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EF Hutton Appoints Sean Corcoran, Managing Director, Equity Capital Markets

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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New York, NY, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC (“EF Hutton”) announced today that Sean Corcoran has been appointed as Managing Director, Equity Capital Markets.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC (“EF Hutton”) announced today that Sean Corcoran has been appointed as Managing Director, Equity Capital Markets.
  • Building the Equity Capital Markets division of EF Hutton requires us to hire top-tier finance experts who will bring their vast knowledge and network to our firm.
  • EF Hutton President, David W. Boral, stated, “In order to continue competing in these challenging market conditions, we are seeking the best individuals possible to lead our Equity Capital Markets team.
  • We welcome Sean Corcoran, a highly respected finance specialist, to EF Hutton.”
    Mr. Corcoran added, “EF Hutton continues to punch above its weight in Capital Markets, Institutional Sales, and transactions.

EF Hutton Announces Appointment of Anna Stone, Head of Marketing  

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments LLC (“EF Hutton”), today announced the appointment of Anna Stone, a financial services marketing veteran with over 20 years of experience, as Head of Marketing.

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  • NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments LLC (“EF Hutton”), today announced the appointment of Anna Stone, a financial services marketing veteran with over 20 years of experience, as Head of Marketing.
  • Ms. Stone will be based at EF Hutton’s headquarters at 590 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.
  • “Anna brings a remarkable reputation for driving innovation in marketing and communications at every step of her career,” Joseph T. Rallo, Chief Executive Officer of EF Hutton said.
  • Prior experience includes serving as Marketing Director for MetLife’s Retail Division and product management & marketing roles with Citi’s Corporate Client Group.

Alleviant Medical Closes $75M in Financing; Receives FDA IDE Approval for Pivotal Clinical Trial

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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This financing will fund the company’s global pivotal trial, ALLAY-HF (Safety and Efficacy of the Alleviant System for No-Implant Interatrial Shunt Creation in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure).

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  • This financing will fund the company’s global pivotal trial, ALLAY-HF (Safety and Efficacy of the Alleviant System for No-Implant Interatrial Shunt Creation in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure).
  • ALLAY-HF is designed to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Alleviant System for the treatment of heart failure through left atrial decompression.
  • The trial will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Alleviant System in chronic heart failure patients with preserved (HFpEF) and mildly reduced (HFmrEF) ejection fraction (EF ≥ 40%) who remain symptomatic despite stable guideline-directed medical therapy.
  • “The Alleviant team is a real force in trailblazing novel solutions for heart failure,” said Brian R. Smith, managing director, S3 Ventures.

Eisenhower Fellowships kicks off 70th anniversary year, selects 2023 Global Fellows

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships kicks off its 70th anniversary year by selecting 26 exceptional mid-career leaders from five continents for its prestigious 2023 Global Program, nearly six weeks of intensive travels across the United States this spring for dialogue with experts in their fields.

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  • Diverse midcareer leaders from 26 countries travel to U.S. in April
    PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships kicks off its 70th anniversary year by selecting 26 exceptional mid-career leaders from five continents for its prestigious 2023 Global Program, nearly six weeks of intensive travels across the United States this spring for dialogue with experts in their fields.
  • The Spring 2023 Global Fellows come from the worlds of venture capitalism, politics, medicine, banking, environmental protection, law enforcement, public transportation and academia.
  • The Fellows will use their travels across the U.S. from early April to mid-May to help shape concrete projects of impact they will undertake after they return home.
  • Since 1953, more than 2,400 mid-career leaders from 115 countries have benefitted from the unique experience of an Eisenhower Fellowship.

EF Hutton Announces Appointment of Keith Wellen, Managing Director, Institutional Healthcare Sales

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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New York, NY, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC (“EF Hutton”), announced today Keith Wellen has joined the firm as Managing Director, Institutional Healthcare Sales.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC (“EF Hutton”), announced today Keith Wellen has joined the firm as Managing Director, Institutional Healthcare Sales.
  • Keith Wellen brings to EF Hutton over 18 years of institutional sales experience in the healthcare sector.
  • During the last 10 years of his time at ROTH, he served as Managing Director, Institutional Sales.
  • EF Hutton will benefit greatly from his deep industry experience and buy-side relationships.”
    EF Hutton President, David W. Boral, stated, "Keith's hiring as Managing Director, Institutional Healthcare Sales reinforces our commitment to the healthcare vertical, which remains a high growth opportunity for EF Hutton.

The Southport CoLAB & The Southport School Relaunch Community Lecture Series

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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SOUTHPORT, Conn., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Southport School, a private day school for neurodiverse children in grades 2-8 who have language-based learning differences and/or ADHD, today announced the return of The Southport CoLAB’s Community Lecture Series.

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  • SOUTHPORT, Conn., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Southport School, a private day school for neurodiverse children in grades 2-8 who have language-based learning differences and/or ADHD, today announced the return of The Southport CoLAB’s Community Lecture Series.
  • The Community Lecture Series, first launched in 2012, draws local and nationally recognized speakers to The Southport School (TSS) to share their expertise or their experiences as adults with learning differences.
  • The second event in the lecture series, happening on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., will highlight the importance of internet safety and awareness.
  • Both lectures will be held in Tavormina Hall on The Southport School campus (214 Main Street, Southport).

EF Hutton Expands Healthcare Franchise with Appointments of Veteran Equity Research Analysts 

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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New York, NY, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire --EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments LLC (EF Hutton), today announced a series of strategic hires enhancing the companys Healthcare Equity Research Department.

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  • New York, NY, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire --EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments LLC (EF Hutton), today announced a series of strategic hires enhancing the companys Healthcare Equity Research Department.
  • Tony Butler, Senior Managing Director, Elemer Piros, Managing Director, Fozia Ahmed, Associate and Tashdid Hasan, Associate, will join the team of Healthcare Equity Research Analysts at EF Hutton.
  • Joseph T. Rallo, CEO of EF Hutton, stated, Four major healthcare appointments demonstrates that EF Hutton is committed to bringing on top tier talent.
  • Tony Butler, PhD, Senior Managing Director, joins EF Hutton with over 30 years of experience focusing on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

Eisenhower Fellowships Announces New Eastern Europe Program for Fall 2023

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In fall 2023, Eisenhower Fellowships will host a groundbreaking Eastern Europe Program to strengthen democratic governance across the region.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In fall 2023, Eisenhower Fellowships will host a groundbreaking Eastern Europe Program to strengthen democratic governance across the region.
  • With this citizen diplomacy initiative, Eisenhower Fellowships will strengthen its vibrant community of leaders across Eastern Europe united by their unique experience as Fellows at a troubled time in the region.
  • "The Eisenhower Fellowships program perpetuates Ike's vision that connections across borders and culturespeople learning about and from each otherwill advance the cause of peace and progress," said Eisenhower Fellowships Chairman, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates.
  • Eastern Europe Fellows will be selected in late May 2023 and will travel on fellowship in October and November.

EF Educational Tours Announces Creation of Canadian Global Citizens Fund, $1 Million Commitment to School Communities Across Canada

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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EF has identified over 30 school communities to be eligible for consideration during the first year of the Canadian Global Citizens Fund and has reserved a portion of the fund for other communities that are interested in facilitating their students' travel.

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  • EF has identified over 30 school communities to be eligible for consideration during the first year of the Canadian Global Citizens Fund and has reserved a portion of the fund for other communities that are interested in facilitating their students' travel.
  • "We're incredibly proud to announce the Canadian Global Citizens Fund today," said Alison Hickey, President of EF Educational Tours Canada.
  • EF is proud to share that students from the Fogo Island Central Academy will be among the first recipients of the Canadian Global Citizens Fund.
  • EF Educational Tours is a product that is part of the EF Education First family of companies.

The Netherlands, Singapore, and Austria Top EF's Global English Proficiency Index

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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ZURICH, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Education First (EF) today released the 2022 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), analyzing data from 2.1 million non-native English speakers in 111 countries and regions. The Netherlands retained first place, while Singapore surged to second, cracking the top three again since becoming the first ASEAN nation to do so in 2018. 

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  • ZURICH, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Education First (EF) today released the 2022 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), analyzing data from 2.1 million non-native English speakers in 111 countries and regions.
  • "This year's index reflects the pandemic's impact from a concerning decline in English proficiency among young people to unexpectedly high proficiency outside big cities, which has remote work implications," said EF EPI author Kate Bell.
  • - English proficiency improved for adults over 25, with over 40s improving the most.
  • Proficiency among adults 21 25 was unchanged but declined for the 18-20 cohort by a striking 50 points since 2020.