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Douglas Erdman with The Flying Locksmiths and Louise Dillard with The Dillard House

Steven Julian, Louise Dillard, Douglas Erdman

DOUGLAS ERDMAN/THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS

The Flying Locksmiths is an all-inclusive security provider. They are the first and only nationwide commercial locksmithing company. Their services range from antique locks and keys, all the way to card access systems, video surveillance, full door replacements, panic devices, door closers, and fully integrated master key systems. They pride themselves in their ability to provide incredibly fast service, while maintaining a friendly family-like atmosphere. They consider their company to be a blend of old school ideals, and new age technology, resulting in a mix that offers the latest and best tech with a friendly neighborly smile. If it’s on your door, they will service it. They are family owned and operated since 1946. The founder, William McMenimon, was both a pilot and a locksmith, so his friends started calling him The Flying Locksmith. Hence, their name. Over the years, they have stayed true to the values that have kept them in business all this time. Choose The Flying Locksmiths for your security needs and you will not be disappointed!

LOUISE DILLARD/THE DILLARD HOUSE

Nestled on a plateau in the picturesque Little Tennessee River Valley of North Georgia, The Dillard House boasts a breathtaking view of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Known as the oldest mountains in North America, Blue Ridge gets its name from the enchanting blue-gray fog that wisps through the hills, sometimes obscuring the sun. Guests of The Dillard House can enjoy this natural spectacle from the front porch and, depending on the season and available light, will witness colors of blue, gray, purple or silver. No matter the time of year, it truly is a memorable vision. Beauty abounds at The Dillard House. Their newly renovated guestrooms, charming suites and cottages, and secluded mountainside chalets are surrounded with nature’s splendor and fragrance throughout the year. No matter the season, nature provides a backdrop of brilliant color.

 

Barbara Kvam with LegalShield, Jeff Tormey with SEO Guru Atlanta and Sheryl Dornblaser with Priscilla’s Cottage Alzheimer’s Day Care

Steven Julian, Barbara Kvam, Jeff Tormey, Sheryl Dornblaser, Mike Sammond

Barbara Kvam/LegalShield

LegalShield is a 45-year-old company dedicated to providing North Americans access to top attorney firms at an affordable price through individual, family, and small business legal plans. LegalShield also provides ID Shield to monitor and restore stolen identities with a $5 million service guarantee.

 

Jeff Tormey/SEO Guru Atlanta

SEO Guru Atlanta is Atlanta’s trusted Search Engine Optimization company. They deliver top ranking results to their clients. Their services include SEO (search engine optimization), social media, mobile websites, business listings, PPC (pay per click advertising), content creation, and more. At SEO Guru Atlanta, they strive to be the best, most responsive SEO firm. They work hard to deliver real results to their clients that they just cannot achieve anywhere else. SEO Guru Atlanta will work to draw potential customers and clients to your website. They will work with you through every step of the process. They will start with website design and content creation to ensure your site is attractive and engaging. They will then work to promote your company using local maps and search marketing, so your site stands out to local customers. SEO Guru Atlanta will keep your customers informed with social media management. They will improve your website’s page ranking on popular search engines, such as Google, through link building. Contact them today to get the results that you need to grow your business. To contact them by phone, please call 678-520-9925.

Sheryl Dornblaser/Pricilla’s Cottage Alzheimer’s Day Care

Priscilla’s Cottage is a social memory care day program. They provide a safe engaging environment for their participants while the primary caregivers get a much needed break. Their hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. The caregivers choose how much time their loved ones is with us. They can choose a minimum of one hour up to all day. The pricing is flexible, hourly, ½ day or full day. Lunch and snacks are provided as well as hydration throughout the day.

Bob Patrick & Kelly Kelkenberg with Duluth Fit Body Boot Camp and Michael Hall with The Milner Group

Steven Julian, Michael Hall, Kelly Kelkenberg, Bob Patrick, Mike Sammond

Bob Patrick and Kelly Kelkenberg/Duluth Fit Body Boot Camp

Introducing the Fit Body Forever program – a fitness program designed for adults 55+ years old and Baby Boomers who want greater health, better physical function, and to stay fit and active for
the long haul.

