September 2018

Page B10 SEPTEMBER 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on B ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust Celebrates 20 th Anniversary BATESVILLE,IN— ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust (ClearPoint), an industry leader in providing fiduciary services, in- vestment management, and recordkeep- ing services to members of the death care industry, celebrates two decades of ser- vice this year, marking the company’s 20th anniversary. Originally founded as Forethought Federal Savings Bank on July 29, 1998, ClearPoint is a company that boasts a rich heritage, solid financial strength, deep roots, and a singular focus on the death care industry. The company’s genesis can be traced to ClearPoint’s former parent, Forethought Financial Services, Inc. (Forethought), which was launched in 1985 to provide preneed financial products and services through its subsidiaries. The company ini- tially provided preneed life insurance prod- ucts, but later expanded its offerings to in- clude trust products and services to meet the unserved needs of funeral and cemetery professionals nationwide. Over the years, both companies (Fore- thought Life Insurance Company and Fore- thought Federal Savings Bank) grew signifi- cantly, and came to be recognized as leading providers of various products and services to members of the death care industry. In 2014, Global Atlantic Financial Group acquired Forethought Financial Services and made the decision not to be involved with the funeral and cemetery trust busi- ness. This move created a “new” company with new ownership, new energy, new in- dependence, and a new name - ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust. ClearPoint started in six states with only a handful of customers, but now serves more than 2,400 funeral home and cemetery lo- cations in 43 states and the District of Co- lumbia. Since its inception, the ClearPoint team has grown, but it has always remained true to its original charter, and stayed ded- icated solely to the funeral and cemetery industry. With more than 240 years of combined experience in death care relat- ed service, the team offers both financial expertise, and an unwavering passion for serving funeral and cemetery professionals. ClearPoint is proud to provide clients with a team of talented and proactive profession- als who are always ready to serve. “It is such a privilege to be surrounded by so many wonderful team members, cus- tomers, and industry professionals who have been an integral part of our success. At this milestone in our history, we want to first rec- ognize and thank our customers for their incredible dedication to serving their client families with care, compassion, and respect,” commented ClearPoint CEO and president, David deGorter. “We are also grateful for our customers’ continued support and for the valuable feedback they have provided us over the years. Additionally, I would like to thank the ClearPoint team for their com- mitment, professionalism, and passion for building a world class company. The support of our customers and the dedication of our team have shaped who we are today.” As a forward-thinking company that an- ticipates its customers’ needs, ClearPoint’s vision for the future is to expand its com- mitment by offering other financial prod- ucts and services to members of the death care industry. The company currently offers trust and recordkeeping services, investment management services, as well as regulato- ry and compliance expertise. The company plans to expand its product portfolio to in- clude additional banking and financial ser- vices that are expressly designed for members of the death care industry. “In the future, I foresee a company that is recognized as ‘The Bank’ for funeral and cemetery businesses. I envision a company that continues to offer an exceptional cus- tomer experience, delivers products and ser- vices designed to meet our client’s unique needs, and provides technology solutions that help our clients save time and money,” added deGorter. ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust is a fed- erally chartered savings bank based in Bates- ville, IN. ClearPoint is dedicated solely to the death care industry. Independently owned and operated, ClearPoint has pro- vided customized funeral home and cem- etery trust and related services since 1998, which are now available in more than 43 states and the District of Columbia. Visit www .clearpointfederal.com to learn more. AmpliVox Multi-Lingual Product Guide Reaches International Buyers NORTHBROOK,IL— AmpliVox Sound Systems has released up- dated Sound Equipment Com- parison Guides in five languages, making product selection more accessible for buyers and deal- ers throughout Europe and Lat- in America. AmpliVox’s com- prehensive Comparison Guide is available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian, each describing the benefits of a wide selection of the company’s top-quality sound products. The Sound Comparison Guide is a persuasive sales and market- ing tool that compares product features, including sound cov- erage, dimensions, colors, and prices of more than 25 lecterns and indoor/outdoor PA systems. Information is presented in a clear graphic format to differen- tiate between product options. Updated with the latest Am- pliVox innovations, the guides make it easy to choose sound sys- tems and presentation furniture to fit specific needs. AmpliVox CEO Don Roth reflects the company’s commit- ment to meeting demand from global markets. “Our Com- parison Guide seamlessly com- municates the AmpliVox core product features and benefits. From high quality portable public address systems to styl- ish lecterns and podiums, Am- plivox Sound Systems ensures a crystal clear message in any lan- guage,” says Roth. To download any of AmpliVox’s Comparison Guides, visit www.ampli.com/document-library/. 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