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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
European Darts Open LIVE RESULTS: Aspinall and Bunting cruise through but Smith CRASHES OUT to world No 137
THE European Darts Open is LIVE from Leverkusen - and there have been some shock early exits! Four-time PDC World Cup of Darts winner Raymond van Barneveld went crashing out in the first round at the hands of Andreas Harryson - with the world No 137 then going on to beat 2023 world champion Michael Smith. No 1 seed Stephen Bunting and Premier League Darts semi-finalist Nathan Aspinall both entered in the second round and made it safely into round three. Neither Prem winner Luke Humphries and runner-up Luke Littler are both not featuring in the tournament. While Michael van Gerwen is also absent as he takes a break from the sport following his split from wife Daphne. Follow ALL of the latest updates below...
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
European Darts Open LIVE RESULTS: Tournament on NOW with Aspinall and Bunting in action TONIGHT after Smith CRASHES OUT
THE European Darts Open is LIVE from Leverkusen - and there has been some shock early exits! Four-time PDC World Cup of Darts winner Raymond van Barneveld went crashing out in the first round at the hands of Andreas Harryson - with the Swede then going on to beat 2023 world champion Michael Smith. Stephen Bunting enters as the No 1 seed and is joined by Premier League Darts semi-finalist Nathan Aspinall. Neither Prem winner Luke Humphries and runner-up Luke Littler are both not featuring in the tournament. While Michael van Gerwen is also absent as he takes a break from the sport following his split from wife Daphne. Follow ALL of the latest updates below...
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
The Financial Partners Celebrates 15 Years of Premium Finance Excellence Grounded in Expertise and Legacy
05/30/2025, Duluth, Georgia // PRODIGY: Feature Story // The Financial Partners Group (TFP), a premier life insurance brokerage agency specializing in premium finance, is celebrating its 15th anniversary, marking a milestone in an industry where trust, precision, and consistent performance are paramount. Founded in 2010 by veteran advisor Michael (Mike) Smith (and now retired partner Kathleen M. Donnelly), TFP has earned a national reputation for delivering highly specialized, mathematically sound premium financing strategies for high-net-worth clients through its TFP Legacy Plan. The Financial Partners What started as a means to capture profit and control over business placed outside a former general agency has evolved into a powerhouse niche firm that is now synonymous with integrity and success in the premium finance life insurance (PFLI) sector. 'Most people in financial services shy away from life insurance. I leaned in,' says Smith, whose journey began in 1983 and took a pivotal turn in 2011, when a prominent family office trusted him to restructure a portfolio of life insurance assets. His recommendation, premium financing, was bold, and it set TFP on a trajectory that would define its identity. That project became the proving ground for what would later become the TFP Legacy Plan: a customizable framework that combines leverage, tax advantages, and equity index performance to create maximum death benefit or tax-free retirement income with minimal out-of-pocket cost. 'Premium financing is conceptually simple, but in practice, it's highly complex. If this isn't what you do every day, you shouldn't be doing it without a committed, knowledgeable partner,' Smith explains. That belief underpins the firm's client-first, advisor-supported approach. Smith is hands-on in every major client engagement, guiding strategy design and participating in early client conversations to ensure the plan fits both the client's financial goals and risk tolerance. Despite the controversy that sometimes surrounds premium finance, TFP's track record is a point of pride. Smith further shares, 'We may not be able to prevent everything, but our commitment to due diligence, documentation, and constant client engagement is what has protected our clients.' The TFP Legacy Plan continues to adapt to changes in the market of interest rates, inflation, and estate tax exposure, offering high-net-worth individuals a structured, scalable way to leverage life insurance for tax-free income, estate planning, and wealth transfer. Smith credits his early mentor, a retired industry expert, for urging him to build independent models, a move that now defines TFP's continuous innovation. He shares, 'We've taken the design further, deeper. Every model is custom-built, and every assumption is stress-tested. And if a client isn't mentally or financially suited for premium finance, we'll tell them not to do it.' That honesty has built trust. As for the future, TFP is built to last. In late 2024, Smith finalized a succession plan that included his daughter, Kennedy Smith, and rising team member and Director of Logistics and Case Management, Harris Vinson, each now a minority stakeholder in the firm. 'I want clients to know that this business isn't just about me but a legacy for us and them. Kennedy and Harris are deeply committed, capable, and already driving growth. There's a real, living succession plan here.' Fifteen years long-standing, TFP now enters its next chapter with the same clarity that shaped its founding: delivering precise, customized, and responsibly managed premium finance solutions that protect legacies and amplify wealth. There is no offer to sell, no solicitation of an offer to buy, and no recommendation of any security or any other product or service in this article. Moreover, nothing contained in this should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security, or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. It is your responsibility to determine whether any investment, investment strategy, security, or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your investment objectives, financial circumstances, and risk tolerance. Consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax advisor regarding your specific business, legal, or tax situation. Media Contact Name: The Financial Partners Group Email: [email protected] Source published by Submit Press Release >> The Financial Partners Celebrates 15 Years of Premium Finance Excellence Grounded in Expertise and Legacy
