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• Start Black Friday early with incredible entertainment value on Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband¹ or Fios Gigabit connection²
• Switch and buy one of our best 5G phones and get up to $1,350 off with select trade-in and select Unlimited plans.³ Plus, get up to 12 months of PlayStation^® Plus and PlayStation™ Now⁴ with select Unlimited plans
• Switch to Verizon Prepaid and get up to $110⁵ in credits

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon customers can gift loved ones and themselves the 5G America’s been waiting for—and get our best entertainment value this holiday season. Switch to Verizon and purchase a 5G smartphone with select Unlimited plans and trade in select phones to get up to $1,350 off³, along with 12 months of PlayStation^® Plus and PlayStation™ Now on us⁴. New Fios Internet customers are also eligible to get 12 months of PlayStation^® Plus and PlayStation™ Now⁴, unlocking multiplayer gaming and new entertainment options with our fastest internet speeds available.

“This holiday season is the perfect time for customers to experience the power of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband’s low latency and massive capacity, and more specifically, what that means for gaming and entertainment,” says Frank Boulben, SVP Marketing and Products, Verizon Consumer Group. “We’ve been pioneers in 5G and continue to set the pace with 5G Nationwide, so we’re making it easier and more rewarding to connect in new ways. By adding access to multiplayer gaming on PlayStation Plus and hundreds of titles with PlayStation Now on us, Verizon yet again shows how our customers get a better gaming experience.”

5G Built for Gamers

Verizon delivers the rapid speed and ultra-low lag gamers need, both with 5G Ultra Wideband¹, where available, and Fios home Internet. Gamers continue to enjoy a bounty of upgrades to enjoy on our network, including unrivaled access to exclusive content and valuable loot for popular games like Marvel’s Avengers, World of Warships and Pokémon Go. These partnerships with top-tier names give customers access to pro-level streams, engaging beta events and up-to-the-second action.

Starting today, Verizon customers can add the benefits of PlayStation^® Plus for PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation® 5 owners—such as online multiplayer gaming, two PS4™ games included per month, 100GB of cloud storage and exclusive member discounts—on us. With PlayStation™ Now, more than 800 titles are instantly available for new adventures and blockbuster gameplay on PS4, PS5 or PC. Customers who sign-up for Fios Internet service at Verizon.com or add a wireless line with Play More, Do More or Get More Unlimited can get 12 months of these premium gaming experiences, on Verizon, a $120 value⁴. Subscriptions will auto-renew at $59.99/year for each service unless canceled by the customer.

Here’s how to get the best from Verizon this holiday season

³

:

1. Switch to Verizon and activate a new smartphone line with Play More, Do More or Get More Unlimited.
2. When you switch, trade in an eligible device and then purchase a select smartphone on Verizon device payment, you can get:
   1. Up to $1,350 off select 5G phones
   2. 12 months of PlayStation^® Plus and PlayStation™ Now (new lines only) or 3 months of PlayStation^® Plus and PlayStation™ Now (upgrades only)
   3. Verizon Stream TV (new accounts only)
3. Visit verizon.com/smartphones for more information

Get the best from Fios this holiday season

1. Sign-up for Fios Internet service at verizon.com/home/fios-fastest-internet and get 12 months of PlayStation^® Plus and PlayStation™ Now on us (online only).
2. Customers who sign up by November 30 can also get:
   • Amazon Echo Show 5, Amazon Ring Stick Up and Verizon Stream TV device (with Fios Gigabit Connection)
   • Amazon Echo Show 5 (with 400 Mbps)
   • Amazon Echo Dot and Smart Plug (with 200 Mbps)
3. Visit verizon.com/home/fios-fastest-internet for more

Black Friday has arrived early, but there’s much more to come with new offers for smartphones, cases, accessories, connected devices and more. Prepaid customers can celebrate throughout the holidays with exclusive web offers and get up to $110 when switching to Verizon Prepaid; save $50 on a new phone purchase with ‘HOLIDAY50’ promo code and get $60 back when bringing a number to Verizon⁵. Visit verizon.com to see the latest offers for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond this holiday season.

1 5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities.

2 Fios speeds up to 940/880 Mbps available in select areas.

3 Up to $1,350.99 device payment purchase with new smartphone line on select Unlimited plans & port-in req’d. Less $400 Verizon e-gift card (sent w/in 8 wks) + $400 promo credit + up to $550 trade-in/promo credit; trade-in promo credits applied over 24/30 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility req’s are no longer met; 0% APR. Trade-in conditions apply.

4 Device payment purchase w/new smartphone line on select Unlimited plans req’d. Offer valid 11.19.20 – 1.13.21. (Fios: Must purchase and install select Fios Internet services by 1.20.21; redemption code must be redeemed no later than 4.20.21.) 12-month PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now subscriptions available via digital code (instructions sent by Verizon via email); code must be redeemed w/in 60 days. Unless canceled, PlayStation™ Now and PlayStation^® Plus subscriptions each auto-renew annually for $59.99+app tax after 12 month promo period ends (or $24.99+ tax each auto-renew every 3 months after 3 month promo period ends for upgrades). One offer/eligible Verizon account. Add’l terms apply; see play.st/PSPlus12M and play.st/PSNow12M.

