Opinion

The journey from startup to IPO

By Tommy Felts / June 24, 2024

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The following is a paid thought leadership piece from Chris Schumm, McQueary Schumm Munsell Group at Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas. [divide] The lifecycle of a private company is evolving. Over the last two decades, the timeline for companies to seek an entry to…

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Why choose a Morgan Stanley financial advisor

By Tommy Felts / May 20, 2024

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The following is a paid thought leadership piece from Chris Malmgren, The Ferguson Smith Cohen Group at Morgan Stanley. [divide] You’ve worked hard to build a substantial nest egg and you need to make sure it will be managed right. Perhaps you’re thinking…

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When your hobby takes a leap: Turning passion into a business

By Tommy Felts / May 14, 2024

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Latasha Randle is a Strategy & Small Business Program Manager at H&R Block, a company founded and headquartered in downtown Kansas City.  [divide] Many of us have hobbies that spark joy and help us unwind from the stresses of everyday life. From gardening, painting,…

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Closing the funding and resource gap for women-owned businesses 

By Tommy Felts / April 29, 2024

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Latasha Randle is a Strategy & Small Business Program Manager at Block Advisors by H&R Block, which was founded in Kansas City and boasts its headquarters in downtown KC.  [divide] Small businesses are the foundation of a flourishing economy. Every business, big or…

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Female founders: Tips for infusing capital into your dreams 

By Tommy Felts / April 23, 2024

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The following is a paid thought leadership piece from Terri Roberts Munsell, McQueary Schumm Munsell Group at Morgan Stanley. [divide] Today, women own four out of every 10 businesses in the U.S.(*1) Why women choose entrepreneurship  There are a variety of reasons that…

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