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Inside Cetera’s New Service Model: A Conversation with President Todd Mackay

Amidst today’s dynamic landscape, advisors need more than just support; they need a strategic partner dedicated to their growth and success. Discover how Cetera is reshaping advisor service with its innovative “Growth Journey” and proprietary “Growth 360” methodology, which focuses on quickly identifying the best growth opportunities. Join Cetera Wealth Management President, Todd Mackay, for an inside look at what it takes to provide advisors with faster service, deeper consulting, and a personalized experience supporting each advisor’s unique business goals. Mackay will share the strategy behind re-aligning advisor-facing teams and what it means for advisors’ business. We will delve into the core components of Cetera’s approach, including the Regional Growth Team (RGT) consultative approach, designed to provide a personalized journey for every financial professional. Attend this webcast and you’ll learn: How the proprietary “Growth 360” methodology works to rapidly assess your practice and pinpoint prime growth avenues. Insights into the Regional Growth Team (RGT) approach and how it delivers personalized, consultative support. The strategic thinking behind Cetera’s realignment of advisor-facing teams to enhance service speed and consulting depth. How these changes translate into tangible benefits and a competitive edge for your advisory business. Don’t miss this chance to hear from...

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The Right Way to Onboard a New Employee

By Joseph D’Souza, Founder & CEO, ProNavigator — Effective employee onboarding is crucial for setting the stage for new hires’ success. It helps them understand their role, acclimate to the company culture, and accelerates their productivity. A well-structured onboarding process can drastically improve job satisfaction and retention rates. On the flip side, a poor onboarding experience sends up red flags, creates unnecessary anxiety for your new employee, and sends a message that they are not that important and that the company doesn’t value putting employees in a position to succeed. Why Proper Onboarding Matters Proper onboarding isn’t just paperwork and office tours; it’s the foundation for a mutually beneficial relationship between company and employee. Here’s why a well-structured onboarding program is crucial for both parties: Employee Benefits: Hitting the Ground Running: Onboarding equips new hires with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. Training programs and mentorship ensure they understand their role, company culture, and expectations. This translates to faster productivity and a sense of accomplishment. Feeling Valued: A well-planned onboarding makes employees feel welcome and appreciated. It shows the company is invested in their success, fostering loyalty and engagement. Reduced Anxiety: Starting a new job is often stressful. Onboarding clarifies...

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The Motor-Powered Two-Wheeler Telematics Market: Berg Insight

Gothenburg, Sweden (June 20, 2025) – IoT analyst firm Berg Insight has released a market report, The Motor-Powered Two-Wheeler Telematics Market – 2nd Edition, which analyses the latest developments on the connected motorcycle, scooter and moped market worldwide. This study provides 85 pages of unique business intelligence, including 5-year industry forecasts, expert commentary and real-life case studies on which to base business decisions. The adoption of telematics in the two-wheeler industry has recently begun to pick up speed but only a few of the largest two-wheeler OEMs offer embedded telematics services today. Most major motorcycle OEMs have begun to consider including embedded telematics systems and many will likely introduce such offerings in the future. Important drivers for telematics include safety and security services such as emergency and roadside assistance services and stolen vehicle tracking solutions. The increasing interest in electric two-wheelers is also a major catalyst for telematics adoption. At the end of 2024, an estimated 16.7 million active two-wheeler OEM telematics systems were in use globally. Growing at a CAGR of 29.0 percent, this number is expected to reach 59.7 million in 2029. Annual shipments of OEM telematics systems are expected to reach 24.9 million by 2029, up from...

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SpaceX’s Starship Explodes on Test Stand in Yet Another Setback

Article 0 Comments A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on a test stand in Texas, adding to a series of setbacks to Elon Musk’s space ambitions that include trips to Mars. The huge blast enveloped the craft as it stood upright on a test stand, before massive plumes of flames and smoke mushroomed into the night sky, video footage of the incident late Wednesday showed. The incident shook windows and rattled dishes, according to local media reports. The rocket appeared to be undergoing a routine “static fire test” of its engines. A static fire test is a pre-launch procedure in which a rocket’s engines are fired while the rocket remains securely held down on the ground — essentially a rehearsal for the real launch, allowing engineers to test the rocket’s systems without actually sending it into space. Musk said on X that a specialized bottle that holds nitrogen likely failed. “If further investigation confirms that this is what happened, it is the first time ever for this design,” he said. No one was injured and local residents aren’t at risk, the company said, calling the incident “a major anomaly” as the rocket program prepared for its 10th flight test. On Wednesday,...