5 $60 service credit requires new port-in phone activation. Must be on a 15 GB or Unlimited Verizon Prepaid plan for the first 2 months. $60 service credit applied to Account Owner immediately after 2nd monthly plan payment. Plus, use code HOLIDAY50 at checkout online and receive an instant $50 credit on any phone purchase. Taxes and fees may apply. Limited time offer.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

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Media contact:

Andrew Kameka
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Ana Rosella Ibarra
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pure Extracts Technologies Corp.(CSE: PULL) (“Pure Extracts” or the “Company”), began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) on November 5, 2020 under the stock symbol ‘PULL’, and is pleased to provide this corporate update to shareholders and interested investors.

About


the Company

Pure Extracts is a plant-based extraction company specializing in cannabis, hemp and mushroom products. The Company has a new state-of-the-art facility, located about 20 minutes north of Whistler, BC in the town of Pemberton. The facility is built to European Union GMP standards, and the Company intends to seek EU-GMP certification of its operations allowing it to export its products for sale in Europe where such products are legal.

Pure Extracts holds a Standard Processing License under the Cannabis Act granted by Health Canada on September 25, 2020 to Pure Extracts Manufacturing Corp., the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Pure Extracts does not grow any biomass itself, but simply purchases cannabis and hemp in bulk from Licenced Producers (“LPs”) on the wholesale market.

The Company is undertaking the operations of toll processing and white labelling for LPs who lack the extraction expertise and necessary expensive equipment, and is developing its own private label of products under its ‘Pure Pulls’ brand, incorporating its full spectrum THC and CBD based extracted oils (“FSO”). This branded product, including vape pens and edibles, should be for sale in licensed dispensaries in multiple provinces by late Q1 2021.

Led by Ben Nikolaevsky, the management team at Pure Extracts has experience in all facets of the cannabis industry including over 5 years of volatile plant extraction, new product development with over 30 proprietary vape pen formulations, large-scale facility operations, licensing of US brands for the Canadian and international markets, in-house branding, marketing and national sales.   

Mr. Nikolaevsky holds over a decade of experience in corporate leadership roles across the natural products, agriculture and cannabis sectors. Under his recent leadership as President & CEO of Natura Naturals Inc., a private Canadian cannabis Licensed Producer, the company was acquired by Tilray Inc. Prior to Natura, he was president & CEO of Blue Goose Capital Corp. Mr. Nikolaevsky served as Market Vice President, National Accounts at CIBC and as Chief Credit Officer & Capital Markets Manager at IBM Global Financing Canada. Mr. Nikolaevsky holds a B.A. (Economics – York University) and is a Certified Financial Auditor (Commercial Finance Association, New York, NY).

Brand Expansion

Pure Extracts is already expanding its business to include mushroom extracts by working on functional mushroom extraction processes compatible with its existing infrastructure. The Company believes that there exists a significant opportunity for it to become an important extraction partner for the commercialization of new functional mushroom products designed with purity and consistency in mind. To that effect, Pure Extracts is also looking to eventually enter the psychedelic mushroom market as an additional business model for its overall extraction market penetration strategy. The functional ‘Pure Mushrooms’ branded products should be available for direct-to-consumer sales via the Company’s e-Commerce portal by the end of Q1 2021.

About the Market

The global cannabis extract market size is expected to be valued at $28.5 billion USD by 2027, according to a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 16.6% over the forecast period. That only adds to the global market for functional mushrooms, forecasted to reach $34.3 billion USD by 2024 and growing at a respectable CAGR of 8% between 2019 and 2024.

In 2019, oils held the largest revenue share of the global cannabis market for 66.5%, owing to ease of availability and low price of the product, with North America accounting for the largest share. This can be attributed to high utilization owing to government approvals.

In Ontario, Canada’s most populous province with over 14 million people, the government has permitted up to 40 new dispensary licenses per month so the current store count of just over 200 could rise to almost 700 within a year.

About Pure Extracts

Pure Extracts was incorporated under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act (BCBCA) and has its offices and operations in Pemberton, British Columbia. On September 25, 2020, Pure Extracts was granted its Standard Processing License by Health Canada under the Cannabis Act and the Company’s stock began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) on November 5, 2020.

Pure Extracts is undertaking the operations of toll processing, white labelling, and developing its own private label of products incorporating its full spectrum THC and CBD based extracted oils. Additionally, Pure Extracts is presently expanding its business to include functional mushrooms extraction by working on functional mushroom extraction processes compatible with its existing infrastructure. Pure Extracts has a fully built CO₂ extraction facility built to European Union GMP standards and intends to seek EU-GMP certification of its operations allowing it to export its products for sale in Europe where such products are legal.