Michael Hall/The Milner Group

The Milner Group is dedicated to helping financial advisers and insurance professionals protect their clients. They provide a wide range of risk management services including; Life Insurance, Annuities, Long Term Care, and Disability Insurance. Milner’s role is to help each adviser find the very best solution for their individual client. They believe that protecting families and businesses from the turmoil that follows death or disability is essential, and they work hard to help their advisers and agents take care of their clients. Risk Management is a very important part of any financial plan but it is very often overlooked. In life just like in sports it is important to play offense and defense and we serve a vital role in making sure business owners and families have the best defense possible.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Quentin Moses with HealthMarkets, Nick Morgan with Peachtree Planning, Duke Smith with Rottweiler Systems, and Cliff Tillery with Make It Loud

Johnny Phelps, Cliff Tillery, Nick Morgan, Duke Smith, Quentin Moses

Johnny Phelps, Cliff Tillery, Nick Morgan, Duke Smith, Quentin Moses

Quentin Moses/HealthMarkets

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency searches thousands of insurance plans from over 180 insurance companies to find the coverage that’s right for you at a price that fits your budget. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency searches thousands of Medicare Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, and Life Insurance policies. They meet in person to design a plan for your needs. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers hundreds of subsidy-eligible health insurance plans from nationally recognized insurance companies. With over 2 million insurance policies sold, HealthMarkets Insurance Agency gets you the guaranteed lowest price for the insurance plans they offer.

Nick Morgan/Peachtree Planning

Peachtree Planning offers a specialized approach to total wealth management by adhering to the belief that no single advisor can specialize in all facets of financial planning. At the heart of their philosophy is the fundamental belief that specialized knowledge and expertise will ultimately produce a superior and higher quality total wealth management strategy.

Duke Smith/Rottweiler Systems

For over 30 years Rottweiler Systems has serviced the Metro Atlanta area. Rottweiler still installs and services business telephone systems of just about any variety. Rottweiler also provides award winning monitored security systems; surveillance cameras and card access systems; all with interactive apps. Rottweiler technicians are experts which fully integrate diverse systems together to maximize the effectiveness of any one aspect. The result: Business Intelligence for key decision makers. Owners and managers will have more information to help them make more informed decisions, improve processes, and maximize efficiency. Combined with interactive mobile apps Rottweiler’s Systems provides solutions to business owners making them informed with what’s happening at their business from anywhere.

Cliff Tillery/Make It Loud

Make It Loud is a marketing company specializing in digital marketing. They provide web design, search engine optimization, social media, email marketing, printing and other marketing services, primarily for small and medium sized businesses.

 

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SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Patrick Sutton with Milner Inc.

Al Simon and Patrick Sutton

Al Simon and Patrick Sutton

Patrick Sutton/Milner Inc.

Milner is an expert at designing complete business solutions to improve the way large and small enterprises operate. Milner’s integrated use of the latest equipment and technology, tailored software, and business process changes helps companies improve efficiency and productivity, streamline operations, and stay competitive.

 

 

 

WEALTH MATTERS: Will or Trust: What is the Best Estate Planning Document for You?

Millie Baumbusch, Melissa Walker, Loraine DiSalvo, Craig Frankel

Millie Baumbusch, Melissa Walker, Loraine DiSalvo, Craig Frankel

On this week’s episode of “Wealth Matters”, hosts Craig Frankel and Millie Baumbusch discuss “Will or Trust: What is the Best Estate Planning Document for You?”. Guests include Loraine DiSalvo, Partner at Morgan DiSalvo, and Melissa Walker, Partner at Salo Walker.

ABOUT MELISSA WALKER

Melissa is a partner with the firm of Salo & Walker in Atlanta, and practices in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, charitable planning, fiduciary litigation and estate and gift tax.

