Banking & Finance
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Weld Wire, Firstrust Bank Highlight the Power of Partnership on National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day
“When a family owns a business, they treat it like it’s their child,” said Brent Saul, Vice President of Weld Wire. “They protect it at all costs.” With today, June 23, being National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day, that belief sits at the center of how Saul approaches leadership, growth, and the future of…
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15 Sustainability Tips That Are Good for the Planet — and the Bottom Line
Now more than ever, green business is good business. In recent surveys of young consumers, a large majority of respondents said that business innovation would play a key role in solving the urgent environmental challenges we face today. There is substantial public pressure on major corporations to reduce waste, pollution, and nonrenewable energy use —…
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How to Safeguard Your Identity: 3 Practical Tips From First Bank
Protecting your identity is more important than ever in today’s digital world. When fraudsters steal personal information, the consequences can be serious — including financial loss, credit card debt, compromised health insurance, and even legal trouble. First Bank breaks down what identity theft is, the risks involved, and practical steps anyone can take to stay…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President, Meridian Bank
Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Hatfield Township as the son of a Hairdresser and an Electrician, sharing in his father’s love of cars, and working in a retirement home to afford a vehicle of his own. While pursuing his finance degree…
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Error or Theft? First Bank Shares How Business Owners Can Recognize and Prevent Inventory Fraud
A company’s inventory is often one of the largest assets on its balance sheet. Unfortunately, inventory doesn’t always receive the careful monitoring it deserves — often at the expense of a company’s bottom line. First Bank takes a closer look at physical inventory theft and inventory accounting fraud, and the steps business owners can take…
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Strengthening Cash Management: ACH and Check Positive Pay for Modern Fraud Defense
In an era where financial fraud is both sophisticated and relentless, businesses need tools that do more than react. With 21 percent of businesses falling victim to payment fraud, equally sophisticated tools are needed to mitigate this rampant threat. At Penn Community Bank, our focus is on empowering clients with proactive, intelligent solutions to safeguard…
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Firstrust Bank Launches America250-Themed Checking Promotion with Chance to Win Philadelphia Getaway
As excitement continues to build around America’s 250th anniversary, Firstrust Bank is giving locals another way to connect with the historic milestone through a new America250-themed FirstPay Checking promotion. The limited-time promotion, called Philadelphia Hometown Checking and available through July 31, encourages customers to open a FirstPay Checking account while celebrating the city’s role as…
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Veteran Wealth Management Executive Bill Van Sant Joins C&N as Chief Wealth Officer
Behind every financial plan is a personal story. A retirement years in the making. A business owner’s succession strategy. A family’s goal of creating a lasting legacy. Helping clients navigate those moments is what has defined Bill Van Sant’s career, and it’s the experience he now brings to C&N as Executive Vice President and Chief…
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Common Summer Scams: Citadel Credit Union Explains How to Spot Three Major Financial Threats
The warm, carefree air of summer is finally here. And while the season brings plenty of fun sunny days and warm serene nights, it’s also the ideal time for scammers looking to catch you with your guard down. As always, the best way to keep your accounts secure is to stay alert and know what…
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Your SBA Loan Questions, Answered by First Bank
Small business owners exploring financing options often have questions about SBA loans — how they work, what they can be used for, and whether their business qualifies. First Bank’s SBA lending team has compiled answers to some of the most commonly asked questions to help business owners make informed decisions. Q: What are SBA loans?…
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C&N Strengthens Commercial Banking Team in Southeastern Pennsylvania with Two Veteran Lenders
For business owners, choosing the right banking partner often comes down to one thing: having experienced advisors who understand both the opportunities and challenges that come with growth. That’s why C&N continues to invest in its commercial banking team across Southeastern Pennsylvania, recently welcoming two highly respected banking professionals whose combined experience spans more than…
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10 Ways This Man and His Malvern Company Changed the Way Ordinary Americans Invest
A company founded at Valley Forge manages more than $12 trillion in assets, owns major stakes in nearly every major American corporation, and quietly helped reshape the way millions of people save for retirement. You may drive past its campus on Route 202 without giving it a second thought. That would be a mistake. Recently,…
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Meridian Bank Supports Former Broadcast Journalist’s Successful Pivot Into Construction
After nearly two decades as an Emmy-winning Broadcast Journalist, Rosemary Connors made a bold and unexpected career shift: trading the newsroom for the construction industry. Today, as founder and owner of Rosette Specialty Trades, she is leading a rapidly growing business that is making its mark across the region. Connors’ transition was fueled by both…
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WSFS Bank Survey Finds Mid-Atlantic Small Businesses Show Resilience as Cost Pressures, AI Reshape the Local Landscape
Small businesses across the Greater Philadelphia region and Mid-Atlantic — from neighborhood retailers to local service providers — are demonstrating remarkable resilience in an economic environment defined by persistent cost pressures and ongoing uncertainty. Despite inflation, rising cost-of-living expenses, and tariff-related disruptions, the vast majority of business owners report that they are not just holding…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Andrew Storti, Chief Investment Officer, Brumbaugh Wealth Management
Andrew Storti, Chief Investment Officer of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Phoenixville. He recalled playing baseball in his local youth leagues and ice hockey for his small Catholic school and proudly working weekends and summers at his family’s restaurant. Wanting to continue his education in a similarly close-knit Catholic…
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The Long Run: How Ultramarathon Discipline Shapes One Meridian Banker’s Approach to Everything
There’s a moment in every ultramarathon — somewhere past mile 60, when the trail is dark, and the finish line still feels impossibly far — where discipline becomes the only currency that matters. Michael Dectis knows that moment well. On April 24 and 25, the Meridian Bank Mortgage Loan Officer completed a 100-mile ultramarathon. Not…
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Susquehanna International Group, Jeff Yass, and the Prediction Market Gold Rush
Wall Street’s newest prediction markets gold rush is increasingly being shaped by Bala Cynwyd’s Susquehanna International Group. Founded by local billionaire Jeff Yass, Susquehanna International Group has quietly become one of the most influential players in the space. Prediction markets are platforms where users trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes, from elections and economic data…
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Citadel Credit Union Celebrates First Philadelphia Branch with Community Block Party, Announces Second Location
Citadel Credit Union recently celebrated the opening of its first Philadelphia branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a community block party in Overbrook Park. Located at 7557 Haverford Avenue, the Overbrook Park branch marks Citadel’s 25th location and represents the credit union’s first physical branch within the City of Philadelphia. The ribbon cutting brought…
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