For further information please contact Empire Communications Group at (604) 343-2724.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“

Ben Nikolaevsky

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Ben Nikolaevsky
CEO and Director

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he CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of Pure Extracts, and the other statements are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expects” and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the
future plans
and objectives of Pure Extracts
’, are
forward-looking statements
and
involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations of Pure Extracts include risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by Pure Extracts under securities regulations.

CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NetBlaze, a Chicago-based digital marketing solutions company for small businesses nationwide, today announces it has been named the digital marketing agency of record for Houston Refrigerated Logistics (HRL), a vertically-integrated, third-party logistics company specializing in freight management, warehousing, repack/regrading and cross dock services.

“Houston Refrigerated Logistics came to NetBlaze with the goal of enhancing its Digital Marketing and social media strategies to raise its online presence and drive more credible sales leads,” said Steven Clayton, CEO and Founder of NetBlaze. “Since the start of our partnership, our strategic guidance and implementation of the NetBlaze App has helped Houston Refrigerated Logistics improve its search and engagement metrics substantially. We are thrilled to be selected as HRL’s digital marketing agency of record and look forward helping them grow their business.”

NetBlaze offers affordable services to manage a variety of key marketing efforts, including social media management, customer relations management, reputation management and search engine optimization (SEO). By leveraging NetBlaze’s comprehensive suite of digital marketing tools, HRL was able to:

• Increase Google My Business page views by 50%
• Increase appearances in “Discovery” searches by 222%
• Increase the number of clicks on “Driving Directions” on its Google listing by 97%
• Increase website traffic by 106%
• increase engagement with the “Get a Quote” feature on its website by 100%

“The pandemic has taken a toll on small businesses, ours included, but despite that hurdle we have seen a definite increase in new sales leads as a direct result of our partnership with NetBlaze, including a huge deal we recently closed that’s led to further business opportunities,” said Tim Carroll, Director of Operations for Houston Refrigerated Logistics. “NetBlaze has spearheaded our Google and social media strategies, leading to a massive influx in outreach from potential customers and an improvement of overall brand recognition.”

For more information on NetBlaze, visit https://netblaze.com/, and for more information on Houston Refrigerated Logistics, visit https://www.hrlcorp.com/.

About NetBlaze

NetBlaze, a WIX preferred partner, is a national marketing company that specializes in helping small businesses obtain new customers as well as maximize the number of transactions and revenue from existing customers through the use of online and mobile marketing services. The services offered to its customers include search engine optimization, Google local optimization, paid search, complete mobile marketing platform (text message marketing), mobile website development, app development, social media management, email campaign management and much more. For more information, visit https://netblaze.com/.

About Houston Refrigerated Logistics

Houston Refrigerated Logistics (HRL) is located in Houston, Texas and has been operating for 5 years. HRL primarily operates in the Log Loading and Unloading business within the Transportation Services sector. HRL has continually added to its service offerings to provide the most complete refrigerated and dry storage solutions in the Houston area. For more information, visit https://www.hrlcorp.com/.

Media Contact

Brittany Johnson
Uproar PR for NetBlaze
[email protected]
312-878-4575 x246

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company” or “Y-mAbs”) (Nasdaq: YMAB) a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, antibody-based therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer, today announced a clinical update on omburtamab for the treatment of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (“DIPG”). Data was presented at the Society for Neuro-Oncology (“SNO”) Virtual Annual Meeting held November 19 through November 21, 2020. The omburtamab data was presented by Dr. Evan Bander from Weill Cornell Medicine.

In a poster presentation, Dr. Bander presented infusion related data from the ongoing Phase 1 study in DIPG. The study showed the possibility of repeated convection enhanced delivery (“CED”) infusions into the pediatric brainstem. Past CED treatments did not negatively influence the procedural workflow, technical application of the targeted interface, accuracy of catheter placement or distribution capacity. In the study, seven patients underwent two or more sequential CED infusions.

“The potential to retreat DIPG patients with multiple doses of omburtamab is truly exciting. We are planning for a multicenter Phase 2 study in DIPG, and hope to utilize this new insight to optimize the outcome for DIPG patients, who represent a significant unmet medical need,” said Thomas Gad, founder, Chairman and President.

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (“MSK”) developed omburtamab, which is exclusively licensed by MSK to Y-mAbs. As a result of this licensing arrangement, MSK has institutional financial interests related to the compound and Y-mAbs.

