Cyberthreats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and companies that aren’t effectively mitigating risks are sitting ducks for cybercriminals. In previous articles, we’ve shared tips on ...

As a successful business owner, you know how important asset protection is. However, many business owners look past an important question when protecting their assets: “Why am I doing this?&rdqu ...

Over the past few weeks, after a shooting occurred on the campus of New Hanover High School, I have taken a lot of time to sit down and talk with people in our community. There have been some eye-open ...

With our team of Certified Exit Planning Advisors and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Chad Pearson, Donis Smith and Jillian Dempsey,  as well as access to the resources of UBS, ...

There’s no doubt that most community association board members are well-educated people who have spent years in various professions. And most likely, the education you received specifically prep ...

This piece was contributed by Dr. Alexandra Krallman, Assistant Professor of Marketing, UNCW Cameron School of Business. Over the last two years, the CDC has highlighted the impact of health dispa ...

On September 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall in the Cape Fear Region, bringing 15-30” of rain, 11 tornadoes, and 90 mph sustained winds and causing over $16 billion in damage in North ...

Although getting vaccinated and limiting contact with others has helped many people reduce their potential exposure to COVID-19, for those needing heightened levels of medical care, social distancing ...

Business planning often revolves around the idea of “What’s in it for me?” Business owners usually want the kinds of planning that let them run, grow, and eventually leave their busi ...

Home is where the heart is, as they say, and it is supposed to be a safe haven for those who live there.  But a variety of safety issues can be concealed within a home, and considering that Septe ...

This article was authored by Kayla Johnson, Financial Planning Associate. With the K-shaped recovery being a hallmark of the pandemic, and the effects of COVID having vastly different ramifications ...

Many seniors carefully watch their finances and consult trusted advisors for guidance in timing retirement. However, careful planning doesn’t end with retirement. Seniors should ensure they ar ...

According to the Census, 12% of businesses in southeast North Carolina are minority-owned. Also according to the Census, 21% of the population is non-white and non-Hispanic. Similarly, 37% of business ...

Should I consider disability insurance?  What if I already have an employer-sponsored plan? Is my existing coverage sufficient? These are important questions and I hope to provide some answers he ...

Rental properties can be great investments and provide month-over-month profit for owners, while simultaneously accruing equity over the longer term. Some owners have a single rental property, whil ...

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce supports New Hanover County’s efforts with Project Grace to redevelop a key block of downtown Wilmington. Although we are growing quickly today, long ...

Contributed by Dr. Ulku Y. Clark, Professor of Management Information Systems, and Dr. Geoff Stoker, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems, Congdon School of SC, BA, IS As the digi ...

Serving on your community association’s board is a tough job, regardless of whether you’ve done it before or not. And, unfortunately, there are some mistakes that board members can inadver ...

In September 1996, Hurricane Fran battered the Cape Fear Region with sustained winds of up to 120 mph, torrential rain, and a 12-foot storm surge. In the days and weeks that followed, dozens of reli ...

September 8th is International Literacy Day. Since 1967, communities across the globe have come together to recognize this important day “…to remind the international community of the imp ...