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Financial Gravity Welcomes New Family Office Director Kristopher Blasl

Financial Gravity Companies, Inc.

Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (OTC: FGCO) (“Financial Gravity”) Gravity welcomes Kristopher Blasl aboard as a Family Office Director. Kristopher, a seasoned financial planner with a background in sports medicine, brings a unique perspective to the world of financial services. His academic journey laid the foundation for a career driven by a passion for helping others achieve their goals. He holds a Master’s from Baylor University and a Bachelor’s from the University of South Florida. Transitioning from the dynamic field of sports medicine, where patience and intentionality are paramount, He seamlessly pivoted into the financial services industry. For the past six years, Kris has had the privilege of working within a collaborative team environment, specializing in comprehensive financial planning. Kris joins us from 49 Financial and will be transitioning all of his current clients to Financial Gravity. Professionally, his approach is guided by a commitment to understanding each client's unique goals and tailoring strategies to suit their individual needs. Whether it's retirement planning, investment management, or wealth preservation, he strives to provide holistic solutions that empower his clients to make informed financial decisions. He is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of financial planning and fostering meaningful relationships built on trust, integrity, and shared success. As a Family Office Director, Kristopher is responsible for prescribing advanced tax solutions and ensuring his network of partners fill those solutions with fidelity to his plan. He relies on the experts at Financial Gravity, Inc., a true partner -- not just a vendor -- who helps him deliver lower costs, higher tax efficiency, more comprehensive diversification, and more transparent risk management. Kristopher shared, “I am excited to escalate and transform my business into running and managing a multi-family office. I was drawn to Financial Gravity’s approach to giving “conflict-free” advice. The value that Financial Gravity brings to the table will help me better serve my clients.” Financial Gravity CEO Scott Winters shared, “We are thrilled to have Kristopher join us at Financial Gravity. We are excited to discover he shares our vision. We eagerly embrace the collaborative journey ahead.” About Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. Financial Gravity Companies Inc., along with its subsidiary companies, provides investment and tax professionals with a turnkey family office charter. We help tax professionals evolve from the commoditized business of tax compliance to a Family Office Director that runs and manages their own multi-family office. Family Office Directors are able to leverage the Financial Gravity systems, technology, proprietary resources, and deep domain expertise to bring an elevated and holistic financial service experience to their clients that spans proactive tax planning, retirement and estate planning, wealth management, and risk mitigation. For more information about Financial Gravity Companies, Inc., please visit https://financialgravity.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors that could delay, divert, or change any of them and could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the current expectations. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect Financial Gravity's business, and Financial Gravity undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Contact Details Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. Scott Winters +1 800-588-3893 scott.winters@financialgravity.com Company Website https://financialgravity.com/

May 08, 2024 09:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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May 08, 2024 09:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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AAPI-Owned Three Ships Beauty Raises $2.5 Million

