Thought Leadership

– Contributed Content, Northern Trust Corp. Sharing wealth too freely with your children or attaching “hard and fast” rules to accessing your wealth, may have an unintended negative impact on their motivation to work hard and forge their own paths in life. Implementing a comprehensive wealth plan, with constructive guidance for how beneficiaries can put

For many Tampa Bay business owners, value extends beyond a full sale to smarter exit and recap strategies.

By Tamara Galla, President & CEO of PDI Connection Founded with a vision to transform the recruitment landscape, we are a dedicated team of recruiting professionals who understand the core of what it takes to find your next great employee. Partnering with you to help you successfully build your company with amazing employees and the

By Brent Irish, owner of Closet Envy First and foremost, my heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These storms have left a profound mark on our beloved Tampa Bay area. My home and business, like many of yours, have experienced severe flooding, bringing the reality of

In the ever-evolving world of home improvement, where each investment is measured by its impact on property value, wallcoverings emerge as a smarter choice above stone and tile focal walls. Smartly chosen Wallcoverings can harmonize preexisting tile, cabinets and countertops to create a cohesive modernized room. We aren’t talking about your grandmothers’ florals, oh no!

By John Couris, President and CEO, Florida Health Sciences Center (Tampa General Hospital) For nearly a century, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has delivered exceptional patient care, developed initiatives and cultivated partnerships to enhance the world-class services it provides to Tampa Bay and beyond. Today, that work continues as TGH leads the region and the state

By Taylor Ranker, II, chief executive officer of Questmont Virtual Family Office As a successful business owner you do, in fact, have a target on your back. As your wealth and visibility grow so does that target. If you are in this category with dozens, or even hundreds, of employees you are one of the

By Michelle M. Gervais, partner at Blank Rome Politics aside, according to President Biden, the banishing of non-compete agreements is rooted in the argument that “…Capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism; it’s exploitation.”[1]  In that vein, last month, the Federal Trade Commission imposed a new rule, banning virtually all non-compete agreements across the country. According to

By Marlene Spalten, president and chief executive officer, Community Foundation Tampa Bay Picture this: A thriving Tampa Bay community where every person has equitable access to opportunity and prosperity. That is the Community Foundation Tampa Bay’s bold vision for our region, one we share with others who care about this area’s long-term growth and development.

By Gilbert Broco, president, CI Group In the evolving landscape of business, where competition is fierce and talent is sought after, fostering a strong company culture has become a critical component for success. While the concept of company culture encompasses a multitude of factors, one often overlooked but immensely impactful aspect is workplace design. The

Owning rental real estate can be a great way to supplement the income you receive from your regular job. Investing in rental property can generate recurring cash flow, help build long-term wealth and even capture some unique tax benefits. But, to reap all these benefits, you need to understand the rules for this type of

By Kathy Hargreaves, CPA/CFP/CPC & Dawn Morgan, CPA COVID has been a disrupter for change everywhere and it has permanently altered our expectations about the way physicians, and other providers, approach the delivery of health care. When the virus was recognized as a critical threat, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a mandate which closed, or