Berlin launched the Firm in January 2025. The Firm primarily invests in residential, business, and sports & live event services. Since its debut last year, 154 has invested in an acco