Three Ships Beauty

The award-winning brand will use the additional funding to further expand in the US market, invest in brand and growth marketing, and strengthen the team with strategic hires to continue scaling retail and e-commerce growth. “This is huge for Three Ships and we’re just so excited,” says Connie Lo, co-founder of Three Ships Beauty. “Thanks to this funding from Thrive, we can expand our market reach and build more awareness around the products people already love. And with the right team in place, there’s no limit to what we can achieve together.” “We’re so grateful for investors like BDC’s Thrive Venture Fund who not only believe in our mission but share our values,” adds Laura Burget, co-founder of Three Ships Beauty. “We have great products that really work, and our customers love them. Now we can grow that awareness and make natural, effective skincare accessible to more people.” “It has been truly remarkable to witness Three Ships Beauty’s impressive growth, expanding customer traction and recognition in the North American market,” said Mona Minhas, Partner, Thrive Venture Fund. “The company’s evolution to date, coupled with their steadfast commitment to improving transparency and sustainability in the skincare industry, fills us with anticipation for their next exciting phase of growth.’’ Three Ships Beauty has become synonymous with natural-skincare innovation and efficacy. With a commitment to transparency and sustainability, every product is created with science-backed, plant-derived ingredients, free of fillers or chemicals, and packaged in 100% recyclable materials. In 2023, Three Ships expanded its distribution to Whole Foods locations across North America and achieved profitability with an impressive 65% growth in total revenue. To start off 2024, they unveiled First Light Vitamin C + Caffeine Eye Cream – one of their most highly requested products – selling one unit every 30 seconds on launch day. Connie and Laura were listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2022, and received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® in Ontario (2022), and RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneurs of the Year (2021). Their appearance on CBC’s Dragons’ Den further solidified their status as pioneers in the Canadian entrepreneurial scene, garnering widespread national attention. ABOUT THREE SHIPS BEAUTY Founded by Connie Lo and Laura Burget, Three Ships Beauty has become an effective, natural, sustainable skincare brand focused on transparency and transforming the clean beauty space. From farm to shelf, each product includes science-backed plant-derived ingredients, no fillers or chemicals, and is housed in 100% recyclable packaging. Better for the planet and better for the skin, Three Ships promises to deliver uncomplicated skincare backed by natural ingredients and real science. Their impressive products and successful launches have led them to continuous product sell-outs, including their 6x sell-out hero product, Skin Hero Bio-Retinol Serum, and 8x sell-out best-seller, the Dew Drops Serum. Continuously choosing upcycled ingredients, innovative packaging, and a commitment to fulfill a circular economy, Three Ships has met the standard of sustainable and eco-friendly skincare every step of the way. www.threeshipsbeauty.com About BDC Capital BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC, Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs. With over $6 billion under management, BDC Capital serves as a strategic partner to the country’s most innovative firms. It offers businesses a full spectrum of capital, from seed investments to growth equity, as well as fund investments, supporting Canadian entrepreneurs who have the ambition to stand out on the world stage. Visit bdc.ca/capital. Contact Details All My Friends Agency Sarah Lindenberg +1 647-200-1820 sarah@allmyfriendsagency.com Company Website https://www.threeshipsbeauty.com/

May 08, 2024 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Trident Royalties reports strong quarterly performance and strategic asset developments

Trident Royalties PLC

Trident Royalties PLC (AIM:TRR, OTCQX:TDTRF) CEO Adam Davidson joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the company's performance for the quarter ended 31 March 2024. Royalty income approached amounted to US$2.98 million, with a notable performance from its gold offtake portfolio, especially during March which continued into the second quarter due to favourable gold prices. Davidson highlighted seasonal production variations, with reduced outputs in the first quarter generally compensated by higher gold prices. Significant developments include the full acquisition of Greenstone mine by Equinox Gold, anticipated to produce up to 400,000oz annually for the first five years, and Trident's gold offtake from this mine is expected to contribute substantially to revenue. Davidson also touched on a production expansion at the Blyvoor Gold mine, which could significantly boost Trident's royalties from increased production targets. Additionally, the US Department of Energy's conditional commitment to loan $2.26 billion for the Thacker Pass lithium development was a crucial milestone, supporting the construction of one of the world's largest lithium deposits, and promising long-term revenue contributions to Trident. Davidson also discussed the sale of Trident's Australian gold royalty portfolio, which was a strategic move to optimize the asset mix and reinvest capital into new acquisitions, enhancing the company's growth trajectory. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 08, 2024 08:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Aclara Resources awards Carina Module pre-feasibility study to Hatch

Aclara Resources Inc

Aclara Resources Inc (TSX:ARA, OTC:ARAAF) chief operating officer Barry Murphy joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with news that the company has contracted global multidisciplinary consultancy firm Hatch to complete the prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Carina Module rare earths project in Brazil. Murphy cited Hatch's extensive experience and good fit with Aclara's team as the primary reasons for the choice. The pre-feasibility study, a crucial step following the issuance of a preliminary economic assessment earlier this year, will focus on various trade-offs concerning the availability of resources like power and water. The study is expected to conclude around mid-next year, after which Aclara plans to transition to a feasibility study. The pre-feasibility study results will not be made public as Aclara aims to expedite the process towards the feasibility phase. Following the completion of the feasibility study, Aclara anticipates releasing a NI 43-101 compliant technical report by mid-2026. In the short term, Murphy said Aclara is preparing to issue updates following a new drilling campaign that expanded the resource at depth. Further, the company plans to relocate its pilot plant from Chile to Brazil to facilitate tests relevant to the project's pre-feasibility phase. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 08, 2024 08:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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With The Cryptocurrency Market Historically Tumultuous, Regulated Futures Brokers Like EdgeClear May Offer More Security Than Their Spot Counterparts

