​C. Marie Swift has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Swift works in PR and marketing communications, leveraging 35 years of expertise to support her role as the president and chief executive officer of Impact Communications Inc., where she has been instrumental for over three decades. Serving the financial services industry since 1993, her company delivers quality services to wealthtech companies and financial services firms – including independent advisory firms and entrepreneurial advisors, custodians, independent broker/dealers, and allied others. Managing a team of 15 professionals, Ms. Swift’s goal is to ensure the delivery of strategic execution to clients. Her leadership has driven the company’s success and fostered a culture of innovation and proactive problem-solving.

Originally published on 24-7 Press Release on August 30, 2024. Read full article here.

The Oasis Group launched a new research series called Vantage Point Peaks, which provides in-depth reports and competitive analysis on a range of service providers in the wealth management industry. The reports are designed to help wealth management firms become more informed buyers when breaking away or looking for new wealthtech solutions.

“We’re so excited to bring our new research series to the marketplace,” said John O’Connell, founder and CEO of The Oasis Group. “Vantage Point Peaks will give wealth management firms a leg up when determining which service providers are the right fit for their firm. This research will save firms significant time when generating their short list of custodian providers.”

Originally published on Business Wire on August 27, 2024. Read full article here.

Crux Wealth Advisors (Crux) announced their official launch as a hybrid Registered Investment Adviser and full service wealth management firm. After two years of due diligence and preparation, the now fully autonomous firm launched with its first tranche of $1 billion in client assets under management (AUM) in a planned multi-phase transition strategy in order to minimize client and business disruption while allowing for equally as efficient transitions in the coming months.

Originally published on Morningstar on August 13, 2024. Read full article here.

Equita Financial Network (Equita) announced three new member firms have joined its signature platform bringing the number of signature firms to ten. Mountain Wealth Planning, led by Amy Hamasaki, CFP®; Equila Financial, led by Ann J. Shubert, CFP®; and Your Story Financial, led by Shehara Wooten, CFP®, have all been added to the Equita community in recent months.

​All three firms are full-service fiduciary financial advisory firms. Mountain Wealth Planning was established in 2020; Equila Financial launched just a few months ago, and Your Story Financial took root in 2016. All integrate financial planning, investment management, and coaching for small business owners, professional women, STEM professionals, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

​Originally published on Agility​ on August 12, 2024. Read full article here.