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USA TODAY NAMES THE STERLING FINANCIAL GROUP A TOP ADVISOR

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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PASADENA, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasadena-based Sterling Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) today announced that USA TODAY, flagship publication of the Gannett Group, has prominently included SFG on its top financial advisors list for 2024. The independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, which is known for its longstanding, intergenerational client base and team approach, was founded by Michael P. Hatch, CFP®, MBA, JD, who has been an independent advisor for 25 years.

Key Points: 
  • PASADENA, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasadena-based Sterling Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) today announced that USA TODAY, flagship publication of the Gannett Group, has prominently included SFG on its top financial advisors list for 2024.
  • USA TODAY Names Sterling Financial Group, Inc.
  • This raking places Sterling Financial Group as:
    The Number 1 firm in Pasadena, CA
    "We are delighted to be recognized by USA Today as one of the top RIAs in the country," says founder and Managing Principal Michael Hatch.
  • Full USA TODAY ranking is available here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/23/financial-advisor-top-fi...

Swerve Financial Group Calls for Applications for the 'Swerve(HER) Elevation Scholarship' to Support Women Entrepreneurs

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Swerve Financial Group (SFG) is calling on female entrepreneurs to apply for its Swerve(HER) Elevation Scholarship and gain support that will propel their businesses to new heights. The scholarship, valued at $10,000, includes membership in the Women Elevating Women Cohort Program. The application deadline is April 29.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Swerve Financial Group (SFG) is calling on female entrepreneurs to apply for its Swerve(HER) Elevation Scholarship and gain support that will propel their businesses to new heights.
  • "This scholarship is an opportunity to reach back and support fellow women entrepreneurs, creating a pathway to greater success together."
  • Details on how to apply for the Swerve(HER) Elevation Scholarship can be found at https://bit.ly/4aJpgTo and on Swerve Financial Group's Instagram and LinkedIn platforms.
  • Eligible women business owners are urged to apply for this opportunity to enhance their business and join a supportive community."

AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Sammons Financial Group, Inc.’s New Senior Unsecured Notes

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “a-” (Excellent) to the $750 million 6.875% senior unsecured notes, due March 2034, issued by Sammons Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) (Delaware), an intermediate holding company indirectly owned by Sammons Enterprises, Inc. (SEI).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “a-” (Excellent) to the $750 million 6.875% senior unsecured notes, due March 2034, issued by Sammons Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) (Delaware), an intermediate holding company indirectly owned by Sammons Enterprises, Inc. (SEI).
  • AM Best notes that SFG’s financial leverage will increase modestly to approximately 20%, which is well within AM Best’s guidelines for its current ratings.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Specialty Fenestration Group Hosts Successful Annual Sales Meeting Focusing on Education and Collaboration

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty Fenestration Group (SFG) , parent company of Quikserv Inc. and US Bullet Proofing (USBP) , recently hosted their annual sales meeting in Houston, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty Fenestration Group (SFG) , parent company of Quikserv Inc. and US Bullet Proofing (USBP) , recently hosted their annual sales meeting in Houston, Texas.
  • Specialty Fenestration Group, parent company to Quikserv and USBP, hosted a successful 2024 national sales meeting.
  • In addition to education and collaboration, the conference also included a special awards ceremony to recognize top-performing partner agencies.
  • Specialty Fenestration Group's annual Quikserv/USBP sales meeting was a resounding success, providing a platform for education, collaboration, and recognition.

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Provides Updates on Neurology Pipeline Programs at the Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society (AES 2023)

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE), a neurology-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced it will provide updates on its neurology programs at the Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society (AES 2023).

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE), a neurology-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced it will provide updates on its neurology programs at the Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society (AES 2023).
  • Importantly, we are looking forward to presenting new interim data from our ongoing open-label extension study from our Phase 2b X-TOLE trial.
  • The exhibit will also feature the topline results from the Phase 2 proof-of-concept X-NOVA clinical trial in major depressive disorder.
  • Posters will be added to the Xenon website consistent with AES 2023 conference guidelines.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Securian Financial Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of Minnesota Life Insurance Company and its subsidiary, Securian Life Insurance Company, together referred to as Securian Financial Insurance Group (Securian).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of Minnesota Life Insurance Company and its subsidiary, Securian Life Insurance Company, together referred to as Securian Financial Insurance Group (Securian).
  • AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a+” (Excellent) of Securian Casualty Company (Securian Casualty).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

STERLING FINANCIAL GROUP NAMES NEW PARTNER

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasadena-based Sterling Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) today announced that Kody Brown, CFP® has been promoted to a full equity partner at SFG. The independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, which is known for its longstanding, intergenerational client base and team approach, was founded by Michael P. Hatch, CFP®, MBA, JD, who has been an independent advisor for 25 years.

Key Points: 
  • PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasadena-based Sterling Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) today announced that Kody Brown, CFP® has been promoted to a full equity partner at SFG.
  • The independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, which is known for its longstanding, intergenerational client base and team approach, was founded by Michael P. Hatch, CFP®, MBA, JD, who has been an independent advisor for 25 years.
  • "In addition to giving great financial advice, Kody has an extensive background in our field, " says Michael Hatch.
  • "Under Michael's mentorship, Sterling Financial Group has been a terrific place to learn the trade, working with young professionals as well as multiple generations of clients on a number of complicated financial issues," said Brown.

U.S. Bullet Proofing Joins Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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U.S. Bullet Proofing Joins Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) in an effort to help make schools safer.

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  • U.S. Bullet Proofing Joins Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) in an effort to help make schools safer.
  • PASS is a highly regarded organization that provides in-depth information and unbiased guidelines for safeguarding school facilities.
  • Created by a diverse team from the security, education, infrastructure, and corporate sectors, it offers comprehensive solutions for ensuring school safety and security.
  • "Unfortunately, many schools still lack the necessary resources, guidelines, and best practices to protect their premises.

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Showcases XEN1101 Epilepsy Program at 35th International Epilepsy Congress

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE), a neurology-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced a summary of its oral and poster presentations at the 35th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC) taking place in Dublin, Ireland from September 2-6, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Clinically important improvements seen for all patients across important subscales of Seizure Worry, Social Functioning and Medication Effects and for seizure free patients across all QoL subscales
    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE), a neurology-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced a summary of its oral and poster presentations at the 35th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC) taking place in Dublin, Ireland from September 2-6, 2023.
  • Mr. Ian Mortimer, Xenon’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The IEC meeting in Dublin provides us with another key opportunity to connect with leading epileptologists and showcase our XEN1101 Phase 3 epilepsy program, which includes our ongoing X-TOLE2, X-TOLE3, and X-ACKT clinical trials in focal onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, respectively.
  • The SFG consisted of 29 patients (approximately 10.5% of those enrolled in the OLE).
  • As a clinician, it is encouraging to see these QoL data, such as the improvements seen across all patients in Medication Effects, as this suggests that patients may benefit from XEN1101, perceiving it to be efficacious and generally well tolerated.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Sammons Financial Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Sammons Financial Group, Inc. (Delaware).

Key Points: 
  • In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Sammons Financial Group, Inc. (Delaware).
  • In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “aa-” (Superior) of Sammons Financial Group Global Funding.
  • SFG maintains strong interest coverage ratios, and financial leverage remains well-within AM Best guidelines for its current ratings.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .