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Spirit of Service Builds Charitable Giving Into Estate Administration

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  • Founder Jacob Schmalzle says estate administration can preserve family legacy while continuing support for churches and charitable causes.

Florida, USA, Jun 09, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Spirit of Service (SOS), the faith-based estate executor and trustee organization founded by Jacob Schmalzle, is bringing charitable giving into the estate administration process through a model that donates a portion of executor fees back to churches and nonprofit organizations selected by clients.

The organization, founded in 2025, provides estate executor and trustee services for families navigating probate and trust administration. Under its operating model, Spirit of Service charges no more than the state minimum executor fee of three percent and donates ten percent of collected statutory fees to the client’s church or preferred charity.

According to Schmalzle, the idea came from recognizing that many families already think about stewardship and charitable giving when creating estate plans, but very few consider how probate administration itself fits into that legacy.

“Families spend a lot of time thinking about who receives assets,” Schmalzle said. “Very few think about how the administration process itself could continue supporting the people and causes they care about.”

The model reflects Schmalzle’s personal background and the mission behind Spirit of Service.

Raised in a missionary family, Schmalzle says he grew up around the idea that service and stewardship should work together. Years later, after losing both his father and grandmother within a short period of time, he found himself navigating probate firsthand while grieving.

That experience shaped how he viewed estate administration.

“I realized probate is not just paperwork,” he said. “Families are dealing with grief, legal responsibilities, property issues, financial accounts, and major decisions all at once. The process can feel overwhelming very quickly.”

The experience eventually led him to create Spirit of Service after helping members of his church community with probate planning and executor responsibilities.

Today, the organization works with families, churches, and communities nationwide.

Schmalzle says the charitable component of the business was designed intentionally from the beginning.

“Many churches encourage legacy giving through wills or estate planning programs,” he said. “But once probate starts, families often leave that environment and enter a completely different system. We wanted to create something that kept stewardship connected throughout the administration process.”

According to Giving USA, Americans donated an estimated $557 billion to charitable causes in 2023, including significant contributions through planned giving and estate gifts. Faith-based organizations remain among the largest recipients of charitable donations nationwide.

At the same time, probate administration costs can reduce the overall value passed to heirs and charitable organizations if estates become delayed or inefficiently managed.

Spirit of Service says its structure is intended to help preserve more estate value while also supporting charitable causes selected by clients.

“To us, stewardship includes how efficiently the estate is administered,” Schmalzle said. “The longer things drag out, the more stress and expense families often experience.”

The organization works as a professional fiduciary resource for estates requiring third-party executor or trustee support. Responsibilities may include probate coordination, asset management oversight, communication with beneficiaries, and trust administration.

Schmalzle believes the model also changes how some families think about executor services.

“In traditional probate situations, families often feel like money is simply disappearing into administrative costs,” he said. “We wanted to create a structure where part of that process could continue benefiting churches, ministries, or charitable organizations that mattered to the client.”

Spirit of Service continues expanding through church referral relationships and community partnerships nationwide.

Schmalzle says churches are increasingly looking for practical ways to support members beyond funeral services and emotional care.

“Many families need operational help after a loss,” he said. “Somebody still has to manage deadlines, paperwork, court filings, and distributions. That responsibility doesn’t disappear because people are grieving.”

For Schmalzle, the broader goal is to encourage families to think about estate administration as part of their overall legacy planning process.

“A will is important,” he said. “But stewardship does not end once the document is signed. Somebody still has to carry out the process responsibly.”

Families and organizations interested in learning more about Spirit of Service and its estate administration model can visit the organization online.

About Jacob Schmalzle

Jacob Schmalzle is the founder of Spirit of Service (SOS), a faith-based estate executor and trustee organization that helps families navigate probate and trust administration. Inspired by his personal experience managing family estates after the loss of his father and grandmother, Schmalzle founded SOS in 2025 to provide compassionate, service-oriented fiduciary support for families and church communities. Spirit of Service works nationwide with churches and families seeking trusted estate administration guidance and executor support.

About Spirit of Service

Spirit of Service (SOS) is a Christian Fiduciary Estate Management organization founded in 2025 by Jacob Schmalzle. The organization provides estate executor services, trustee support, probate coordination, and estate administration guidance for families navigating loss and transition. Spirit of Service was established to bridge the gap between churches and estate administration while promoting stewardship, compassionate service, and charitable giving. The organization donates a portion of its earned fees to churches and charitable organizations selected by clients. Learn more at www.mySOS.care.

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GG HouseTM to Present Online Event Interview, Dining, Event Etiquette & Life Skills on Nov. 18

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The presentation, intended for 18–27-year-old foster youth and young adults who have aged out of the system, will focus on skills, opportunities, and the future

United States, 6th Nov 2026 — Gowns and Gardens House of CharitiesTM (GG HouseTM), an organization dedicated to building children, women, and communities through education, enrichment programs, and resources, today announced that it will be presenting the online event Interview, Dining, Event Etiquette & Life Skills on November 18. The event is intended for 18–27-year-old foster youth and young adults who have aged out of the system. It will focus on skills, opportunities, and the future.

GG HouseTM to Present Online Event “Interview, Dining, Event Etiquette & Life Skills” on Nov. 18

“Our goal with this presentation is to help foster youth and those who have aged out learn how to present themselves with confidence, communicate professionally, and make a great first impression,” explained Kenisa Nunley, Founder and President of GG House. “These skills are not innate. They are learned, and kids in the system often miss the opportunity. That’s the challenge we’re trying to address.”

The Interview, Dining, Event Etiquette & Life Skills event is just one of many programs GG House is running. The organization’s Dear Neighbor Campaign, for instance, brings people together to create meaningful opportunities for foster youth and young adults who have aged out through education, mentorship, and personal development.

Nunley added, “As we like to say, it’s hard to create a masterpiece with the wrong tools. Having the right tools and knowledge can make all the difference. We want to expand the foundation and the opportunities for children, emancipated youth, and women—empowering them to thrive in life and become the best version of themselves.”

To register for the event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-up-interview-dining-event-etiquette-life-skills-tickets-2002684521314?aff=erelpanelorg ​

 

For more information about GG House, visit https://www.gghouse.org/about  

About GG House

GG House is a nonprofit focused on improving the lives of children through education, enrichment programs, resources, and personal development, with a focus on Rehoming Awareness (Unregulated Child Custody Transfers) and foster homes/orphanages.

About Kenisa Nunley 

Kenisa Nunley graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Business, with an emphasis in marketing. She chose to explore the event industry and was able to work on teams for events such as Coachella Music Festival, Adobe Max, TED Conference, Dreamforce, and Guess fashion engagements. Her business knowledge and experience in the industry led to her working in strategic partnerships for technology companies like Magento, eBay, and Permira.

 

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Titan FX Strengthens Growth Capabilities with Senior APAC Appointments and Unified Team

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Port Vila, Vanuatu, November 6th, 2026, FinanceWire

Expanded expertise in business development, regional markets, and IB partnerships supports the company’s next stage of growth

Titan FX has strengthened its growth capabilities with the appointment of two Senior Business Development Managers and the creation of a unified Growth team, bringing Sales and Marketing together under Chief Growth Officer Isaac Lai

The move brings both functions under one leadership structure, allowing the company to better connect market insights, partner relationships and marketing initiatives. It also comes as Titan FX continues to expand its IB network, grow its Titan Point Club loyalty program and prepare for the launch of Titan Options, its new short-term trading service.

As part of this development, Titan FX has also welcomed two experienced Senior Business Development Managers, Tetsuro and Yirong, to strengthen its presence across the APAC region and build closer relationships with IB partners.

Bringing Sales and Marketing Closer Together

The new Growth team combines the market knowledge and partner relationships of the Sales team with Marketing’s expertise in brand development, digital campaigns and customer engagement.

By working more closely together, the teams can respond more effectively to market needs, share insights and carry initiatives through from planning to execution.

Isaac Lai, Chief Growth Officer at Titan FX, commented: “We’re investing in both the expertise within the team and how that expertise works together. Tetsuro and Yirong bring additional regional knowledge, business development experience and language capabilities, complementing the strengths already established across Sales and Marketing.

Bringing those capabilities together means insights from our clients and partners can more directly shape our campaigns, partner support and market development. Our ambition is to build a team that can support more partners, understand their markets more deeply and deliver larger, more complex initiatives as Titan FX grows.”

