http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/images/WFGLogo.gif http://www.wfgnewsroom.com 144 88 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com The Latest News from World Financial Group - WFGnewsroom.com en-us Tues, 12 Jan 2010 Tues, 20 Jul 2010 Copyright 2008-2010, World Financial Group, Inc. http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/newsfeed.xml http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2011/April/The-Power-of-One-Tour.asp [TORONTO, ON] - [APR. 29, 2011] - World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG), is committed to its goal of growing the company to include 10,000 licensed Canadian agents. WFG's The POWER of ONE Tour travels to 9 different cities across the nation in two momentum-building weeks! 29 Apr 2011 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2011/April/The-Power-of-One-Tour.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/WFG-Racing/2011/April/Carl-Edwards-to-Drive-World-Financial-Group-Ford-in-Nationwide-Race-at-Phoenix.asp [JOHNS CREEK, GA.] — [APR. 11, 2011] — World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG) has joined forces with NASCAR-series championship team Roush Fenway Racing to sponsor the No. 60 World Financial Group Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Nov. 12 at the Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. The No. 60 WFG Ford will be driven by the 2007 Nationwide Series Champion Carl Edwards. 11 Apr 2011 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/WFG-Racing/2011/April/Carl-Edwards-to-Drive-World-Financial-Group-Ford-in-Nationwide-Race-at-Phoenix.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2011/April/Time-Share-Scam-Uses-World-Financial-Group-Name.asp [JOHNS CREEK, GA.] — [APR. 4, 2011] — World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG), a leading financial services marketing company, was recently notified of a time share buying and selling scam, with origins in Encino, Calif., that is using the World Financial Group name. The organization, which is also using a California-based World Financial Group address, goes by the name World Financial Timeshares Group. 4 Apr 2011 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2011/April/Time-Share-Scam-Uses-World-Financial-Group-Name.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2010/December/Email-Phishing-Scam-In-Columbia-Using-World-Financial-Group-Name.asp [JOHNS CREEK, GA.] — [DEC. 30, 2010] — World Financial Group, Inc. recently learned of an email scam circulating in Colombia falsely stating that World Financial Group is hiring citizens from Colombia to work in Canada and will assist them in securing visas through the Canadian Embassy once personal documentation is produced and mailed. 30 Dec 2010 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2010/December/Email-Phishing-Scam-In-Columbia-Using-World-Financial-Group-Name.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/WFG-Curling/2010/December/World-Financial-Group-Extends-Its-Title-Sponsorship-of-the-Continental-Cup-of-Curling-through-2012.asp TORONTO, ON (December 16, 2010) - World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG), a financial organization dedicated to helping individuals and families identify their dreams and achieve financial independence, recently announced it has extended its contract as the title sponsor of the Continental Cup through 2012. WFG also has the option to extend this contract for a third year in 2013. 16 Dec 2010 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/WFG-Curling/2010/December/World-Financial-Group-Extends-Its-Title-Sponsorship-of-the-Continental-Cup-of-Curling-through-2012.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2010/September/World-Financial-Group-and-USA-Luge-Renew-Sponsorship-Through-2014.asp [Johns Creek, GA] - World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG) announced today the renewal of its four-year sponsorship of USA Luge. WFG’s sponsorship, which began in 2007, will extend through the next winter games in 2014. 14 Sept 2010 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2010/September/World-Financial-Group-and-USA-Luge-Renew-Sponsorship-Through-2014.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/WFG-Racing/2010/September/Kenseth-Brings-Home-Top-Five-Finish.asp [HAMPTON, Ga.] - [September 4, 2010] - Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 16 World Financial Group Ford Fusion traveled to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend for double-duty racing. For the third time this season, Kenseth competed in both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series events. This weekend’s Nationwide start came in the No. 16 machine with crew chief Rick Viers at the helm. Kenseth qualified 18th and despite tight-handling conditions throughout Saturday night’s race, the World Financial Group Ford drove off with a top-five finish at Atlanta under the lights. 4 Sept 2010 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/WFG-Racing/2010/September/Kenseth-Brings-Home-Top-Five-Finish.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/WFG-Racing/2010/August/Matt-Kenseth-to-Drive-World-Financial-Group-Ford-In-Nationwide-Race-at-Atlanta.asp [Johns Creek, Ga.] — [August 25, 2010] — World Financial Group, Inc. has joined forces with NASCAR-series champions Roush Fenway Racing to sponsor the No. 16 World Financial Group Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Sept. 4 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The No. 16 WFG car will be driven by 2009 Daytona 500 Champion and 2003 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Matt Kenseth. 25 Aug 2010 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/WFG-Racing/2010/August/Matt-Kenseth-to-Drive-World-Financial-Group-Ford-In-Nationwide-Race-at-Atlanta.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2010/July/Tony-Dungy-Named-Keynote-Speaker-For-World-Financial-Group-Inc-Annual-Convention.asp [Johns Creek, Ga.] — [July 20, 2010] — World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG) is proud to announce world-renowned coach, author, broadcaster and philanthropist Tony Dungy will deliver the keynote address for the company’s 2010 Convention of Champions to be held July 27-31 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dungy’s keynote address will take place on July 30. 20 Jul 2010 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2010/July/Tony-Dungy-Named-Keynote-Speaker-For-World-Financial-Group-Inc-Annual-Convention.