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Hearing Notice - Disciplinary Hearing for Michael Rolland Smith will be held virtually Français
HALIFAX, NS, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - The hearing scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) pursuant to the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules in the matter of Michael Rolland Smith will now be held virtually. The hearing is open to the public unless the panel orders otherwise. The decision of the hearing panel will be made available at Hearing Date: June 2, 2025 at 10:00 am (Atlantic Time) Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (via videoconference) Members of the public, who would like to obtain further particulars, should fill out this questionnaire. The hearing concerns allegations that Michael Smith: misappropriated or otherwise obtained monies from a client, some or all of which he did not repay; changed the designated beneficiary for a client's mutual fund accounts to his family members; and failed to cooperate with an investigation into his conduct by CIRO Staff. The Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations, which set out the allegations, are available at: Smith, Michael – Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations At all material times, Michael Smith conducted business with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. in the Amherst, Nova Scotia area. Michael Smith is not currently registered in the securities industry in any capacity. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is the national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers and trading activity on Canada's debt and equity marketplaces. CIRO is committed to the protection of investors, providing efficient and consistent regulation, and building Canadians' trust in financial regulation and the people managing their investments. For more information, visit All information about disciplinary proceedings relating to current and former member firms and individual registrants under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules (for investment dealers), the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules (for mutual fund dealers) and the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) is available on CIRO's website. Background information regarding the qualifications and disciplinary history, if any, of advisors currently employed by CIRO-regulated investment firms is available free of charge through the AdvisorReport service. Information on how to make dealer, advisor or marketplace-related complaints is available by calling 1-877-442-4322. CIRO investigates possible misconduct by its member firms and individual registrants. It can bring disciplinary proceedings which may result in sanctions including fines, suspensions, permanent bars, expulsion from membership, or termination of rights and privileges for individuals and firms.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hearing Notice - Disciplinary Hearing for Michael Rolland Smith will be held virtually
HALIFAX, NS, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - The hearing scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) pursuant to the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules in the matter of Michael Rolland Smith will now be held virtually. The hearing is open to the public unless the panel orders otherwise. The decision of the hearing panel will be made available at Hearing Date: June 2, 2025 at 10:00 am (Atlantic Time) Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (via videoconference) Members of the public, who would like to obtain further particulars, should fill out this questionnaire. The hearing concerns allegations that Michael Smith: misappropriated or otherwise obtained monies from a client, some or all of which he did not repay; changed the designated beneficiary for a client's mutual fund accounts to his family members; and failed to cooperate with an investigation into his conduct by CIRO Staff. The Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations, which set out the allegations, are available at: Smith, Michael – Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations At all material times, Michael Smith conducted business with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. in the Amherst, Nova Scotia area. Michael Smith is not currently registered in the securities industry in any capacity. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is the national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers and trading activity on Canada's debt and equity marketplaces. CIRO is committed to the protection of investors, providing efficient and consistent regulation, and building Canadians' trust in financial regulation and the people managing their investments. For more information, visit All information about disciplinary proceedings relating to current and former member firms and individual registrants under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules (for investment dealers), the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules (for mutual fund dealers) and the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) is available on CIRO's website. Background information regarding the qualifications and disciplinary history, if any, of advisors currently employed by CIRO-regulated investment firms is available free of charge through the AdvisorReport service. Information on how to make dealer, advisor or marketplace-related complaints is available by calling 1-877-442-4322. CIRO investigates possible misconduct by its member firms and individual registrants. It can bring disciplinary proceedings which may result in sanctions including fines, suspensions, permanent bars, expulsion from membership, or termination of rights and privileges for individuals and firms. SOURCE Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
