NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Thursday, November 30: Carlyle Group Inc. (NASD: CG) will replace ICU Medical Inc. (NASD: ICUI) in the S&P MidCap 400. ICU Medical will replace PacWest Bancorp (NASD: PACW) in the S&P SmallCap 600. Banc of California Inc. (NYSE:BANC) is acquiring PacWest Bancorp in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions. Post-merger, Banc of California will remain in the S&P SmallCap 600. ICU Medical is more representative of the small-cap market space.WP Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) will replace Worthingt

DALLAS, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avantax®, a leader in tax-focused financial planning and wealth management, welcomed more than 150 independent Financial Professionals during the first three quarters of 2023 as advisor appetite remains high for aligning with Avantax's deep pool of tax professionals and accounting practices. "We had an incredible third quarter and I'm proud of how we continue attracting Financial Professionals, including licensed tax professionals; they're obviously seeing the value in Avantax having firmly planted our flag in tax-intelligent financial planning," said Tim Stewart, VP and Head of Business Development at Avantax. "We have kept strong traction with p

DALLAS, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avantax®, a leader in tax-focused financial planning, today announced the appointment of Melissa Loner, AIF® as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. With more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Loner has worked as a financial planner in addition to numerous corporate leadership roles. She has spent a significant portion of her career in the Home Office of various independent firms, working in due diligence, marketing, transitions, operations, supervision, compliance, and fiduciary services. "I am pleased to welcome Melissa who joins an energized Avantax leadership team committed to creating value for our Finan