JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Foundation Financial Group continues to achieve significant milestones in its goal to become the nation’s largest financial services company. The company recently eclipsed the $4 billion mark in loans funded and continues to experience strong growth across all of its business sectors.

“Foundation Financial Group employees are highly qualified and motivated individuals and are responsible for this milestone and our ongoing success,” said CEO Mark W. Boyer. “Their dedication and persistence continue to build Foundation Financial Group’s market share across the United States.”

With the number of loans funded by Foundation Financial Group, the company continues to help Americans afford their homes and improve their financial situations. Foundation Financial Group is known for its fast turnaround times and exceptional customer service.

Foundation Financial Group experienced record-breaking months in the fourth quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012. The company’s mortgage division ended November 2011 at 11 percent higher than November 2010, which was the record for Foundation Financial Group’s mortgage division. The mortgage division finished January 2012 at three percent higher than November 2011, which was also a previous record month for the company’s mortgages. The month of March 2012 was another record-breaking month for its mortgage business. Overall, the company finished the first quarter of 2012 at 10.4 percent higher than its previous best quarter. The company’s insurance division and tax divisions also experienced a record-breaking month in March.

Foundation Financial Group gives back to the communities it serves in a big way. Since 2010, through financial contributions, in kind donations and volunteerism, the company’s social investment is over $610,000 in support of philanthropic initiatives with a focus on education, workforce development, environment sustainability as well as health and wellness. In 2011, Foundation Financial Group employees contributed more than 1,000 hours of community service to good causes across the country.

The company also provided $15,000 to two individuals in its Funding Your Finances giveaway. Currently, Foundation Financial Group is giving away two different vacation packages from Southwest Airlines Vacations, along with $5,000 spending cash for each trip, as part of its 2012 Start Living giveaway.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Alliance for Workplace Excellence has named Foundation Financial Group one of the 2012 EcoLeadership award winners.

The EcoLeadership Award was launched in 2009 and honors companies that recognize the importance of environmental sustainability and that demonstrate a commitment to being eco-friendly. Foundation Financial Group was selected because the company is dedicated to the environment in waste minimization, energy demand and supply, building operations and pollution prevention.

“We have a commitment to our employees and to each other to make the world a better place,” said Foundation Financial Group’s CEO Mark W. Boyer. “We have had huge success with Project Sequoia, our environmental corporate sustainability program, and we continue to make strides in reducing Foundation Financial Group’s carbon footprint.”

Project Sequoia is Foundation Financial Group’s fully secure, integrated, paperless document management system that includes an entirely paperless origination, processing, shipping and storage process for all of Foundation Financial Group’s affiliates. Since its inception in 2011, Project Sequoia has improved efficiency and time management at Foundation Financial Group.

In conjunction with Project Sequoia, Foundation Financial Group also uses a paperless hiring system that will save the company $25,000 previously spent on paper and printer cartridges. Replacing the paper-intensive processes are eSignatures for loan paperwork, a new document storage process and adoption of signature capture pads used in the hiring process. Foundation Financial Group has also implemented the use of ceramic mugs and 16-ounce drinking cups that have replaced Styrofoam cups, a move that saves about 21,000 cups per month.

The Alliance for Workplace Excellence will host its annual awards luncheon from on June 11, 2012 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. At this event, 73 businesses will be honored and more than 500 area business executives are expected to attend; 28 companies will be receiving the EcoLeadership Award.

The Alliance has recognized best places to work for the past 12 years, distinguishing health and wellness trailblazers and EcoLeaders dedicated to creating sustainable workplaces.

About The Alliance for Workplace Excellence
The Alliance for Workplace Excellence provides a portfolio of services that allow employers to build excellent places to work. Recognizing existing Excellent Places to Work, Health & Wellness Trailblazers and EcoLeaders throughout the mid-Atlantic region is one component of the Alliance’s mission. The Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by Montgomery County, Maryland, and Discovery Communications, Inc.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Foundation Financial Group has promoted George A. Stone from division general manager to executive vice president for the company’s southern region. He will report to the company’s CEO Mark W. Boyer.

“George is an exceptional choice as one of Foundation Financial Group’s senior executives responsible for a large portion of our business,” said CEO Mark W. Boyer. “In seven years he has earned four promotions while demonstrating tremendous leadership and a high level of expertise navigating a complex and intricate mortgage marketplace.”

A Tampa, Fla. native, Stone has 13 years of mortgage-related experience and, in his new role, oversees all mortgage sales in the southern United States for Foundation Financial Group, which is licensed in 38 states.

In his past position as division general manager, Stone closed about one-third of all loans for the company. He also recognized and promoted exceptionally talented employees such as Gregory G. Ludwig, in Savannah, Ga., and Gregory A. Trew, in Jacksonville Fla., to division general managers at their respective locations. Stone also promoted and transferred 12 managers to other divisions within the company.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or visit ffg.com.

ATLANTA  – A team of employees from Foundation Financial Group’s Atlanta regional center, located at 100 Galleria Pkwy, Suite 1400, participated in an event that benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Employees of Foundation Financial Group volunteered their time at the Run for Wishes event and made a monetary donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama.