Brickeye Launches BuildersRiskIQ™ IoT-Enabled Dashboard to De-Risk Construction Projects and Lower Builders Risk Insurance Costs 0

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Brickeye Launches BuildersRiskIQ™ IoT-Enabled Dashboard to De-Risk Construction Projects and Lower Builders Risk Insurance Costs

Toronto, ON (June 17, 2024) – Brickeye, a leading provider of Construction IoT (Internet of Things) and job site risk mitigation technology services, is proud to announce the launch of BuildersRiskIQ™, a first-of-its-kind digital dashboard designed to transform how builders mitigate construction risk and secure Builders Risk insurance coverage. BuildersRiskIQ™ empowers insureds, brokers, and underwriters by providing unprecedented visibility into IoT-enabled water damage mitigation—starting at the pre-construction and coverage quoting phase. For the first time in the construction insurance industry, IoT loss control plans can be scoped, verified, and communicated with ease as part of the Builders Risk placement process. Leveraging Brickeye’s proven IoT protection services, the dashboard allows stakeholders to visualize and securely share project-specific IoT water mitigation plans, backed by Brickeye’s Certificate of Protection. This proactive, tech-enabled approach strengthens insurance submissions, giving underwriters increased confidence and enabling insureds to reduce water loss deductibles by up to 50%—significantly lowering total cost of risk. “Industry studies show that IoT protection can reduce water damage exposure on job sites by up to 90%,” said Alex Fuentes, EVP Strategic Growth at Brickeye. “With BuildersRiskIQ™, insureds and brokers can now submit committed, IoT-enabled water mitigation plans from the outset, leading to smarter insurance...

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11 Ways to Answer ‘What Do You Do?’

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Top 12 Metro Areas for Finding Self-Employed Clients

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Viasat Identified as Victim in Sweeping Phone Hack Tied to China

Article 0 Comments Viasat Inc. is the latest US communications company identified as a victim of the sweeping surveillance hack blamed on the Chinese government that emerged during last year’s presidential campaign, according to people familiar with the matter. The breach of the California-headquartered satellite and wireless networking company was discovered earlier this year and Viasat has been working with the government in the aftermath, some of the people said. Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc. and Lumen Technologies were previously identified as being hit by the attack. The surveillance campaign, run by a group that Microsoft Corp. dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” was one of the broadest and most sophisticated hacks carried out by Chinese state-affiliated attackers, US officials say. It swept up tens of millions of phone records, including those of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and members of both campaigns. “Viasat and its independent third-party cybersecurity partner investigated a report of unauthorized access through a compromised device,” the company said in a statement. “Upon completing a thorough investigation, no evidence was found to suggest any impact to customers.” It did not address any impact on its networks but in a follow-up statement said additional information on the government’s investigation was too...

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‘Abolishing FEMA’ Memo Outlines Ways for Trump to Scrap Agency

Article 0 Comments Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prepare a memo on how to abolish itself and create a re-branded, radically smaller disaster response organization, according to a copy of the document reviewed by Bloomberg News. As recently as last week, President Donald Trump and Noem said they wanted to wind down FEMA but offered few details publicly. The March 25 memo offers insight into how the administration has weighed which of its current functions to cut. Technically, only Congress can eliminate the agency. Titled “Abolishing FEMA,” the memo was addressed from then-acting FEMA head Cameron Hamilton to his bosses at the Department of Homeland Security andoutlines a number of functions that “should be drastically reformed, transferred to another agency, or abolished in their entirety,” possibly as soon as late 2025. Potential changes included eliminating long-term housing assistance for disaster survivors, halting enrollments in the National Flood Insurance Program and providing smaller amounts of aid for fewer incidents — moves that by design would dramatically limit the federal government’s role in disaster response. The existence of the seven-page memo has not been previously reported. While Trump and other officials have continued to press...

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Extraordinary People. Extraordinary Service.

Don’t keep waiting for the support you need to grow. Your passion for your clients sets you apart—and drives everything you do. At Cetera, we share that same commitment. Your support team brings energy, focus, and dedication to every interaction, helping you grow and thrive. At Cetera, you’ll enjoy the benefits of: No more waiting on hold—45-second call response times. Same day processing of paperwork in good order—no more chasing signatures. A dedicated support team—one that knows you and your needs. Devotion that drives results. See how we do it. Ready to find out what superior service can do for your practice? Let’s talk. Growth without compromise. We empower you with the tools, teams, and tech to manage and scale your business with ease. For more than 40 years, Cetera has made it easier for independent financial professionals, financial institutions, large enterprises, and tax professionals to create scalable business growth while helping their clients turn dreams into reality. As a premier wealth hub, Cetera’s leading-edge technology, award-winning platforms, and team-driven solutions can empower you to grow your business’ value, enhance client engagement—and increase your satisfaction while doing it. “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing,...