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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KlariVis Recognized as a 2025 Tearsheet Data Award Winner for Best Customer Data Implementation
ROANOKE, Va., July 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KlariVis, a leading data analytics solution for financial institutions, today announced that it has received the 2025 Tearsheet Data Award for Best Customer Data Implementation — a recognition that reflects the company's growth, rapid client adoption, and commitment to delivering actionable insights to community banks. The award celebrates the creative implementation and presentation of customer data that provides clear value to the end user. KlariVis was recognized for transforming how community banks access and utilize their data. Since 2019, the company has empowered over 130 financial institutions through an interactive, cloud-based analytics platform designed specifically for the challenges and priorities of community banking. "This recognition is really about what our clients are achieving," said Kim Snyder, CEO and founder of KlariVis. "Banks using KlariVis are making smarter pricing decisions, identifying growth opportunities, and coaching teams in real time — not weeks after the fact. We're proud that our platform makes data analysis not only possible but practical for institutions with limited resources. And we'll continue building with and for our clients to ensure they stay ahead in a fast-changing industry." Built by former bankers, KlariVis consolidates critical operational and customer data from siloed systems into intuitive, role-based dashboards accessible across the organization. The platform requires no technical expertise and is fully integrated alongside KlariVis' award-winning implementation team in as little as 90 days, giving leadership and frontline teams the ability to act on data insights faster and with more confidence. The platform's consistent evolution is driven by client feedback and banker input received during KlariVis' Executive Data & Innovation Summits, ensuring the product roadmap stays aligned with real-world banking needs. KlariVis' proprietary Transactional Intelligence suite, developed in response to client requests, played a key role in the award selection. This new enhancement allows banks to turn their raw transaction data into enriched insights that help deepen customer relationships, detect wallet-share risks, and drive revenue growth. As community banks face increasing competition from both fintechs and large institutions, KlariVis delivers a scalable, efficient way to unify and activate the data they already have — driving meaningful outcomes without the heavy lift of traditional business intelligence tools. For more information, visit About KlariVis KlariVis® is the only data analytics platform built by former community bank executives to help financial institutions turn their data into actionable insights. By consolidating and simplifying data from across the bank into interactive dashboards and reports, KlariVis empowers teams to make informed decisions that drive growth, efficiency, and customer impact. Built on a modern technology stack, KlariVis eliminates the need for manual reporting, allowing banks to focus on strategy, performance, and innovation. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact Gracie GayWilliam Mills Agencygracie@ KlariVis Contact Erica StarrChief Marketing Officerericastarr@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sanford Heisler Sharp Mcknight Wins Final Approval of Record-Breaking $69 Million Settlement on Behalf of More Than 350,000 Retirement Plan Beneficiaries
MINNEAPOLIS, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP, a national civil rights law firm, was granted final approval of a record-breaking $69 million settlement on behalf of more than 350,000 beneficiaries of the UnitedHealth Group 401(k) Savings Plan. The Honorable Judge John R. Tunheim of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota ruled from the bench during a Fairness Hearing held today, approving the settlement amount and granting counsel's requested attorneys' fees and a service award of $50,000 for sole class representative Kim Snyder. Judge Tunheim informed the parties that a more detailed order would follow his ruling. Plaintiff Kim Snyder first filed this case in April 2021, alleging that UnitedHealth Group had breached its fiduciary duties to participants in its 401(k) Savings Plan and mismanaged participants' retirement funds in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'). Specifically, the complaint alleged that UnitedHealth Group failed to remove from its employee retirement plan a family of target retirement date funds managed by Wells Fargo that have underperformed their investment benchmarks and other similar target date funds significantly for over a decade. Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight was appointed Class Counsel in February 2022. After more than four years of litigation, Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight reached an impressive $69 million settlement on behalf of Plan participants – the largest-ever single-plan ERISA settlement alleging breach of fiduciary duty for failure to remove underperforming investment options. The record previously belonged to In re G.E. ERISA Litig., Case No. 1:17-CV-12123-IT (D. Mass. Mar. 8, 2024), another case brought by Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight that resulted in a $61 million settlement for the Plan. 'The firm is honored to have worked for the benefit of the Class for more than four years and to have recovered this settlement for Plan participants,' said David Sanford, chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight and counsel for Plaintiff and the Class. 'We will continue to bring cases like this on behalf of individuals planning for retirement.' 'ERISA's fiduciary standards are strict and exacting,' added Charles Field, a partner and Co-Chair of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight's Financial Mismanagement and ERISA Litigation Practice Group and counsel for Plaintiff and the Class. 