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A few weeks ago, I visited NYC—the place where I was born! (Fun fact: I always thought I was born in Flushing, but turns out, it was St. John’s Hospital in Manhattan. So technically, Manhattan is my birthplace!) While I was there, I indulged in one of my favorite foods: bagels. It got me thinking—what makes NYC bagels so good? A little research revealed it’s not just the famous NYC water (though that helps), but the meticulous process behind them. From perfecting the ratio of ingredients to letting the dough rest, boiling, and then baking—it’s a labor of love that takes up to 24 hours. Yet, even in 20-degree weather, there’s always a line around the corner. Why? Because the result is worth the wait. This reminded me of how we approach our work at Merit Financial Advisors. Like crafting the perfect bagel, there are no shortcuts when it comes to building something exceptional. It’s about the people, the process, and the products and services we provide. We take the time to get it right—helping our advisors serve their clients with care and precision. Just like those NYC bagels, when you put in the work, the results speak for themselves. 🥯✨ P.S. Yes, I purchased the bagels to happily carry them back to Atlanta because it was so worth it. 💞 #NYC #Bagels #Precision #Community #MeritFinancialAdvisors #NoShortcuts

It’s official – the winter holidays are around the corner. This season is when many of us gather to celebrate with extended family. No matter how you celebrate, our relatives are always prepared with enough questions to last through the final eggnog toast. Check out the tips in the article linked below for managing Q&A – whether the questions are coming from the Board of Directors or your dear Aunt Sue. #ManagingQuestions #EffectiveCommunication https://lnkd.in/g938beTv

Check out these 5 Reasons why people are switching to Cox Mobile in Northern Virginia Magazine. Hint, hint- Saving big money is 1! Margaret-Hunter Wade Johnathan Gutierrez Reid Holley Stephen Kraning Eddie Jenkins Aehee Park Luis Crevoisier Keith Lansdowne Selena Sweatt 5 Reasons Why People Are Switching to Cox Mobile (northernvirginiamag.com)

First impressions matter. My wife and I serve on the leadership team at our church. Most Sundays, we’re at church at 6:20 a.m. to prepare our environment for Sunday service. We put up canopies, make coffee, put up flags, clean bathrooms, and nurseries, restock… all the unglamorous things. That means we bring the girls with us, too. The alarm goes off at 4:30am, and needless to say, they’re not usually thrilled. And serving is a family affair. They absolutely help. “Why do we serve so much, Dad?!” I get this question a lot. We tell them, “Because this could be someone’s first time coming to church, and how it looks and how it feels matters when they show up.” How do people see you or your company for the first time? What do they see when they pull into the parking lot? What’s the first thing they see and hear in the office? Is it clean? Do people seem engaged or disconnected? Can you smell the break room lunches from the lobby? Are people energetic? Are you smiling or stressed? So many things can be determined without a word ever being spoken. So, it’s your job to ensure that your culture and environment speak to your core values. They do, whether you’re intentional about it or not.

An estimated 7.2 billion was spent on St. Patrick's Day this past weekend! That's about $44 per household. That's a lot of beer and lucky charms! 🍀 🍺 Despite rising costs, are you spending more or less on Holidays? #StPatricksDaySpending #MarketResearch #ConsumerInsights #HolidaySpending #IrishCelebration #Trends2024 #GreenSpending #RetailAnalysis #EconomicImpact #DataDrivenDecisions

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Happy #FACSfamFriday, everyone! Emily Davison, MBA, one of our Business Development Managers and lover of antique collecting, is next to enter our spotlight. Check out Emily's responses to our questions below, as well as a photo of Emily with her mom and sister. Do you have any questions for Emily or other FACS employees you'd like to see answered in the next #FACSfamFriday? Let us know by commenting on this post. What’s your favorite thing about working at FACS?  The people! The average tenure at FACS was very impressive to me when I first found FACS, and I see the passion expressed in great work on a daily basis. Not to mention the amount of brainpower amongst our experts! Very proud to represent them in my role. What is one thing we don't know about you (non-work-related)?  I've always loved collecting antiques. On a Saturday/Sunday, you can find me out hunting for unique pieces. What is one thing that you geek out about?  Home improvement--Laying the tile in my condo was incredibly fun! What is one way that you unwind?  A run outside, a good fiction book, or meditation. Depends on where I'm drained. What is your favorite sweet treat?  Ice cream cake. What celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee?  Sade. What is one of your favorite books?  The Four Agreements :)

We KNOW how much we all love sweet summer treats! Thanks for the feedback spotlighting The Dash Inn, now let's move on to Main Street Treats! Another favorite stop amongst locals for a refreshing summertime treat while you hang out on the parklet and just enjoy downtown! Tell us your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite treats you like to get from them! #mainstreettreats #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness Natalie Day

Check this list—twice—to ensure that you've got all your bases covered on the big day. #thanksgiving #cusickgrouprealtors #realestate https://buff.ly/4hX7kbQ

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Wishing our American friends, panelists, clients, and colleagues a wonderful holiday celebration filled with laughter, barbecue, fireworks, and some R&R with family or friends! ✨ 🎇 🌟 #FourthOfJuly #FamilyTime #Celebrate #IndependenceDay #Barbeque #USA #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #OpinionsLinkResearch #OpinionsLink #PaidStudies #paidmarketresearch #paidresearch