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By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga The cryptocurrency market has been a rollercoaster of innovation and growth, but it's not without its share of pitfalls. National Futures Association (NFA), the self-regulatory organization for the U.S. derivatives industry, does not have regulatory oversight of the spot virtual currency. This lack of regulation for many crypto exchanges has led to significant risks for investors, including the insolvency of major platforms often resulting in frozen or lost funds. This situation is akin to the shock of finding one's bank account locked, yet it stems from insufficient oversight indirectly permitting risky operational practices that can lead to liquidity crises or shutdowns on the basis of regulatory non-compliance. Advantages Of Futures Exchanges Unlike the largely unregulated crypto spot exchanges, futures exchanges offer a secure and stable trading environment underpinned by regulatory bodies like the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). These platforms enforce stringent safeguards to protect customer funds, ensuring transparency, centralized trading and minimized counterparty risk. As institutions under the watchful eye of major regulatory bodies, futures exchanges are required to follow strict financial protocols, including maintaining sufficient capital reserves and robust security measures to protect investor assets. A study by Liangfei Qiu of the University of Florida highlights the benefits of regulation in the cryptocurrency market, demonstrating that stricter regulations lead to more efficient markets. It points out the risks of unregulated cryptocurrencies, such as price manipulation and lack of crucial information, and advocates for investments in platforms that offer vetted information to protect investors and enhance market efficiency. The EdgeClear Advantage Trading on regulated futures exchanges such as those used by EdgeClear can grant investors a distinct set of advantages, offering them an edge in precision and risk management when venturing into the cryptocurrency market. By leveraging micro products for Bitcoin and Ether, traders can potentially enjoy a level of exposure that is fine-tuned to their trading strategies and risk profiles. These micro products are sized at 1/10 of their respective tokens, allowing for a more targeted approach to trading that caters to both short-term and long-term investment outlooks across a variety of strategies, from market neutral to directional. Below are some key advantages of trading cryptocurrency futures with EdgeClear: ● Enhanced trading precision: Micro products allow for detailed control over exposure levels to bitcoin and ether that enable more tailored trading strategies. ● Capitalizing on market downturns: With futures trading, you have the flexibility to either sell or buy into the market, enabling you to seize opportunities presented by downward price movements. ● Flexible risk management: The granularity of micro contracts assists in adjusting risk profiles with greater accuracy. ● Regulatory safeguards: Trading within a CFTC-regulated marketplace such as the CME Group ensures transparency, centralized trading and reduced counterparty risk. ● High-quality market data: Access to the CME CF Cryptocurrency Benchmarks, which provide regulated reference rates and spot price indices ensures high-quality pricing information. ● Around-the-clock trading: The convenience of nearly 24-hour trading on the CME Globex platform allows for global market access. ● Potential tax benefits: Profitable futures trades are taxed on a 60/40 basis: 60% of gains are taxed at the long-term capital gains rate, and 40% of gains are taxed at the short-term capital gains rate like ordinary income. ● Cost efficiency: Competitive pricing with discounted exchange fee pricing through July 31, 2024 makes trading more accessible and relatively lower in cost than spot prices and spreads.. EdgeClear's partnership with platforms like the CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) and its use of the CME CF Cryptocurrency Benchmarks represent a commitment to offering a trading environment that is flexible, precise and grounded in a framework that prioritizes the security and reliability of market data. These elements combine to create an appealing trading experience that is aligned with the best practices of the industry to help ensure traders can navigate the crypto markets with more confidence. “CME Group is a leading regulated venue for cryptocurrency derivatives. Our market-leading suite of benchmark crypto futures and options provide a way for investors to gain crypto exposure on a regulated market with established financial safeguards for more transparent and efficient risk management,” said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group “From a trading perspective, I see a distinct advantage to trading MBT over spot Bitcoin, for example, for several reasons: 1) The product is cleared on a central exchange, so the volume data provides for a better technical read on supply and demand, 2) I’m able to take advantage of the preferential tax treatment afforded to derivatives in the U.S., 3) There are no hidden transaction fees, such as gas fees; my cost structure is very clear, 4) I can use my favorite trading platform such as EdgeProX and don’t need to open another account or learn a new platform to trade it. Trading already carries significant risk, wondering about the safety of my wallet or the solvency of the exchange are additional risks I don’t need to worry about as much with futures,” said Morad Askar, CEO of EdgeClear and licensed professional trader. Embracing Regulation For A More Secure Trading Experience The tumultuous landscape of cryptocurrency trading has probably been the best argument for regulation. Although adherence to regulatory standards is technically about compliance, it’s a critical measure for protecting investors and ensuring market efficiency. The benefits of trading on regulated futures exchanges, such as platforms like EdgeClear, highlight the value of much-needed security, transparency and reliability in the cryptocurrency market. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the price movement and profitability of virtual currency derivative trading are susceptible to the same risk factors that influence the underlying spot markets. For investors seeking to navigate the complexities of cryptocurrency trading, regulated futures exchanges can offer a more secure and efficient pathway to engaging with the digital asset economy. Featured photo by Art Rachen on Unsplash. A forward-thinking futures broker. Led by industry experts who understand the complexities of trading, Edge Clear combines the best of technology, service and risk control. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. This post is part of a paid marketing agreement. Contact Details Max Timmins max@edgeclear.com