Melissa is a graduate of Yale University (B.A., 1985) and Duke University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1988).

Prior to founding Salo & Walker in 1995, Melissa practiced with Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro in San Francisco and Long, Aldridge & Norman and Grenwald & Salo in Atlanta. She is a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia, a member of the American Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Association (member, Estate Planning and Probate Section), the State Bar of Georgia (Fiduciary Section, Chair, 2004-2005, Chair, Legislation Committee, 1999-2002, Chair, Rule Against Perpetuities Study Committee, 1999-2000), the State Bar of California, the Atlanta Estate Planning Council (member, Board of Directors, 2000-2002, 2010-2012), and the Decatur-DeKalb Estate Planning Council. Melissa is listed in Who‘s Who In American Law; Who‘s Who in America and The Best Lawyers In America. She serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of The Paideia School in Atlanta, GA.

Website: http://www.salowalker.com/

ABOUT LORAINE DISALVO

Loraine M. DiSalvo became a partner in Morgan + DiSalvo, P.C. in January 2005, after practicing at the firm as an associate since 1997. She obtained her JD, with distinction, from Emory University in 1997 and her B.A., in History, cum laude, from Georgia State University in 1994.

• Selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer in Trusts & Estates for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016
• Holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2009
• Rated 10.0 out of 10.0- Superb from Avvo.com and has maintained this rating for many years
• Named a Five Star Professional by Atlanta Magazine in 2015 and a Five Star Wealth Advisor for each of 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
• Past Chair of the Estate Planning & Probate Section of the Atlanta Bar Association and currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief for The Mortmain, the Section’s newsletter.
• Member-At-Large of the Atlanta Bar Association’s CLE Board of Trustees
• Member-At-Large of the Board of Directors for the Estate Planning Council of North Georgia
• Former President, former Treasurer, and current Advisory Board Member of the Professional Women’s Information Network, Inc. (“ProWIN”), a non-profit organization which is devoted to providing professional and entrepreneurial women with opportunities to network and develop themselves both personally and professionally.
• Spoken to numerous groups of both laypeople and professional advisors on estate planning-, tax-, and probate-related topics.

Website: www.morgandisalvo.com

ABOUT GASLOWITZ FRANKEL, LLC:

GF logoGaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.

To watch the video of this show, CLICK HERE.

If you would like to watch past episodes of “Wealth Matters”, please visit their You Tube Channel.

Remember to tune in on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 8:30 AM to listen live to their show!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EstateDispute

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EstateDispute

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/estatedispute

 

Anthony Rodriguez with the Aurora Theatre and John Miles with the Law Offices of John M. Miles

Mike Sammond, Anthony Rodriguez, John Miles, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Anthony Rodriguez, John Miles, Steven Julian

Anthony Rodriguez/Aurora Theatre

Under the artistic leadership of Co-Founders and Artistic Directors Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence, now in its 20th Season, Aurora Theatre produces professional live entertainment to suit everyone’s taste. Aurora Theatre is home to over 600 events each year. Two series of theatrical productions, the Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series and the GGC Harvel Lab Series, are comprised of the biggest Broadway plays and musicals alongside exciting contemporary theatre. Additionally, Aurora produces concerts, stand-up comedy, children’s programs, metro Atlanta’s top haunted attraction Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, as well as Atlanta’s only professional Spanish language theatre, Teatro Aurora. Aurora Theatre is a world class theatrical facility with two performance venues.

John Miles/Law Offices of John M. Miles

John Martin Miles is an attorney on private practice in Suwanee. He is a solo practitioner which means that when you retain him, he is who you get, not an associate whom you have never met. John has been practicing in Gwinnett County for 39 years and over that time his practice has morphed to reflect the economy and the demands of his clients. At the current time his practice is focused on what he calls “preventive law”.