About
Y-mAbs

Y-mAbs is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, antibody-based therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer. The Company has a broad and advanced product pipeline, including two pivotal-stage product candidates – naxitamab and omburtamab – which target tumors that express GD2 and B7-H3, respectively.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our business model and development and commercialization plans; current and future clinical and pre-clinical studies and our research and development programs; expectations related to the timing of the initiation and completion of regulatory submissions; regulatory, marketing and reimbursement approvals; rate and degree of market acceptance and clinical utility as well as pricing and reimbursement levels; retaining and hiring key employees; our commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; our intellectual property position and strategy; additional product candidates and technologies; collaborations or strategic partnerships and the potential benefits thereof; expectations related to the use of our cash and cash equivalents, and the need for, timing and amount of any future financing transaction; our financial performance, including our estimates regarding revenues, expenses, capital expenditure requirements; developments relating to our competitors and our industry; and other statements that are not historical facts. Words such as ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ “contemplate,” ‘‘continue,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘hope,’’ ‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘might,’’ ‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘possibility,’’ ‘‘potential,’’ ‘‘predict,’’ ‘‘project,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘target,’’ “will”, ‘‘would’’ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Our product candidates and related technologies are novel approaches to cancer treatment that present significant challenges. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to: risks associated with our financial condition and need for additional capital; risks associated with our development work; cost and success of our product development activities and clinical trials; the risks of delay in the timing of our regulatory submissions or failure to receive approval of our drug candidates; the risks related to commercializing any approved pharmaceutical product including the rate and degree of market acceptance of our product candidates; development of our sales and marketing capabilities and risks associated with failure to obtain sufficient reimbursement for our products; the risks related to our dependence on third parties including for conduct of clinical testing and product manufacture; our inability to enter into partnerships; the risks related to government regulation; risks related to market approval, risks associated with protection of our intellectual property rights; risks related to employee matters and managing growth; risks related to our common stock, risks associated with the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and other risks and uncertainties affecting the Company including those described in the “Risk Factors” section included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other SEC filings. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

“Y-mAbs” is a registered trademark of Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.

Contact:

Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.
230 Park Avenue, Suite 3350
New York, NY 10169
USA

+1 646 885 8505

E-mail: [email protected]

TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial 15 Split Corp. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce a reorganization that will provide for increased asset coverage and increased dividends for its Preferred shares and anticipated monthly distributions on its Class A shares.

In connection with the extension of the termination date of the Company until December 1, 2025, the Company’s Class A shares will consolidate such that each Class A shareholder will receive 0.40 Class A shares for each Class A share held. As at November 18, 2020, the pro forma NAV per unit of the Company after giving effect to this reorganization will be $17.88 ($13.15 pre-consolidated).  The payment of monthly dividends to Class A shareholders at a rate of $1.20 per year are expected post-consolidation (with NAV per unit above $15).

As at the consolidation date, the resultant increase in the net asset value per Class A share will have the impact of increasing the asset coverage ratio for the Preferred shares.  Based on the NAV per unit on November 18, 2020, the asset coverage ratio would increase from 132% to 179%.  In addition, as previously announced on September 23, 2020, Preferred share dividends will increase from 5.5% to 6.75% annually effective December 1, 2020.

The aggregate intrinsic value of the Class A shareholders’ holdings will remain the same and as a result, the net asset value per Class A share will increase on a proportionate basis for each post-consolidation share on the consolidation date. In the event that the share consolidation would otherwise result in the issuance of fractional shares, no fractional Class A shares will be issued and the number of Class A shares each holder shall receive will be rounded down to the nearest whole number. The consolidation will be a non-taxable event. No action is required to be taken by Class A shareholders in connection with the consolidation.

The reorganization is required in order to maintain an equal number of Class A shares and Preferred Shares outstanding at all material times. More Preferred shares were tendered for retraction than Class A shares pursuant to the special retraction right offered to shareholders in connection with the extension of the termination date of the Company. Retracting shareholders will receive a retraction price based on the November 30, 2020 net asset value per unit.

It is expected that the Class A shares will trade on a post-consolidation basis at the opening of trading on or about December 17, 2020.

The impact of the Class A share consolidation will be reflected in the reported net asset value per unit as at December 31, 2020.

The Company invests in a high quality portfolio consisting of 15 financial services companies made up of Canadian and U.S. issuers as follows: Bank of Montreal, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, National Bank of Canada, Manulife Financial Corporation, Sun Life Financial, Great-West Lifeco, CI Financial Corp, Bank of America, Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group, JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co.

Certain statements included in this news release constitute forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those identified by the expressions “expect”, “intend”, “will” and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to
a number of
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not
guarantees
of future performance and, accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement or information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Investors should read the
prospectus
before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change
frequently
and past performance may not be repeated. Please read the Company’s publicly filed documents which are available at

www.sedar.com

.

Investor Relations: 1-877-478-2372
Local: 416-304-4443
www.financial15.com


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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial LLC, a leading retail investment advisory firm, independent broker-dealer and registered investment advisor (RIA) custodian, today announced that financial advisors George Chardukian CFP^®, Adam Goldstein CFP^® and Maria Peralta have launched their independent practice, Adara Wealth Management, through affiliation with LPL Strategic Wealth Services. The team will leverage LPL’s broker-dealer, corporate RIA and custodial platforms and receive ongoing, personalized support from LPL professionals for day-to-day operations as well as long-term business management. The advisors reported having served approximately $380 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets*. They join from RBC Capital Markets.

