PRWeek Recognizes Matthew Parnell of Sony Electronics on its 40 Under 40 List
Matthew Parnell began his career as a financial analyst for Accenture, moved to Sony in a similar role, but then discovered what would become his passion when he became a PR specialist with Sony Home Audio and Mobile electronics group in 2008. Since then he has ascended the ladder at Sony. He currently leads all PR and marketing efforts at Sony Digital Imaging as well as community/influencer efforts across all of Sony. Many of the initiatives Parnell developed and launched for Digital Imaging and other
Finance Tips for Grads as They Enter the Workforce
By Steven DeMatteo, Financial Advisor and Certified Exit PlanningAdvisor at UBS Wealth Management USA Now that graduation season is over and students have turned the tassel to the other side, it's on to the next stage. Graduating from high school and college are not only exciting milestones, they also mark important transitions from student to adulthood, with increased independence for the next chapter in life. As college graduates enter the working world, it is a good time to set personal finance
3 Steps to Live & Invest With Greater Purpose
By Chelsey Frate, Financial Advisor at UBS Wealth Management Research supports that the impact of COVID-19, social activism, and economic uncertainty has influenced both women’s and men’s choices in jobs, priorities, and investing. 82% of women surveyed, in a new study from UBS, “Women on Purpose,” say the events of the last few years have made them reassess their purpose and what’s important to them. Specific findings from the study include that: 70% want to make more of a difference in the
In Anticipation of Wedding Season, Important Money Conversations Every Couple Should Have
By Steven DeMatteo, Financial Advisor and Certified Exit Planning Advisor at UBS Wealth Management USA With many couples getting engaged at the holidays and on Valentine’s Day, can wedding season be far away? June, September and October are the most popular months to get married in Southern California. But before the events are planned and the honeymoon is over, it’s time for many to take an important first step … talking about money. Yet, only about 20% of couples tend to make long-term
Planning Towards a Smooth Transition: Eight Steps for a Business Transition
Provided by: Steven DeMatteo, Senior Vice President - Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services, Certified Exit Planning Advisor As a business owner, you've worked hard to build your business. But what about the day when you might want to walk away from it all? Business transition planning is perhaps one of the most complex tasks a business owner will encounter. Many owners have a substantial portion of their family wealth invested in the business, a complexity that requires broader financial planning
Economic Impact of COVID-19
It takes strong commerce to build vibrant communities and neighborhoods rely on local tax dollars for those vibrant communities. No one ever expected or prepared for an unprecedented crisis that is facing us and forcing businesses to close, employees to lose jobs and our worlds being turned upside down. COVID-19, is here and is having a major economic impact both globally and locally. While the COVID-19 has a direct impact on the physical health of the people in our region it has also begun to take its