Strengthening Business Development Across APAC

The appointments of Tetsuro and Yirong reflect Titan FX’s continued investment in its business development capabilities and IB partnerships.

Tetsuro brings extensive experience in financial services and business development. He previously served as Head of Japan at an Australia-based broker, where he led growth in the Japanese market. He also has a strong background in senior business development roles across APAC, alongside earlier sales experience at Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters.

Yirong has more than five years of experience in fintech business development, primarily across APAC. Fluent in five languages, Yirong brings a strong understanding of different markets and cultures, supporting Titan FX’s efforts to develop relationships with partners across the region.

Both will work closely with the Growth team to support existing IB partners, develop new relationships and identify opportunities in their respective markets.

Building on Continued Business Growth

The expanded Growth team brings together brand, digital marketing, customer engagement and business development expertise, reinforced by additional APAC market knowledge and multilingual capabilities. This investment positions Titan FX to provide more comprehensive support to its partners and deliver its next phase of business expansion.

About Titan FX

Titan FX is an online broker providing access to a wide range of financial markets, including foreign exchange, commodities, stock indices, and cryptocurrency CFDs.

Through its trading services and brand initiatives, Titan FX continues to create opportunities for traders around the world as they pursue their goals and explore what lies beyond.

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isaac.lai@titanfx.com

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QuickBooks Online or Enterprise? A Practical Guide for Growing Businesses

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Brandon, MB, November 5, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — For many businesses, the decision to move from QuickBooks Enterprise or Desktop to QuickBooks Online is no longer a question of whether cloud technology is available. The more important question is whether a migration will genuinely improve operations, reporting, and long-term scalability.

According to QuickBooks data specialists at QBRP, businesses often assume that moving to the cloud is automatically the best option. In reality, the right choice depends on factors such as data volume, workflow complexity, inventory requirements, reporting needs, third-party integrations, and the organization’s reliance on historical accounting records.

“Cloud solutions offer significant advantages, but they’re not the ideal fit for every company,” said a QBRP spokesperson. “The goal should be choosing the platform that best supports the business, not simply following industry trends.”

When QuickBooks Online Makes Sense

For many growing organizations, QuickBooks Online offers benefits that can improve flexibility and accessibility. Because the system is cloud-based, authorized users can access accounting data from multiple locations without relying on local servers or remote desktop connections.

A migration to QuickBooks Online may be a strong fit when businesses:

  • Need anytime, anywhere access to financial data
  • Support remote or distributed teams
  • Rely on cloud-based applications and integrations
  • Want automatic software updates and reduced IT maintenance
  • Require simplified collaboration with accountants and advisors

For service-based businesses and organizations with relatively straightforward accounting processes, these advantages can often outweigh the costs and complexities of migration.

For manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and businesses managing sophisticated inventory processes, Enterprise frequently provides capabilities that may be difficult or costly to replicate in an online environment.

The Hidden Challenge: Data Conversion

One of the most overlooked aspects of migration is the handling of historical data.

Not every QuickBooks Enterprise feature converts perfectly to QuickBooks Online. Depending on file size, transaction history, custom configurations, and reporting structures, businesses may encounter differences in how data appears after conversion.

Questions that should be evaluated before migration include:

  • How much historical data needs to be retained?
  • Will inventory records convert accurately?
  • Are custom reports critical to daily operations?
  • Which integrations must continue functioning after migration?
  • Will users require workflow changes or retraining?

Without a thorough assessment, organizations risk discovering critical limitations only after the migration is complete.

A Business Decision, Not Just a Technology Decision

The most successful migrations occur when businesses evaluate operational requirements before evaluating software features. QuickBooks Online can deliver meaningful benefits for many organizations, but Enterprise continues to serve as the better long-term platform for others.

Rather than approaching the decision as “Desktop versus Cloud,” QBRP recommends assessing how the accounting system supports day-to-day operations, future growth plans, reporting requirements, and data-management objectives.

For businesses considering a move from Enterprise to Online, a professional migration assessment can help identify potential risks, evaluate conversion readiness, and determine whether migration will provide measurable business value or whether remaining on Enterprise is the more strategic choice.

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