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WEALTH MATTERS: Do The Children Want Our Antiques? Personal Property and Your Estate Plan

Millie Baumbusch, Spalding Nix, Roger Kirschenbaum, Robert Port

Millie Baumbusch, Spalding Nix, Roger Kirschenbaum, Robert Port

On this week’s episode of “Wealth Matters”, hosts Millie Baumbusch and Robert Port discuss “Do The Children Want Our Antiques? Personal Property and Your Estate Plan”. Guests include Roger Kirschenbaum, owner of Roger A. Kirschenbaum PC and Spalding Nix, owner of Spalding Nix Fine Art.

ABOUT ROGER KIRSCHENBAUM

Roger Kirschenbaum, WJRRoger Kirschenbaum obtained his undergraduate degree (B.A., 1978) from Brown University He began his practice of law in 1981 after his graduation from the Emory University School of Law. In 1985 he received a Master of Laws in Taxation degree from Emory. He is a member of both the Georgia Bar and New York Bar. Roger is a member of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council, served as Chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Atlanta Bar Association (2014-15), and serves on the Emory University Gift Planning Advisory Council. Roger has been a public arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

Roger was counsel to a client for a significant donation of an art collection to the High Museum of Art. Roger has expertise in probate matters relating to wrongful death negligence cases and has presented “The Role of the Personal Injury and Probate Attorney in Negligent Death Cases” with Laurie Speed for the Atlanta Bar Association in November 2011 and December 2013.

His primary areas of practice include estate planning, probate and estate administration, general corporate and business law, and related tax planning matters. Roger’s clients are mainly high net worth individuals and closely-held business owners for whom he plans the methods to achieve both fundamental and complex estate, business succession, and charitable goals.

Website: http://www.wjrlaw.com/our-attorneys/roger-a-kirschenbaum/

ABOUT SPALDING NIX

Spalding Nix, Spalding Nix Fine ArtAtlanta native Spalding Nix has a long history in the Atlanta art world – interning at the Heath Gallery, working at Jackson Fine Art, and opening his eponymous gallery in 2003. Spalding Nix majored in both Art History and Studio Art at the University of Virginia. After working at Jackson Fine Art after college, Spalding attended the University of Georgia’s School of Law specializing in Intellectual Property and International Law.

During his undergraduate and law school summers, Spalding worked at The National Gallery of Art on their Design and Development team and in the General Counsel’s Office of The Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. After passing the Georgia Bar, Spalding worked for Sotheby’s in their Client Development group working closely with Sotheby’s Appraisal and Valuations Department.

In the fall of 2003, Spalding opened Spalding Nix Fine Art. After working at Sotheby’s in New York, Spalding saw an opportunity to purchase 18th and 19th century paintings at auction in Europe and offer them to the Southeastern market. Additionally, Spalding followed his love for contemporary art with regular “Boutique Shows” at his gallery with artists like the ceramicist Garth Johnson and the painter Comer Jennings while serving on the board of MOCA GA.

Today, Spalding’s gallery highlights the best of contemporary art from abstract artists like Katherine Sandoz and Sally King Benedict to more traditional realists like Marc Chatov and Sarah Lamb. The gallery is unique, because it has moved beyond the white box of most contemporary galleries. It offers the work in a sumptuous setting with period antiques emphasizing the allure of the mix. “The Mix is IN,” says Spalding. “Mixing the old with the new allows both pieces to sing and truly reflects the collector’s taste. The “Golden Rule’ for any collector must be “Buy what you love!” Spalding’s gallery takes advantage of multiple platforms from 1stdibs to Facebook to promote his artists.

In addition to dealing art, Spalding is an appraiser valuing art and antiques who recently rediscovered a long lost Norman Rockwell. As an Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers, Mr. Nix provides valuation services for donation, estate, insurance, and litigation-related purposes.

As an art advisor, Spalding assists individual and corporate clients like the Fortune 500 company Printpack in navigating the art world by offering confidential and objective advice in the acquisition or sale of fine and decorative art.