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2010/July/Investment-Advisors-International-Names-Horizon-Investments-As-Newest-Money-Manager.asp [Johns Creek, GA] — Investment Advisors International, Inc. (IAI), the affiliate investment advisory firm of World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG) announced Horizon Investments, LLC as the company's newest third-party money manager. IAI works with some of the industry's leading third-party money managers to make active asset management available not only to affluent clients and large corporations, but also to middle-income individuals and families and small businesses. Through these partnerships, IAI is able to offer diverse investment strategies to give clients a wide selection of styles customized to meet their financial objectives. 14 Jul 2010 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2010/July/Investment-Advisors-International-Names-Horizon-Investments-As-Newest-Money-Manager.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2010/January/World-Financial-Group-Inc-Announces-New-President-and-CEO.asp [Duluth, GA] — Transamerica's Joe DiPaola Named WFG's New President; WFG President Jack D. Linder Promoted to CEO - Investment Advisors International, Inc. (IAI), the affiliate investment advisory firm of World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG), announced Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc. as the company's newest third-party money manager. Transamerica Life Insurance Company (Transamerica Life) Vice President Joe DiPaola has been named WFG's President, with current WFG President Jack D. Linder receiving a promotion to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Transamerica Life and WFG are AEGON companies. 12 Jan 2010 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2010/January/World-Financial-Group-Inc-Announces-New-President-and-CEO.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2009/Sept/World-Financial-Group-Adopts-Four-USA-Luge-Team-Athletes.asp [Duluth, GA] — World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG) is proud to take part in USA Luge's Adopt-An-Athlete Program, providing individual sponsorships to four athletes to help them maximize their performances in the upcoming 2009-2010 World Cup competitions and the 2010 Games in Vancouver, Canada. 8 Sep 2009 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2009/Sept/World-Financial-Group-Adopts-Four-USA-Luge-Team-Athletes.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2009/March/Two-PAC-10-Student-Athletes-Awarded-Living-The-Dream-Scholarships-From-World-Financial-Group.asp [Duluth, GA] — Scholarships to be presented to UCLA's Kantola and California's Pollard by WFG President Jack D. Linder at Pac-10 Tournament semi-final game March 13 10 Mar 2009 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2009/March/Two-PAC-10-Student-Athletes-Awarded-Living-The-Dream-Scholarships-From-World-Financial-Group.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2009/Feb/WFG-Sponsored-USA-Luge-Grimmette-and-Martin-Win-Bronze-at-Worlds.asp [Lake Placid, N.Y.] — World Financial Group sponsored, USA Luge's Mark Grimmette (Muskegon, Mich.) and Brian Martin (Palo Alto, Calif.) had not claimed an international luge medal since the 2007 World Championships in Igls, Austria. That all changed, Friday, Feb. 6, in Lake Placid, N.Y., when the two-time Olympic medalists found themselves back on the podium… with their sixth-career Worlds bronze medal. 6 Feb 2009 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2009/Feb/WFG-Sponsored-USA-Luge-Grimmette-and-Martin-Win-Bronze-at-Worlds.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2009/Feb/kevin-palmer-named-to-new-role-at-world-financial-group-inc.asp [Duluth, Ga.] — Kevin Palmer, President of World Financial Group, Inc.'s affiliated companies World Group Securities, Inc. (WGS) and Investment Advisors International (IAI), was recently named Executive Vice President for World Financial Group, Inc. In his new role, Palmer will continue to help steer WFG initiatives, especially as they relate to the company's relationship with the affiliated companies he heads. 5 Feb 2009 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2009/Feb/kevin-palmer-named-to-new-role-at-world-financial-group-inc.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2008/Dec/Xuan-Nguyen-First-to-Be-Promoted-to-Executive-Chairman-World-Financial-Groups-New-Top-Field-Level.asp [Duluth, Ga.] — World Financial Group, Inc. has announced that Milpitas, Calif.-resident Xuan Nguyen is its first leader to be promoted to the newly created top field level of Executive Chairman. 19 Dec 2008 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2008/Dec/Xuan-Nguyen-First-to-Be-Promoted-to-Executive-Chairman-World-Financial-Groups-New-Top-Field-Level.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2008/Dec/World-Financial-Group-Names-Edward-Mylett-to-Help-Direct-Field-Leadership-Development.asp [Duluth, Ga.] — World Financial Group, Inc. has announced that Chino Hills, Calif.–resident and WFG Executive Vice Chairman Edward Mylett has accepted the newly created position of Director of Field Leadership. 19 Dec 2008 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/Company-News/2008/Dec/World-Financial-Group-Names-Edward-Mylett-to-Help-Direct-Field-Leadership-Development.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2008/Dec/WFG-Sponsored-USA-Luge-Wins-Second-Consecutive-Bronze-in-Team-Relay-Event.asp [WINTERBERG, Germany] — For the second time in as many weeks, the World Financial Group sponsored United States won bronze in the Team Relay event. 14 Dec 2008 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2008/Dec/WFG-Sponsored-USA-Luge-Wins-Second-Consecutive-Bronze-in-Team-Relay-Event.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2008/Dec/WFG-Sponsored-Emily-Sweeney-Cracks-Top-10-at-Junior-Luge-Event.asp [KONIGSSEE, Germany] — World Financial Group sponsored, USA Luge's Emily Sweeney finished ninth in the Youth A (to age 17) women's division this past weekend, for her second straight top-10 finish of the season. 9 Dec 2008 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2008/Dec/WFG-Sponsored-Emily-Sweeney-Cracks-Top-10-at-Junior-Luge-Event.asp http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2008/Dec/WFG-Sponsored-USA-Luge-Takes-Bronze-in-Relay-Event.asp [SIGULDA, LATVIA] — The World Financial Group sponsored United States Luge team of Bengt Walden, Ashley Walden and Mark Grimmette/Brian Martin won bronze today in the season's first Suzuki Team Relay event. 12 Dec 2008 http://www.wfgnewsroom.com/USA-Luge/2008/Dec/WFG-Sponsored-USA-Luge-Takes-Bronze-in-Relay-Event.asp