Based in Tucson, Ariz., the Adara team said they feel more like family than co-workers. Chardukian, who has been in the industry since 1982, hired Goldstein as a college intern, leading to his full-time employment immediately after graduation. Chardukian mentored Goldstein over the years, thinking long-term about his business and his clients and establishing the path for succession. Goldstein is now co-founder and president of Adara, as well as a 2020 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor. They expanded the practice with Peralta, who has a background in public service and brings a different view to the business as a female financial advisor. Amy Montiel rounds out the team as client service concierge. All four team members are service-minded and detail-driven, committed to continuing the legacy practice that Chardukian started decades ago.

Adara Wealth Management was founded on the principal of “always doing the right thing, for the right reasons, and in the right way for our clients,” said Chardukian. “We will always treat clients the way we would treat our own family and friends. It’s a simple idea built on believing that what’s in our clients’ best interests is also what is in our best interest.”

That client-first mindset led to their decision to launch a new independent practice that provides the team with access to enhanced technology and the ability to deliver a differentiated service experience to their clients. “With support from LPL, we can push ahead and take our client experience to the next level. We’ll be at the forefront of what’s going on in the industry and offer the services that clients desire and expect,” Goldstein said.

LPL Strategic Wealth Services
provides committed support

The team chose LPL to gain access to innovative technology, integrated platforms and sophisticated resources. More specifically, they chose LPL Strategic Wealth Services for the additional layer of services provided to support the most vital elements of running a thriving practice. “We didn’t want to start an entire business from the ground up. With Strategic Wealth Services, LPL provides the infrastructure and resources to make a smooth transition into the independent world, as well as coaches who will make sure we’re taking advantage of all the company has to offer,” Chardukian said.

LPL Strategic Wealth Services provides the team with support from the very beginning stages, including real estate sourcing, financial budgeting, brand development, technology set up, HR support and a dedicated onboarding team, as well as continuous personalized support from LPL partners providing administrative, marketing and CFO services. “We view LPL as an extended part of our team to help make sure everything runs smoothly. This allows us to spend more time focused on taking care of our clients,” Peralta said, noting they especially appreciate the flexibility of choosing technology platforms specific to their business needs.

As they sought out a name for their new business, the team chose Adara because it means noble and having high moral principles. This, coupled with their desire to understand and analyze their clients’ best needs, resonated with the team in both their professional and personal lives. The advisors are all highly active in their community. Chardukian is a board member for Interfaith Community Services and a charter member of the Planned Giving Advisory Council. He is also a member of the President’s Leadership Council at Carthage College. Goldstein volunteers with the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, and has received its “Young Man of the Year” award. He is also a member of the University of Arizona A-club, Nexus Executives and the Empower Coalition. Peralta is a member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona Ambassador Board and Wishmaker’s Council.

“We extend a warm welcome to George, Adam, Maria and Amy, and congratulate the team on the launch of their new independent business,” said Rich Steinmeier, LPL Financial managing director and divisional president, Business Development. “We are committed to being a long-term partner to the Adara team—and all of our advisors—by delivering a wealth management platform that supports the full lifecycle of their business. Through ongoing investments, our advisors have access to technology, resources, business solutions and service that enable them to deepen their client relationships and fuel their independent businesses.”

Read more about Adara Wealth Management. Also, learn about other firms that recently joined LPL in the LPL Financial News and Media section of LPL.com.

Advisors, find an LPL business development representative near you.

About LPL Financial

LPL Financial (https://www.lpl.com) is a leader in the retail financial advice market, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer** and a leading custodian (or provider of custodial services) to RIAs. We serve independent financial advisors, professionals and financial institutions, providing them with the technology, research, clearing and compliance services, and practice management programs they need to create and grow thriving practices. LPL enables them to provide objective guidance to millions of American families seeking wealth management, retirement planning, financial planning and asset management solutions.

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial LLC, an SEC- registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Throughout this communication, the terms “financial advisors” and “advisors” are used to refer to registered representatives and/or investment advisor representatives affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. We routinely disclose information that may be important to shareholders in the “Investor Relations” or “Press Releases” section of our website.

*Based on prior business and represents assets that would have been custodied at LPL Financial, rather than third-party custodians. Reported assets and client numbers have not been independently and fully verified by LPL Financial.

**Based on total revenues, Financial Planning magazine June 1996-2020

Adara Wealth Management and LPL Financial are separate entities.

The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives a fee in exchange for rankings.

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TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — i3 Interactive Inc. (“i3Interactive” or the “Company”) (CSE: BETS) (OTC: BLITF) (FRA: F0O3) is pleased to announce that the Company has secured eligibility by the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) for its shares on the OTC Markets. DTC is a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (“DTCC“), a U.S. company that manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly-traded companies in the United States.

