Queen City Angels’ Post

At CONNECT 2023, we had the chance to ask CBVs how the CBV designation has helped them in their career and professional development. Here’s what Brian Langis, CBV, CEO, and Director, Cape May Capital, had to say about the role the designation has played in advancing his valuation journey. He also has an insightful question for people. Watch till the end. Stay tuned for more! Learn more about the CBV designation here: https://lnkd.in/gghgjB2g #BecomeACbv #BusinessValuation #LeadersInValuation

It’s fair to say this post has sparked some debate! For what it’s worth, I believe that acknowledgement of distinguished service at the highest/state level is important and should be encouraged and applauded. My unease with the recent honours list is not that I think CFOs are undeserving of the award, but how poorly all the other fabulous, dedicated, and hard-working staff are represented. In summary: I don’t necessarily want to see less CFOs on there, but I do 100% want to see a greater representation of the diversity of ranks and roles and people the Service employs. I wanted to check whether this most recent list was a one-off in terms of representation and discovered the following: In England and Wales alone, between June 2019 – June 2024, a total of 51 Q/KFSMs have been awarded, of which 30 have been for current or recently-retired CFOs (59% of the total). CFOs do not represent 59% of their workforce, so I am still of the opinion that representation of the Fire Service at the state level should be more diverse. I’ve also looked into the Ambulance Service figures for England and Wales over the same time period. Total Q/KAMs awarded = 39, total awarded to CEOs = 1 (3%). I didn’t post originally to “bash” the Service (one I was in for 15 years hence feeling like I could express my concerns): quite the opposite. It’s because I have had the honour of working for and with so many people who won’t seek praise or promotion necessarily but would be thoroughly deserving of their time at Windsor Castle and to have that KAM against their name, that I feel that the nominations and awards process could do so much better in helping to achieve that.

Proud sharing this Forbes article on MidFirst Bank and what makes the bank's culture and ownership so unique. If a banking partner that prioritizes YOU first is important to you, maybe MidFirst Bank is a right fit. Let's talk. #MidFirstBank #CommercialBanking Tony Ghigo Stacie Gries

We proudly added our 2023 Honor Club block to the trophy, and it means the world to us. This award is not just a recognition—it’s a reflection of our mission to protect lives and families. We’ve got big goals ahead, a growing team, and plenty of opportunities to improve, so we can continue serving our customers even better! #HonorClub #MissionDriven #TeamGrowth #LifeInsurance #HomeInsurance #AutoInsurance #InsuranceProtection #ProtectingFamilies #InsuranceGoals #CustomerFirst #HereForYou #ProtectedbyPlank

The Aviva Conference is always a brilliant day and our 2024 Conference was just that! It's always great catching up with our Brokers and listening to their insights, and help us understand what's going great, and how we can work better together to grow into the future together. Certainly exciting times ahead! #aviva #brokerconfernce2024 #insurance #partnership #workingtogether

🎉 Today, we proudly added our 2023 Honor Club notch to the trophy, and it means the world to me. This award is not just a recognition—it’s a reminder of the challenges we faced in our early years and, more importantly, a reflection of our mission to protect lives and families. Even more exciting, we’ve already qualified for 2024! 🙌 But our journey for this year isn’t over yet. We’ve got big goals ahead, a growing team, and plenty of opportunities to improve so we can continue serving our customers even better in 2025. Here’s to the future! 🚀 #HonorClub #MissionDriven #AlwaysImproving #TeamGrowth #Grateful #LifeInsurance #HomeInsurance #AutoInsurance #InsuranceProtection #ProtectingFamilies #InsuranceGoals #CustomerFirst #HereForYou #InsuranceProfessionals #FutureFocused #LocalInsuranceAgent #LikeAGoodNeighbor

Having a group of peers in your corner can be transformative for your career–especially when you’re an emerging professional. That’s why joining TSCPA and other professional organizations can be critical for boosting your network and career. But don’t just take our word for it! Members like Zachary Plattner, CPA, Senior Accountant, Compass East have seen first-hand how joining TSCPA can make a difference.

Great article about MidFirst Bank.

Financial Literacy is fundamental! I feel privileged to join forces with Exceeds Expectations, Inc. #Community #FinancialLiteracy

Great interview in Insurance Post this week with our UK CEO Michael Rea covering everything from record-breaking revenue and recruitment of talent to rates, deal rationale and rugby – as Gallagher becomes the first broking firm to break through the £1bn revenue barrier in sister title Insurance Age’s annual Top 100 UK Insurance Brokers. While scale is valued at Gallagher, Michael tells Jonathan Swift why it will never be as important as consistent and sustainable growth: “Scale should not be just for vanity. It is only important if you do something with it: bring the best possible solutions to clients and make sure you get the best insurer deals in the market. We are really focused on growing the business year-on-year because that means a few things: it makes us investable, whether that is in people or tech platforms. So having growth and cash flow is important and that is what we tend to focus on.” For the full UK broker rankings from Insurance Age, head here > https://lnkd.in/dphVhXNF