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Considering the current environment and our recent history, everyone seems to be searching for something stable and consistent - and with good reason. Trustworthy sources of information, education, and knowledge have risen to the forefront as a valuable commodity. And while trustworthy is a subjective term, open to interpretation, a few characteristics are paramount to most definitions - stability, reliability, and sincerity. Many times, trust is defined as a reciprocal relationship - one dependent on personal involvement from all involved parties. This search for trustworthy information sources extends to cover many areas of our lives these days - even our pocketbooks.
Since 1972, the Mississippi Gulf Coast community has been fortunate to be home to just such a resource. Fred B. Holmes & Associates, which since its inception has served as a significant source for reliable information regarding personal and business financial matters. Fred, along with his wife, Linda, believe in their community - they believe in becoming personally invested in their community and working to make it a better place. Fred and Linda are actively involved with the Make a Wish Foundation. Fred is a past Chairman for March of Dimes, and he also has served as Chairman for Gulfport's Development Commission. In light of their personal dedication to the community, it has been a natural progression for Holmes to lend their professional abilities to enhance the community. Fred leads educational events on a regular basis, at various locations and in a variety of settings - from local fish houses to community colleges to universities to upscale private clubs. The mission at Holmes & Associates is to offer the community a valuable combination of trustworthy information, education, and knowledge along with the products and services to examine current financial situations and implement feasible strategies. It is comforting to find community trust in today's all-too-self involved society.
*Investment Advisor Representative of and securities offered through ING Financial Partners, Inc. Member SIPC. 23 -39th Street, Gulfport, MS 39507. Phone 228.863.6500. Holmes & Associates is not a subsidiary of nor controlled by ING Financial Partners, Inc.
Ben Hinton is the local business owner of The Entrepreneur’s Source. The Entrepreneur’s Source is a consulting/coaching firm that specializes in matching their clients to franchises and business opportunities that meet their goals, needs and expectations. He uses a proven success system that was developed by The Entrepreneur’s Source founders, who share 40 years experience in all aspects of franchising and business success. Their goals are to help their clients find the right business investment, and to ensure a positive relationship between their client and franchisor. Their tools are education, coaching and the knowledge of opportunities across the country.
Ben joined The Entrepreneur’s Source after a successful career in sales, marketing, and business development with Comcast Cable and T-Mobile USA. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and The E-Source Academy, an intense and rigorous training on coaching, franchising, and self-employment options. Ben joined the Entrepreneur’s Source because of his desire to help people achieve their career dreams of self-employment and business ownership.
He is an avid sports fan who enjoys collegiate and professional basketball and football.
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Committed to providing superior financial advice and service for almost 20 years, Suzie Pierce Sawyer is a registered Financial Advisor who helps her clients pursue their financial goals. Suzie is a graduate and active alumnus of the University of Mississippi. Prior to her career as a financial advisor, she was associated with WLOX Broadcasting for 14 years. Suzie is associated with Trinity Investment Services, which offers securities through Century Securities Associates, Inc., Member SIPC & FINRA, a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. and sister firm of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. Stifel is a full-service investment firm established in 1890, which provides brokerage, trading, investment advice, and related financial services to individual and institutional investors. Trinity Investment Services specializes in providing retirement plan solutions for individuals and businesses utilizing the vast resources and other experienced professionals at Stifel Nicolaus. Trinity was honored to be a recipient of the Better Business Bureau 2008 Business Integrity Award sponsored by the Better Business Bureau and Mississippi Business Journal. We were also the 2008 Tapestry Award winner in the category of Personal Services presented by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. It is a privilege for us to be recognized publicly as persons of honor, especially when we strive for this in our lives. In an effort to provide advice and service to the community, Suzie is a featured contributor for several publications. Throughout her career, Suzie has also been affiliated with professional organizations. She has been a member of the FINRA (formerly NASD) Board of Arbitrators since 1995. Locally, she has served as a former member and officer of the Board of Directors for Coast Transit Authority and Westminster Academy, and is a current member of the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau of Mississippi, and a Board member of the Harrison County Beautification Committee. She is an active member of St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport, where she serves as a Eucharistic Minister. Suzie has been married to her husband and business partner, Bob, since 1982, and they have two children, John and Betsey.
