Knowledge and Insights
Offering resources and insights that help clients and communities
One of the ways Mercadien accelerates client and community success is by continually enhancing and sharing knowledge. By offering our expertise and thought leadership on key business and industry trends and issues, we’re a better resource to you. It benefits everyone to keep minds sharp and fingers on the pulse of what’s critical in today’s dynamic environment.
We’re pleased to provide articles, news, and information to help you stay up-to-date on topics affecting your organization; learn about best practices and processes in relevant fields; and simplify the business and financial complexities you may face.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Do You Know How to Identify Elder Fraud & Financial Abuse?
The Population Reference Bureau report, “Aging in the United States,” examines recent trends and disparities among adults ages 65 and older, and how baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964…
The Bottom Line on Parking Benefits
By now, many of our readers may have heard about what was a little-known wrinkle in the new tax law. Whether you have or haven’t, we are going to break…
Creating a Positive Donor Event Experience
In recent years, experts have cautioned nonprofits against relying too heavily on fundraising events. As it turns out, the cost to raise a dollar through an event is much higher…
Mercadien’s Ken Kamen is Featured on Reuters Business News
Ken Kamen, president of Mercadien Asset Management, is a regular featured commentator on the Reuters Business and Personal Finance program hosted by Fred Katayama. On February 22, 2019, Ken was…
Going on the Offensive in Risk Management & Compliance Monitoring
Regulatory guidance for banks has become increasingly forceful. Recent developments are making it clear that should is to be interpreted as shall. Financial institutions are working to establish compliance frameworks…
Mercadien’s Ken Kamen Featured on CNBC Worldwide Exchange
Ken Kamen, president of Mercadien Asset Management, was featured on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange TV program to discuss his insights on stock market volatility, timing buy and sell decisions, and investment…
Mercadien’s Ken Kamen Hosts Financially Sound for NJ 101.5 FM Radio
Ken Kamen, President of Mercadien Asset Management, the official investment advisor of NJ 101.5 FM radio, hosts Financially Sound, a series of videos in which he provides financial tips and…
Mercadien Again Sponsors and Celebrates Holiday Community Service
For its annual holiday-time community-giving day, Mercadien sponsored a service fair in partnership with the Office of Service Learning at Rider University and students in the Bonner Community Scholars program. …
Frank Pina Receives Distinguished Achievement Award from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The Mercadien Group congratulates managing director and co-chair of its Forensic & Litigation Support Services Group, Mr. Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, who was bestowed the Distinguished Achievement Award…
Enterprise Risk – Are You Properly Managing It?
When I ask my clients if they have a formal risk management process and plan, the discussion often goes to insurance. I get a “Yes, our buildings and other fixed…












