The National Ethics Bureau (NEB) announced today that effective immediately, internet links to multiple regulatory agencies that govern individuals who solicit financial services are being made available on the NEB website at www.ethicscheck.com. Consumers may use these tools when conducting their own due diligence investigation before committing to work with an advisor in the financial services industry.  Read more...

The National Ethics Bureau (NEB) announced today that John C. Maxwell, author of the New York Times Bestsellers "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" and "Thinking for a Change" is the recipient of their J. Stanton Award for excellence in literature for his most recent book entitled "There's No Such Thing as 'Business' Ethics". Read more...

The National Ethics Bureau (NEB) today announced that, in addition to holding a professional license and having an exemplary record of business ethics within ones industry, applicants must submit to a seven-year criminal background check. Any record of having a felony or business-related misdemeanor will automatically disqualify an applicant for membership.  Read more...

The National Verification Agency today announced that it will officially operate as the National Ethics Bureau (NEB). This new name better communicates NEB services to consumers and further supports approved members by promoting trust and professionalism in the financial services arena. A new logo helps communicate a strong, positive image and the website has been re-designed for easier navigation.  Read more...

The National Verification Agency (NVA), the nationally recognized certification, rating and award program for professional advisors, has announced plans to offer a substantial reduction in fees to a select group of professional advisors nationwide. "Effective immediately, we will be offering to waive our lifetime initiation and set-up fees to a number of 'pre-approved' advisors based on our advanced screening process", said Jeffrey Kopitz, the NVA's Chairman of the Board and Director of Research. "Our nation's economy remains volatile and the outlook is unstable. Now, more than ever, the public needs to know who they can trust in order to help them with their current needs. In this way, we can do our part to promote consumer confidence in the months ahead." Read more...

The National Verification Agency (NVA), the nationally recognized certification, rating and award program for professional advisors, has announced plans to significantly enhance its web presence. The NVA has selected San Diego-based Simply Internet as its new web site host to improve the value of services available through the NVA structure. "We have recognized the incredible power of the web for consumers, as well as for our loyal customer base," said Jeffrey Kopitz, the NVA's Chairman of the Board and Director of Research: "our new web platform will make it easier for consumers to navigate and it will give our members even more of a competitive edge in their respective industries." Read more...