Digest

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By TIMES STAFF
Published August 13, 2007

Who's News

Coldwell Banker firms merge: Frederic Samson, broker and owner of Coldwell Banker Action Realty, and Sultana Frazis, broker and owner of Coldwell Banker Suncoast Realty, announced the merger of their companies to Coldwell Banker Action Realty. They have a large team of experienced real estate agents working in residential and commercial sales, and also offer property management. The main office is in the Trinity Professional Center off Mitchell Boulevard at 8820 Belagio Drive, New Port Richey. Go to their Web site: www.cbarealtor.com or call 727 372-9000.

Ed Morse Buick expansion: The $7-million reconstruction and expansion at Ed Morse Buick in Port Richey is reaching the completion stage without interference to the present operations. This will provide a more spacious and convenient facility for the customer. This complex joins the other two newly constructed Mazda and Suzuki facilities on 22 acres adjacent to U.S. 19. Ed Morse has been in the automotive business for more than 50 years and remains family-owned and -operated.

Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction

For the third year in a row, the financial services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study, announced Chad Clark, a financial adviser in New Port Richey.

The study measures overall investor satisfaction with full-service investment firms based on six factors (in order of importance): financial adviser/broker; account setup/account offerings; investment performance; commissions and fees; account statements; and convenience.

Edward Jones ranked highest in investor satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates in 2005 and 2006, and highest in 2002 in a tie, when the study began.

The New Port Richey financial advisers include Chad Clark at (727) 863-4491; Rob Lunden at (727) 372-7678; Kam Frosh-Singleton at (727) 817-1783; and Kris Galloway at (727) 372-9277.

Body Shop coordinator honored: Lisa Kerns of the Body Shop At Home was recently honored at the Body Shop at Home National Conference held Aug. 2-5 in Orlando. Kerns was recognized as the No. 1 New Coordinator in Personal Sales and the No. 1 New Coordinator in Personal Recruiting. Web site: www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/lkerns.

Send all articles to Lucille Lazich, 11321 U.S. 19, Port Richey, FL 34668, fax (727) 869-6233 or e-mail lazich@sptimes.com.

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