Fred B. Holmes & Associates*

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.

The Entrepreneur's Source: Franchise Consulting and Coaching

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.