The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans takes its name from a 19th century author whose stories followed young people rising through effort and persistence. Kelcy Warren, who built Energy Transfer and serves as its Executive Chairman, counts himself among the group’s members. A September 2024 company blog post says he is honored to belong. […]
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Westport’s Michael Gold Argues Judgment Matters More Than Capital
“Access to capital is no longer limited. Access to good judgment is,” says Michael Gold, founder and CEO of Gold Family Wealth in Westport, Connecticut. The line captures a theme he returns to often. Wealthy families rarely lack expert help, yet they frequently lack anyone who sees the whole picture. Disclosure Has Limits Gold made […]
JP Morgan’s Justin Nelson on Admitting Mistakes and Rebuilding Trust
Every advisor eventually makes a mistake. What matters, according to Justin Nelson, is what happens next. Nelson, a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Connecticut, has worked in wealth management for nearly 30 years, and he speaks openly about the moments when a client relationship cracks. His first rule is admission. When a […]
Gulf Coast Western Reviews Highlight a $25,000 Toy Donation
Corporate charity stories often blur together, but one passage in a 2020 Gulf Coast Western profile stands out for its specifics. It describes how the Dallas oil company helped a young cancer survivor’s foundation reach far more children during the holidays. The Sadie Keller Foundation began with a personal experience. Sadie Keller was diagnosed with […]
JP Morgan’s Justin Nelson Reflects on Lasting Advisor Relationships
What separates wealth management from other corners of finance? Justin Nelson points to the depth of the bond between advisor and client. Nelson, a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, has watched that bond grow stronger across nearly 30 years in the business. His comments appeared in a February 26, 2026 profile distributed by […]
Gulf Coast Western Reviews Credit CEO Matthew Fleeger’s Leadership
Much of the praise in Gulf Coast Western reviews centers on one person: Matthew Fleeger, the company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director. A December 2021 CBN article traces his path from business student to head of the Dallas oil and gas firm his father founded in 1970. An Entrepreneur Before the Oil Business Fleeger […]
Kelcy Warren Outlines Energy Transfer’s Next Growth Targets
Energy Transfer has spent close to three decades absorbing pipelines, processors and partnerships, and executive chairman Kelcy Warren says the buying is not finished. Speaking with Hart Energy for its 2023 Hall of Fame series, Warren described a future that includes more consolidation, a wider international reach and deeper involvement in LNG and petrochemicals. He […]
Podcaster Greg Soros Finds Balance Between AI Efficiency and Storytelling
The podcast industry has split into two camps on artificial intelligence. One group automates as much as possible. The other keeps technology at arm’s length. Greg Soros, a podcaster and the entrepreneur behind Podcraft Media Lab, has built his company around a third option that analysts say could pay off as the market matures. His […]
Why Prevention Costs Less Than the Cleanup
Most homeowners know the rule of thumb that preventive maintenance beats emergency repair. Pest control is no exception. An infestation that has settled into a wall or crawl space can require repeated treatments, repairs and cleaning, while the steps that prevent it are often modest and inexpensive. The same logic applies to almost every part […]
Four Acquisitions That Shaped Priority’s Platform
Growth in payments often comes from combining businesses, and Priority has used acquisitions as a steady part of its strategy. Hypepotamus lists four deals in particular: Cynergy Data in 2014, American Credit Card Processing in 2015, Finxera in 2021, and Plastiq in 2023. Each added a different capability to the company’s offering. The dealmaking record […]