'Today's decision underscores the fact that fiduciaries should be held to the highest standards in managing Plan participants' assets.' 'I am grateful for the role I was able to play in obtaining this result today,' said Leigh Anne St. Charles, a partner and Co-Chair of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight's Financial Mismanagement and ERISA Litigation Practice Group and counsel for Plaintiff and the Class, who spoke in support of the settlement at today's Fairness Hearing. 'Even more so, I am grateful for Kim Snyder being brave enough to step forward and represent the Plan and the Class for the last four years. People like her make it possible to right these wrongs.' The case is Kim Snyder v. UnitedHealth Group, et al., Case No. 0:21-CV-01049 (JRT/DJF), United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Local Counsel is Susan M. Coler of Halunen Law. About Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP is a national public interest class-action litigation law firm with offices in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Diego, and Nashville. Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight focuses on employment discrimination, Title IX, wage and hour, whistleblower, criminal/sexual violence, and financial services matters. The firm has recovered over $1 billion for its clients through many verdicts and settlements. The National Law Journal recognized Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight as 2021 Employment Rights Firm of the Year, 2021 Human Rights Firm of the Year, and 2022 Civil Rights Firm of the Year. For the latest news about Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, visit the firm's newsroom or follow the firm on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter. If you have potential legal claims and are seeking counsel, please call 619-577-4253 or email Attorneys at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight would like to have the opportunity to help you. If you experienced sexual abuse and are seeking counsel, please call 202-221-3152 or email cdunn@ Attorneys at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight would like to have the opportunity to help you. For more information, contact Jamie Moss, newsPRos, at 201-788-0142 or Jamie@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KlariVis Named One of American Banker's Best Places to Work in Fintech for Third Consecutive Year
Banking data and analytics company recognized for excellence in workplace culture ROANOKE, Va., May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KlariVis, a pioneer in optimizing banking data analytics, has been named one of American Banker's 2025 Best Places to Work in Fintech for the third year in a row. Organized by Arizent, parent company of American Banker and Best Companies Group, this annual survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the financial technology industry. "Being named one of American Banker's Best Places to Work in Fintech for the third year in a row is a direct reflection of the extraordinary team we've built at KlariVis," said Kim Snyder, founder and CEO of KlariVis. "Our culture is rooted in trust, passion, and a shared commitment to making a real impact in the banking industry. I'm incredibly proud of the environment we've created – one where team members feel empowered, valued, and connected to a meaningful purpose." This recognition adds to a growing list of honors for KlariVis, highlighting its continued leadership, growth, and workplace excellence. The company was named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 and 2025 Inc. Regionals lists, recognizing its rapid and sustained growth. It was also selected as a 2024 Inc. Power Partner for its measurable impact on helping other companies scale. Kim Snyder also earned a spot on Inc.'s 2025 Female Founders 500, celebrating top women entrepreneurs across the country. Most recently, KlariVis was further honored as one of Virginia Business Magazine's 2025 Best Places to Work and Best Women-Owned Businesses in Virginia, reinforcing its strong cultural foundation and leadership in the Commonwealth. Companies from across the United States entered a two-part survey process to determine the list. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking, where KlariVis landed at number 16. "The Best Places to Work in Fintech ranking is a glimpse into the company practices and policies that are popular with employees in the financial sector," said Penny Crosman, executive editor, technology at American Banker. "This year's honorees can serve as an inspiration or nudge to companies looking to attract and retain top talent." You can find the complete list of companies recognized at About KlariVis KlariVis is a data analytics platform built by former community bank executives to help financial institutions turn their data into actionable insights. By consolidating and simplifying data from across the bank, KlariVis empowers teams to make informed decisions that drive growth, efficiency, and customer impact. Built on a modern technology stack, KlariVis eliminates the need for manual reporting, allowing banks to focus on strategy, performance, and innovation. KlariVis: The banking intelligence platform built by bankers. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact Gracie GayWilliam Mills Agencygracie@ KlariVis Contact Erica StarrChief Marketing Officerericastarr@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
KlariVis Named One of American Banker's Best Places to Work in Fintech for Third Consecutive Year
ROANOKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KlariVis, a pioneer in optimizing banking data analytics, has been named one of American Banker's 2025 Best Places to Work in Fintech for the third year in a row. Our culture is rooted in trust, passion, and a shared commitment to making a real impact in the banking industry. I'm incredibly proud of the environment we've created – one where team members feel empowered, valued, and connected to a meaningful purpose. Share Organized by Arizent, parent company of American Banker and Best Companies Group, this annual survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the financial technology industry. 'Being named one of American Banker's Best Places to Work in Fintech for the third year in a row is a direct reflection of the extraordinary team we've built at KlariVis,' said Kim Snyder, founder and CEO of KlariVis. 'Our culture is rooted in trust, passion, and a shared commitment to making a real impact in the banking industry. I'm incredibly proud of the environment we've created – one where team members feel empowered, valued, and connected to a meaningful purpose.' This recognition adds to a growing list of honors for KlariVis, highlighting its continued leadership, growth, and workplace excellence. The company was named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 and 2025 Inc. Regionals lists, recognizing its rapid and sustained growth. It was also selected as a 2024 Inc. Power Partner for its measurable impact on helping other companies scale. Kim Snyder also earned a spot on Inc.'s 2025 Female Founders 500, celebrating top women entrepreneurs across the country. Most recently, KlariVis was further honored as one of Virginia Business Magazine's 2025 Best Places to Work and Best Women-Owned Businesses in Virginia, reinforcing its strong cultural foundation and leadership in the Commonwealth. Companies from across the United States entered a two-part survey process to determine the list. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking, where KlariVis landed at number 16. "The Best Places to Work in Fintech ranking is a glimpse into the company practices and policies that are popular with employees in the financial sector,' said Penny Crosman, executive editor, technology at American Banker. 'This year's honorees can serve as an inspiration or nudge to companies looking to attract and retain top talent.' You can find the complete list of companies recognized at About KlariVis KlariVis is a data analytics platform built by former community bank executives to help financial institutions turn their data into actionable insights. By consolidating and simplifying data from across the bank, KlariVis empowers teams to make informed decisions that drive growth, efficiency, and customer impact. Built on a modern technology stack, KlariVis eliminates the need for manual reporting, allowing banks to focus on strategy, performance, and innovation. KlariVis: The banking intelligence platform built by bankers. To learn more, visit .
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Federal grant cuts will end WMass hands-on science program for third-graders
SPRINGFIELD – The federal government has slashed a grant that provided hands-on science and engineering lessons for Springfield children, ending a learning opportunity for an estimated 1,000 third-graders. Officials at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst learned last week that two of its federal grants totaling roughly $583,000 have been cut. One from the Institute of Museum and Library Services paid for its Schools Exploring Engineering Design and Sustainability in Springfield Public Schools, said Kim Snyder, director of development and communications for the center. 'It is a fabulous program and we were accumulating a lot of data on it,' she said.'Kids were seeing themselves as engineers and learning to work together.' The Hitchcock Center also lost another even larger Environmental Protection Agency grant totaling nearly $500,000 that was funding work to improve air quality issues in rural communities. The grant is designed to run programs in Springfield schools for children in a high-poverty district. City science teachers and center educators worked together and decided the program would best serve third-graders, Snyder said. 'The idea was to visit each third-grade classroom in Springfield four times and have them visit the Hitchcock Center for a culminating field trip,' Snyder said. By having five classes, Hitchcock Center instructors developed a relationship with the children and could build on lessons taught each week, she said. Lessons are all hands-on engineering challenges with children facing tasks such as creating a water capture system, a solar power station, a wind turbine and a water filtration system, she said. Along with learning about engineering, the environment and other science topics, children developed other skills, such as collaboration. They were able to try things out to see if they would work and to regroup and make another attempt when an idea failed, Snyder said. 'Kids were empowered to make mistakes and talk things through. They learned to be resilient,' she said. The program provided training for teachers so they could consider using similar lessons in their classrooms, Snyder said. The center's staff has been in 22 of the 33 third-grade classrooms in Springfield, providing science and engineering education to more than 1,000 students. 'We were on track to reach all third-grade classrooms by the end of the project next year,' Snyder said. Springfield school officials did not return a request for comment Monday. Shortly before receiving word the grant was being rescinded, the Hitchcock Center received approval to extend the funding for another year. For that reason, the cut is especially vexing, she said. 'Loss of the remaining $88,183 in this grant will mean that more than 1,000 additional students and their teachers will miss out on this opportunity for science and engineering education,' she said. On the lost EPA funding, the center is working with two organizations, including Lawyers for Good Government, to appeal the funding cut. At the same time, it is creating a fundraising plan and taking other steps to preserve programs amid the federal cuts, Snyder said. 'This is a lot of money taken out of our budget. Layoffs are under consideration,' she said.