May 08, 2024 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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RC365 Holding CEO Michael Law discusses rapid growth and future plans

RC365 Holding PLC

RC365 Holding PLC (LSE:RCGH) has made significant progress in 2024, according to CEO Michael Law, in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. The company has transitioned 100% of its office operations, including finance, IT, and customer service, to Malaysia and Indonesia, hiring over ten new staff members in the region. RC365 has also won substantial contracts in Japan and secured a £100,000 grant from the Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department to further expand operations in Malaysia. Furthermore, RC365 agreed to £4 million in loan notes to fund upgrades and enhance its platform, focusing on services like virtual banking. The company's presence in Japan has particularly grown with a contract worth £600,000 aimed at integrating their services into local societal structures. Law highlighted the company’s strong financial position and pipeline, which includes government grants and significant contracts, enabling sustained development and low-cost operations. As 2024 progresses, RC365's focus will be on upgrading its platform to support new functionalities such as virtual banking and enhanced payment options. The company also plans to leverage AI for marketing strategies, specifically for online shopping promotions. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 08, 2024 08:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Poolbeg Pharma's POLB 001 immuno-modulator II receives fully-granted patent from US Patent Office

Poolbeg Pharma PLC

Poolbeg Pharma PLC (AIM:POLB, OTCQB:POLBF) chief legal officer John McEvoy joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with news that POLB 001's Immuno-modulator II has received the fully granted patent from the US Patent Office. McEvoy explained the patent encompasses a class of drugs for treating and preventing hypercytokinemia (cytokine storms) in patients triggered by an immune response, applicable across multiple disease indications. The granted patent further solidifies Poolbeg Pharma's robust intellectual property portfolio for POLB 001, potentially increasing the asset's value and making it more attractive to potential partners. McEvoy highlighted the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand their IP portfolio, noting existing patents covering p38 MAP kinase inhibitors for influenza treatment and hypercytokinemia. Additional patents have been filed, particularly focusing on cancer immunotherapy applications of POLB 001. The company has also applied for patents concerning dosage regimens based on results from their recent LPs trial, aiming to protect innovations and maintain a competitive edge in the pharmaceutical market. This strategic IP protection is crucial for safeguarding the company's products and ensuring shareholder value, particularly as they seek partnerships to further develop POLB 001. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 08, 2024 08:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Electric Guitar debuts on AIM with big plans following 3radical acquisition

Electric Guitar PLC

Electric Guitar PLC (AIM:ELEG) CEO John Regan spoke to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion following the company's listing on London's AIM market following the reverse takeover of 3radical. Regan emphasized Electric Guitar's "buy and build" strategy, which involves acquiring complementary businesses to enhance their market position. Despite the challenging market conditions, the company managed to complete its IPO on AIM, a testament to its team's strength and compelling business proposition. 3radical specialises in collecting first-party data—a valuable asset in today's privacy-focused advertising market. This acquisition marks Electric Guitar's entry into the technical side of the advertising industry, responding to significant shifts such as reduced accessibility to third-party data due to privacy regulations. 3radical's technology allows for real-time adaptation to user input, which is unique in the market and enhances the relevancy of advertising. Furthermore, Regan said 3radical's extensive database of engagement events offers potential for advanced machine learning applications, positioning Electric Guitar to exploit AI technologies effectively. Looking forward, Regan outlined plans to enhance sales and marketing efforts, particularly focusing on exploiting the newly acquired technologies and data assets from 3radical. Electric Guitar is also preparing to expand its portfolio by acquiring additional complementary businesses, aiming to leverage these new assets to secure a competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market. Contact Details Proactive UK +44 20 7989 0813 UKEditorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 08, 2024 08:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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