Website: www.spaldingnixfineart.com

ABOUT GASLOWITZ FRANKEL, LLC:

GF logoGaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.

To watch the video of this show, CLICK HERE.

If you would like to watch past episodes of “Wealth Matters”, please visit their You Tube Channel.

Remember to tune in on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 8:30 AM to listen live to their show!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EstateDispute

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EstateDispute

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/estatedispute

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Holley Calmes & Amy Ward with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Dr. Taushlea Green with Caring Hands Mobile Chiropractic, Josh Seides with Technocademy, and Kyle Valencia with MotivDeals

Mike Sammond, Holley Calmes, Amy Ward, Dr Taushlea Green, Josh Seides, Kyle Valencia, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Holley Calmes, Amy Ward, Dr Taushlea Green, Josh Seides, Kyle Valencia, Steven Julian

Holley Calmes & Amy Ward/Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre has been nurturing young dancers since 1977. The first performing arts non-profit school and company in Gwinnett County, GBT has grown to become one of the most respected dance educators and performance companies in the metro Atlanta area. GBT’s “The Nutcracker” is Georgia’s second largest, 16 shows performed annually at the Infinite Energy Theatre, formerly the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, the first three weekends in December and accompanied by the beautiful Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra.

Dr. Taushlea Green/Caring Hands Mobile Chiropractic

At Caring Hands Chiropractic they understand how hectic life can be, that is why they come to your home or office. Caring Hands Chiropractic provides spinal correction for adults and children as well as prenatal chiropractic care. They are dedicated to finding a better way for their patients to heal and reach their full potential. It’s their belief that everyone, no matter what age, can benefit from chiropractic care. Spinal misalignment prevents healthy cell metabolism and organ function. Physical and mental wellness is also hindered. They want to help you through chiropractic care. At Caring Hands Chiropractic, they believe that the human body has the power to heal itself. Pain isn’t something you should have to live with. They can help you get on the road to good health.

Josh Seides/Technocademy

Josh Seides is a high school senior from Alpharetta High School in Atlanta. He is the Founder/CEO of a nonprofit organization called Technocademy. They help senior citizens and veterans connect with their family and friends by offering free technology lessons throughout the community. They have helped over 170 thousand people learn technology and have spread awareness of digital illiteracy to over 18.3 million people through online campaigns. They have been featured in US News and World Report, Yahoo!, Entrepreneur, AllBusiness, and others.

Kyle Valencia/MotivDeals Fundraising

Supporting cancer research, upgrading sports equipment, remodeling your school cafeteria, or building a great youth center. Motivdeals was created to help people who are motivated to get things done. They help local sports teams, schools, churches, and other organizations raise funds in a new and exciting way! Forget the candles, cookies, gift wrap, and deal cards that people either don’t want or they lose! Motivdeals has developed a user experience, whereby members can access tons of local deals 24/7, using their mobile devices!

To watch the video of this show, CLICK HERE.

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SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Todd Evans of Jackson EMC and North Johnson of Gwinnett Braves

Al Simon, Todd Evans, North Johnson

Al Simon, Todd Evans, North Johnson

Todd Evans/Jackson EMC

Jackson EMC is a non-profit electrical service provider serving parts of 10 North Georgia Counties. The cooperative was started by farmers in Jackson County 77 years ago. They serve over 100,000 meters in Gwinnett County. Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, one of the largest electric cooperatives in Georgia and the nation, is headquartered 50 miles northeast of Atlanta in Jefferson, GA. The cooperative serves more than 219,400 meters in total.

North Johnson/Gwinnett Braves

The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Their 72 home games are played at Coolray Field and 2016 will be their 8th season in Gwinnett County. Opening Day is scheduled for April 14th against the Norfolk Tides. G-Braves alumni include Freddie Freeman, Craig Kimbrel, Jason Heyward, Julio Teheran, Matt Wisler and Mike Foltyniewicz.