Goat Planning wins the 2026 IABE Excellence Award for Regional Excellence. The veteran-owned Staunton, Virginia retirement planning firm serves clients across 20 states.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 8th Jul 2026 – Goat Planning, a Virginia-based retirement planning firm serving clients across 20 states, has been named a recipient of the 2026 IABE Excellence Award for Regional Excellence by the International Association for Business Excellence (IABE), an independent business recognition organization that has evaluated and recognized businesses across every industry and country for over three decades.

Receiving the IABE Excellence Award affirms what Goat Planning has always held as its standard: that excellence is not about size, but about integrity and results. Being recognized by an independent body, one that evaluates every applicant against the same published criteria regardless of industry or geography, carries a weight that recognition earned any other way cannot match. For a firm built on trust, this recognition matters.

“We built Goat Planning around one idea: that every person approaching retirement deserves a clear, honest plan, not a product pitch,” said Jeff Batson, principal of Goat Planning. “Being recognized for excellence by an independent organization is humbling, and it reinforces our commitment to the clients who trust us with some of the most important decisions of their lives.”

Goat Planning is a veteran-owned retirement planning practice led by Jeff Batson, a Registered Financial Consultant and author of Don’t Run Out: A Practical Guide to Tax-Smart Retirement Income, Social Security, and Medicare. The firm specializes in retirement income planning, Social Security strategy, Medicare guidance, tax planning, long-term care planning, and wealth protection, serving pre-retirees and retirees who want a clear, quantified plan without a sales pitch. More information is available at Goat Planning.

Goat Planning holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, is SafeMoney.com Certified, and adheres to the IARFC Code of Ethics.

About Goat Planning

Goat Planning is a veteran-owned retirement planning firm based in Staunton, Virginia, serving pre-retirees and retirees across 20 states. The firm provides retirement income planning, Social Security and Medicare strategy, tax planning, long-term care planning, and wealth protection, with a focus on clear, honest, quantified plans built around each client’s needs.

About the International Association for Business Excellence

The International Association for Business Excellence (IABE) is an independent business recognition organization that evaluates and honors organizations demonstrating excellence in operational quality, integrity, and results. IABE recognizes businesses at the City, Regional, National, and International levels across every industry. More information is available at internationalbusinessexcellence.com.

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, renowned for publishing the Doomsday Clock, selected as the laureateRecognized for pioneering new horizons of peace advocacy through scienceThe award ceremony to be held on September 21, the UN International Day of Peace

Seoul, South Korea, 8th Jul 2026 – The Kyung Hee University System has announced that The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has been selected as the recipient of the 2nd Miwon Peace Prize. The award ceremony will take place on September 21 at Kyung Hee University.

The announcement was made during the Miwon Peace Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony hosted by the Kyung Hee University System. The event introduced the 2026 recipient and outlined the purpose of the Miwon Peace Prize, which recognizes individuals and organizations whose work contributes to education, research, public service, and international cooperation.

Established in 2024, the Miwon Peace Prize was created by the Kyung Hee University System to recognize contributions that support education, knowledge sharing, and collaborative initiatives. The prize is awarded every two years following a review conducted by the Miwon Peace Prize Selection Committee and approval by the Board of Trustees of the Kyung Hee University System.

Founded in 1945, The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is an independent nonprofit organization that publishes research, educational resources, and commentary related to science and society. Throughout its history, the organization has supported public understanding through publications, educational materials, and outreach activities.

One of its best-known initiatives is the Doomsday Clock, introduced in 1947 as a symbolic project that presents scientific perspectives on global developments. In addition to this initiative, the nonprofit organization continues to engage with researchers, educators, and readers through publications and educational programs.

According to the Miwon Peace Prize Selection Committee, the recipient was selected following a review of its long-term contribution to science communication, public education, and knowledge sharing. The committee also noted its continued commitment to educational activities and public dialogue through publications and related programs.

The Kyung Hee University System stated that the Miwon Peace Prize was established to recognize organizations and individuals whose work contributes to education, research, and public engagement. The university added that the award encourages collaboration and the exchange of ideas through academic and public initiatives.

Since its establishment, the Miwon Peace Prize has been presented as a biennial award recognizing contributions across academic, educational, cultural, and nonprofit communities. The university stated that the award reflects its ongoing commitment to education, research, and public service.

Recipients are selected through an independent evaluation process based on the objectives and criteria of the award. Each laureate is chosen through the review procedures established by the Miwon Peace Prize Selection Committee and approved by the university’s Board of Trustees.

The second Miwon Peace Prize Award Ceremony will be held on September 21 at Kyung Hee University. University representatives, invited guests, members of the academic community, and participants from various sectors are expected to attend the event.

Additional information about the Miwon Peace Prize is available through the Kyung Hee University System.

About Kyung Hee University

Founded in 1949, Kyung Hee University is a private university with campuses in Seoul and Yongin, South Korea. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of academic disciplines and conducts research in collaboration with institutions in Korea and abroad. Through education, research, and international cooperation, Kyung Hee University continues to support academic exchange and global collaboration.