DTC Eligibility

Further to the Company’s news release dated August 18, 2020, i3 Interactive’s common shares are now fully DTC eligible and trade under the symbol “BLITF” on the OTC Markets. Securities that are eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through the DTC are considered to be “DTC eligible”. This electronic method of clearing securities speeds up the receipt of stock and cash, and thus accelerates the settlement process for investors.

ABOUT I3 INTERACTIVE INC.

The Company is in the business of developing an online and mobile gaming platform in order to provide sports fans worldwide with a unique and highly-engaging social gaming product, and sports betting and casino product offering. In an effort to break into the various emerging global markets, the Company has secured partnerships with key industry contacts, including Dan Bilzerian, an internationally renowned and widely respected social media celebrity with over 50 million social media followers.

For additional information on the Company:

Chris Neville
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (902) 240-4221
Email: [email protected]

Forward-Looking Statements

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”, “believe”, “plan”, “
estimate
”, “expect”, “likely” and “
intend
” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this press release include statements relating to the projections for growth in the Indian online gaming market, Mr. Bilzerian’s ability to generate traction with players and fans, the Company’s plans to feature zero buy-in tournaments and the offering of special bonuses. Forward-looking statements are subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results of operations to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, (i) the costs of compliance with and the risk of liability imposed under the laws of the jurisdictions in which the Company is operating or will operate (the
“

Operating Jurisdictions

”) including gambling laws and regulations, sports betting laws and regulations and mobile or online gambling and sports betting laws and regulations, (ii) negative changes in the political environment or in the regulation of mobile and online sports betting or gambling and the Company’s business in the Operating Jurisdictions, (iii) risks relating to COVID-19 (iv) negative shifts in public opinion and perception of the gambling industry, (v) significant competition in the industry, (vi) risks of product liability and other safety-related liability as a result of usage of the Company’s planned gambling and betting products, (vii) loss of intellectual property rights or protections, (viii) cybersecurity risks, (ix) constraints on marketing products,(x) fraudulent activity by employees, and (xi) risk of litigation. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Readers are further cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such forward-looking statements (including, but not limited to, the assumption that (i) the Company will be able to execute on its business plan as anticipated, and will receive one or multiple licenses, permits, and authorizations from time to time necessary to execute on its business plan, (ii) the Company’s financial condition and development plans do not change as a result of unforeseen events, (iii) there will continue to be a demand, and market opportunity, for the Company’s product offerings, (iv) the Company will be able to establish, preserve and develop its brand, and attract and retain required personnel, (v) the Company will successfully complete the Proposed Acquisition (and will obtain all requisite approvals) on the terms and within the timelines anticipated by the Company, and (vi) current and future economic conditions will neither affect the business and operations of the Company nor the Company’s ability to capitalize on anticipated business opportunities) although considered reasonable by management of the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and result in actual results differing materially from those anticipated, and as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements, forward-looking financial information and other metrics presented herein are not intended as guidance or projections for the periods referenced herein or any future periods, and in particular, past performance is not an indicator of future results and the results of the Company in this press release may not be indicative of, and are not an estimate, forecast or projection of the Company’s future results. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VRTCAL, a leading mobile SSP focused on Demand-Path Optimization (DPO) for mobile app developers, today announced it ranked No. 290 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America now in its 26^th year. VRTCAL grew 377% between 2016 and 2019.

Todd Wooten, Founder and President of VRTCAL had this to say: “We are extremely proud of the measurable results that VRTCAL’s clients continue to see in their business, which in turn has landed us on this esteemed list of the fastest-growing tech companies. We’re committed to moving the needle for the mobile app advertising ecosystem and helping app developers progress toward the most efficient model possible.”

VRTCAL’s 290th ranking on Deloitte’s list of Fastest-Growing Companies comes on the heels of the release of its latest SDKs for Android and iOS mobile devices, which includes support for VAST and rewarded video, providing app developers with a more efficient software development kit that combines display and video advertising revenue sources and mediation. VRTCAL’s advanced architecture equips app developers with higher efficiencies and increased revenues from their ad stack for their video ad inventory to service advertisers’ needs to continue to reach consumers where they spend the most time.

For more than 25 years, Deloitte has been honoring companies that define the cutting edge and this year’s Technology Fast 500 list is proof positive that technology — from software and digital media platforms to biotech — permeates multiple facets of life. For a complete list of winners, please visit: https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/us-tmt-fast-500-2020-winners-list.pdf.

About VRTCAL Markets, Inc. (“VRTCAL”)

VRTCAL is the only open SSP and SaaS company focused on Demand-Path Optimization, reducing the vertical distance between mobile publishers and advertisers, and developing technologies that make a difference. The VRTCAL platform is a proprietary architecture that offers SDKs, oRTB, multiple mediation types, innovative technologies to increase publisher inventory value, and a MarketPlace with premium brands and advertisers. VRTCAL has offices in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.

About Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™

Now in its 26^th year, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2016 to 2019.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $US50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least $US5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About Deloitte

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Tampa, Fla., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 21 & Change, Inc. Board of Directors unanimously appointed Amanda Sagarian, M.S., BCBA, LBA, a Regional Director at Applied Behavioral Innovations in Tampa, and Jorge Lastra Vicente, an Auditor with Tampa-based accounting firm Prida, Guida & Perez, P.A. on Thursday, Nov. 12 during the virtual monthly board of directors’ meeting.

President John Bodor said, “After such a challenging year, it is with great thanks that we can welcome two incredibly talented board members to our family at 21 & Change. We are so happy to have such a diverse group of professionals that are willing to serve and champion our mission. With their help, we will continue to challenge the status quo and fight for inclusion, diversity, and human rights for ‘differently-abled’ children and adults.”

Sagarian joins 21 & Change with experience in both volunteer and leadership roles. While completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of South Florida, she sat as the president of an organization called PEERS (Providing Education Empowerment Resources and Support). During this time, she was a certified PEERS educator, trained in suicide prevention, and nominated for the leadership and engagement award. This organization assisted the Wellness Center in providing workshops and training on how to make healthy and safe decisions. Sagarian led mandatory events educating students on the effects of alcohol and how to be safe during spring break as well as stress management, sexual and mental health, body image awareness, and nutrition.

“I am always looking for ways to give more and now this amazing opportunity has presented itself. After reviewing and researching 21 & Change’s mission statement and vision, I wholeheartedly believe that we share the same values and passions. I work every day towards the same mission. I take pride in wanting to help advocate for others, provide support for families, as well as help spread awareness within our communities. I want to provide opportunities, where individuals can experience the best life our world has to offer, without society labeling and stigmatizing them as abnormal,” said Sagarian.

Sagarian also has experience volunteering at her church as the youth group coordinator. She worked towards empowering youth to become more involved within their community and helped give them a sense of family and friendship. She coordinated bible studies, family events, and fundraising events.

Sagarian received her Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at Nova Southeastern University. She received her Board-Certified Behavior Analysis Certification (BCBA) and License of Behavior Analysis (LBA) shortly after. She has worked within the field of ABA for over six years serving many clients across different intellectual abilities, age groups, as well as families from different cultural backgrounds. She also possesses experience in working directly with clients who have active military parents and who experience difficulties with change and understanding. She helps teach her clients a variety of coping strategy tools and self-management skills. Sagarian takes pride in advocating for her client’s and family’s best interests, while helping teach and create an opportunity for a more socially significant life for her clients.

For fun, she started her own company Tazasaurus Biscuits & Co., which makes healthy, limited ingredient, homemade dog treats for dogs who struggle with stomach sensitivities in memory of her German Shepherd, Taz. Her interests include Parent Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and alternative modes of communication (i.e., Picture Communication Exchange System (PECS) and AAC devices).

Jorge Vicente joins 21 & Change, Inc. with experience in financial reporting and auditing. Vicente is a 2018 graduate of the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, as well as Biomedical Sciences. Originally from Puerto Rico, he is a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional who has been meeting the accounting needs of businesses and individuals in the Tampa Bay area. He currently works as an auditor for Prida Guida & Perez (CPAs and Advisors) handling financial services for businesses in the area. He specializes in maintaining client service and relationships, performing auditing tasks and ensuring that financial transactions are accurately represented.

Vicente got his start in the accounting industry when he was a junior in college, where he interned for a nationally recognized accounting firm. During his internship he learned to communicate with clients, leading to long-term trusting relationships. Additionally, he worked as part of a team to fulfill all necessary tasks, including financial reporting. After he graduated from the University of South Florida, he worked for Cherry Bekaert as an audit associate. There, his duties were to perform auditing tasks, checking the accuracy of all financial documents provided to ensure accuracy and transparency. After leaving Cherry, he joined Prida Guida & Perez, where he currently serves as an auditor.

“21 & Change’s vision statement resonated with me. I truly believe in the value of all human lives and that all should have the opportunity to discover their full potential. As a board member, I hope to bring a unique perspective to the approach of tackling the challenges we will face along the way to a brighter future. I know that our efforts will encourage those who need help and those who would like to help. I am excited for the opportunity to really make an impact in our community and honored to be a part of something great,” said Vicente.  

21 & Change, Inc. is dedicated to ending the Down syndrome ‘syndrome’ and other developmental disability stigmas through advocacy, support, and niche services in the Greater Tampa-St. Petersburg area and beyond. The organization is seeking additional board members, volunteers, strategic and local partners and both corporate and individual sponsors.

For more information, please visit www.21andchange.org.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fosterville South Exploration Ltd. (“FSX” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FSX) (OTC: FSXLF) (Germany: 4TU) announces that it has received the final approval of the Court in respect of the plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) pursuant to which the Company will spinout its Avoca and Timor properties to Leviathan Gold Ltd. (“Leviathan”).

Subject to the procedures of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”), the effective date of the Arrangement is scheduled to occur at 9:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on November 23, 2020. On the Effective Date of the Arrangement, each existing common share of the Company will be exchanged for (i) one new common share of the Company and (ii) one common share of Leviathan.

The Company is also pleased to announce that Leviathan Gold Finance Ltd. (“Leviathan Finance”) has engaged Clarus Securities Inc. (“Clarus”) as agent, on behalf of a syndicate of agents, to lead a best efforts private placement offering of subscription receipts (“Subscription Receipts”) at a price of $0.50 per subscription receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $7.5 million (the “Offering”). The gross proceeds of the Offering (less (a) 3% of the gross proceeds of the Offering, (b) less 50% of the agents commission and (c) less the expenses of the agents) will be held in escrow and will be released to Leviathan Finance (minus the balance of the agents commission and fees) upon:

1. Leviathan Gold (Australia) Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leviathan, entering into an agreement to acquire the Avoca and Timor Projects from a wholly-owned subsidiary of FSX and all conditions precedent to the transaction (other than payment) being satisfied or waived;
2. Leviathan Finance advising Clarus that it is prepared to file articles of amalgamation in respect of the “three cornered” amalgamation of Leviathan Finance with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leviathan, pursuant to which shareholders of Leviathan Finance will receive common shares of Leviathan;
3. the TSXV approving the listing of the common shares of Leviathan (the “Resulting Issuer”) on the TSXV ((i), (ii) and (iii) together, the “Escrow Release Conditions”). 

Upon satisfaction of the Escrow Release Conditions, the holders of Subscription Receipts will receive one common share of the Resulting Issuer for each Subscription Receipt held.

If: (i) the Escrow Release Conditions are not satisfied on or before the date that is 3 months from the closing date of the Offering (the “Escrow Release Deadline”); or (ii) prior to the Escrow Release Deadline Leviathan Finance advises Clarus or announces to the public that it does not intend to satisfy the Escrow Release Conditions, the Escrowed Funds (plus accrued interest earned thereon) shall be returned to the holders of the Subscription Receipts on a pro rata basis and the Subscription Receipts will be cancelled without any further action on the part of the holders. To the extent that the Escrowed Funds (plus accrued interest) are not sufficient to refund the aggregate subscription price paid by the holders of the Subscription Receipts, Leviathan Finance shall be responsible and liable to contribute such amounts as are necessary to satisfy any shortfall.

The net proceeds of the Offering will be used by Leviathan to fund the purchase price for the Avoca and Timor projects and for general working capital.

Fosterville South Chief Executive Officer, Bryan Slusarchuk, states, “Unsolicited expressions of interest for this Leviathan Gold financing have greatly exceeded expectations and we are pleased to see the institutional demand for the financing so strong. Obviously, there will be many cutbacks prior to closing given the very strong demand and we appreciate the understanding of investors that did not receive full allocations. Leviathan Gold will emerge as a public company with a very strong treasury, excellent gold projects and a management team with a track record of creating shareholder value. We look forward to seeing the company execute on the ground, for the benefit of all stakeholders.”

Leviathan Finance also intends to undertake a non-brokered financing of up to $250,000 on the same terms as the Offering.

About Fosterville South Exploration Ltd.

Fosterville South has two large, 100% owned, high-grade epizonal gold projects called the Lauriston and Golden Mountain Projects, a large group of tenement applications called the Providence Project and a large group of recently consolidated tenement applications called the Walhalla Belt Project, all in the state of Victoria, Australia. The Fosterville South land packaged, assembled over a multi-year period, notably includes a 600 sq. km property immediately to the south of and within the same geological framework that hosts Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville tenements. Additionally, Fosterville South has gold-focused projects called the Moormbool, Timor and Avoca Projects, which are also located in the state of Victoria, Australia.

Six of Fosterville South’s properties (Lauriston, Providence, Golden Mountain, Timor, Avoca and Walhalla Belt) have had historical gold production from hard rock sources despite limited modern exploration and drilling.

Fosterville South has approximately CAD $
30
million in cash, is drilling at the Golden Mountain project where results to date have been excellent, is preparing to drill at Lauriston and has 12 drill permits in progress spanning 5 different projects.

On behalf of the Company,

Bryan Slusarchuk, Chief Executive Officer and Director

For further information please visit the Company website www.fostervillesouth.com or contact:

Adam Ross, Investor Relations,
Direct: (604) 229-9445
Toll Free: 1(833) 923-3334
Email: [email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No securities regulatory authority has either approval or disapproved of the contents of this press release.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in
the United States
. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “

U.S. Securities Act

“) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within
the United States
unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release, including with respect to the completion of the Arrangement and the Offering, the amalgamation, the purchase of the Avoca and Timor properties and the receipt of the approval of the TSXV for the listing application. These statements reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. FSX cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by many material factors, many of which are beyond their respective control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to corporate transactions, purchasing the Avoca and Timor properties and listing a new vehicle on the TSXV. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, FSX does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.