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Dover, Delaware, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire

A new proprietary trading firm is entering the market with a different approach to funded trading.

DojoTraders has launched with a model that brings Forex, Futures, Crypto, and Equities together in one place. Instead of working with different firms for different markets, traders can now access everything in one place.

That shift matters because most active traders already move between firms, rule sets, and payout systems depending on what they’re trading. Over time, managing all of that creates difficulty.

While most firms specialize in one asset class and leave traders to manage the rest elsewhere, DojoTraders removes that friction. Traders don’t need to choose between Forex, Futures, Crypto, or Equities because they can trade all four at a single firm.

At its core is a simple view: trading is a skill that develops over time. Getting funded is just one step, not the destination. The firm is built around that idea.

Solution to Current Prop Firm Model

For many traders, the challenge is not finding a prop firm. It’s finding one that fits how they actually trade.

Most firms focus on a single asset class. A trader interested in Forex needs one provider, while a futures trader needs another. Add crypto or equities, and the number of firms and rulebooks continues to grow.

That fragmentation creates unnecessary complexity. Traders end up managing multiple dashboards, learning different payout cadences, and mastering different rules depending on the market they’re trading.

As more traders look for opportunities across asset classes, the traditional single-market model begins to feel limiting. And while markets have always been connected, the firms serving them rarely are.

DojoTraders is entering the market with a different approach by bringing Forex, Futures, Crypto, and Equities together under a single ecosystem.

Funded accounts provide up to $500,000, with potential profit splits up to 90%, and a single evaluation rather than a series of them. “Pass once, get funded”, as the firm puts it. Payouts run bi-weekly and are processed within 24 to 48 business hours.

Built Around Mastery, Not Challenges

The word “dojo” tells users a lot about what the firm is trying to build.

A dojo isn’t where people go to prove they’ve mastered something. It’s where they go to learn. Traders practice, improve, make mistakes, and come back the next day to do it again.

That idea feels relevant to trading.

Too much attention in the prop industry is placed on passing challenges. Traders spend weeks preparing for an evaluation, then act as if getting funded is the finish line.

Most traders know the hard part comes after. Markets change. Some months are easier than others. Consistency separates traders who last from those who don’t.

That’s why DojoTraders is built around more than one market. A trader who understands four asset classes has more opportunities when one market goes quiet. The firm supports that with an academy and community instead of leaving traders to learn by themselves.

Their view is straightforward. Funding matters. But skill matters more.

A funded account can be lost. The ability to earn another one is what matters.

Market Conditions and Trading Behavior

Prop trading is changing.

More traders are no longer focused on a single market. They move between Forex, Futures, Crypto, and Equities depending on volatility, news cycles, and opportunity. Trading behavior is becoming more flexible, not more specialized.

At the same time, opportunity itself has become fragmented. Different asset classes move at different times and under different conditions. A setup that doesn’t exist in one market often appears in another. Traders who can shift between markets have an advantage, but most prop firm structures make that difficult.

DojoTraders enters this environment with a structure built around that shift. Experienced traders can take an Instant Funding route that skips evaluation entirely. Others can choose 1-Step programs in Forex, Crypto, or US Equities, each shaped to its market, while futures traders follow a separate progression. Six trading platforms span the four asset classes.

Different Paths for Different Traders

Not every trader approaches the market the same way. Some want immediate funding. Others prefer an evaluation. Some trade crypto, while others focus on futures or equities.

DojoTraders has built its offering around that reality.

For experienced traders who want to begin trading a funded account immediately, Instant Funding removes the evaluation phase, providing access to payouts from day one.

Traders looking for a straightforward evaluation path can choose the firm’s 1-Step programs. Whether their focus is Forex, Crypto, or US Equities, each program is designed around the specific market’s characteristics.

Futures traders follow a different route. The Futures program provides a structured progression designed for traders who want to develop consistency while working toward a funded account.

The broader goal is flexibility. Instead of building a single path and expecting every trader to fit into it, DojoTraders offers multiple routes for traders.

That approach reflects the firm’s larger philosophy. Traders aren’t all pursuing the same opportunities, so they shouldn’t all be forced into the same journey.

Conclusion

With its official launch, DojoTraders is entering the prop trading industry with a different perspective.

Rather than asking traders to fit into a single market or manage multiple firms, the firm has built a multi-market ecosystem that brings Forex, Futures, Crypto, and Equities together under one roof.

DojoTraders aims to provide one place where traders can access capital, develop their skills, and continue progressing over time.

In a market crowded with firms competing for attention, DojoTraders is launching with a simple proposition: serious traders shouldn’t need multiple firms to pursue opportunities across multiple markets. 

About DojoTraders

DojoTraders is a proprietary trading firm that empowers retail traders to earn from their skills without risking personal capital. After completing a one-time evaluation, traders gain access to funded accounts and can keep up to 90% of the profits they earn. The firm supports trading across forex, futures, equities, and cryptocurrencies.

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