“The strength that these children maintain despite the illnesses that they face is remarkable,” said Foundation Financial Group’s Atlanta Division General Manager Raymond J. Drohan. “The Make-A-Wish Foundation provides hope to so many children that are in need of a miracle coming true. Foundation Financial Group feels so blessed that we’re able to be a part of this event.”

The Run for Wishes was held the morning of April 28 at Atlantic Station in Atlanta. Twelve Foundation Financial Group employees from the company’s Atlanta center participated in the event.

About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, Make-A-Wish is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world. With the help of generous donors and more than 30,000 volunteers worldwide, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 280,000 wishes around the world since its inception.  The Georgia and Alabama Chapter of Make-A-Wish has granted over 5,000 wishes locally and has over 800 children waiting for their most heartfelt wishes to come true.  To learn more, visit ga-al.wish.org and connect with us on Facebook facebook.com/makeawishgaal and Twitter @MakeAWishGA @MakeAWishAL.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or visit ffg.com.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Five members of Foundation Financial Group’s executive team are prepared to go “Over the Edge” of one of the tallest buildings in Jacksonville to support the North Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Foundation Financial Group’s CEO Mark W. Boyer, President Kris S. Williams, CFO Tanya L. Mauro, CIO Rolf Wilck and COO of Subsidiaries David Gueterman have spent several weeks raising money to rappel down the AT&T Tower, located at 301 E. Bay Street, on May 17 and 18.

“Foundation Financial Group is always up for supporting a good cause,” said Mark W. Boyer. “This opportunity allows us to support the Boy Scouts of America, receive support from all of our locations and give our employees something to cheer about as they watch us rappel 447 feet to the ground.”

In order to rappel from the AT&T Tower, participants were required to raise $1,000 each, though Foundation Financial Group is making an additional monetary donation to the cause. The event saw 58 people go over the edge in 2011.

About the North Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America
The North Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America strives to develop boys into outstanding citizens who will forever use the Scout Oath and Law to guide the way they go about their daily lives and interact with others.The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices in their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scouts Oath and Law.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or visit ffg.com.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A team of employees from Foundation Financial Group’s Jacksonville regional center, located at 225 Water St., Suite 2100, participated in a Walk to Defeat ALS event benefiting the ALS Association, Florida Chapter. Foundation Financial Group employees volunteered their time at the event and made a monetary donation to the organization.

“Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a horrible disease that can strike anyone,” said Senior Loan Officer Amber J. Altman. “The ALS Association is a fantastic organization committed to finding a cure, and it’s an honor for Foundation Financial Group to support it.”

About the ALS Association
Established in 1985, the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Association is the only non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, the Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. As the preeminent ALS organization, the association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy. The organization  gives help and hope to those facing the disease. The Association’s nationwide network of chapters provides comprehensive patient services and support to the ALS community. The mission of the ALS Association is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or visit ffg.com.

DALLAS – Foundation Financial Group has announced the promotion of Dana Chen to division general manager for the company’s Dallas division, located at 1903 Central Drive, Suite 201 in Bedford, Texas.

Chen, a Beijing, China native, holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and international business management from the University of Maryland. She has been with Foundation Financial Group for three years and this is her seventh promotion. In 2011, she helped launch the Rochester, N.Y. retail center location. Under Chen, the Rochester, N.Y. center grew from four employees to 25.

Chen’s promotion in Dallas makes her the youngest division general manager within the company.

“Dana has been a fantastic asset to our Foundation Financial Group team. She has won four company Cornerstone awards, at each position she has held, since she started with us three years ago,” said Foundation Financial Group’s CEO Mark W. Boyer. “I am confident Dana will take the performance of Foundation Financial Group, in Dallas, to new levels of growth.”

Foundation Financial Group honors the single top performer at each position within the company and rewards excellence in sales leadership and management with a Cornerstone award. Chen received her first Cornerstone award within three months of working at Foundation Financial Group. Her additional Cornerstone awards were earned through hiring, training and leading her team to success.

Under Chen’s leadership, Foundation Financial Group is looking to grow its Dallas division.

“I cannot imagine having a better group of leaders to learn from,” said Chen. “The wealth of experience provided by all of them has been invaluable. I’m also extremely thankful for the employees that work with me and I realize that my success is a direct result of their efforts.

Chen also volunteers her time at various non-profit organizations and events including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, autism walks and food drives.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or visit ffg.com.

RALEIGH, N.C. – A team of employees from Foundation Financial Group’s Raleigh regional center, located at 701 Exposition Place, Suite 202, participated in an event benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Foundation Financial Group employees volunteered their time at the event and made a monetary donation to the organization.

“Habitat for Humanity positively impacts the lives of families and we are honored to do our part in making our community a better place to live,” said Stephen C. LeGost, Foundation Financial Group’s division general manager in Raleigh. “I could not be more proud of our employees for volunteering their time to such a great charity organization. I am honored to work for Foundation Financial Group, which understands the importance of corporate social responsibility.”

About Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County builds safe, affordable houses for qualified homebuyers regardless of race, religion or background. Each Habitat home is built in partnership with homeowner families, sponsors and volunteers. The houses are safe, decent, affordable homes which are sold for no profit to the partner family who repays an affordable mortgage over 20 years. Homeowners attend a series of workshops on financial literacy and home maintenance so they are well prepared to be homeowners.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or visit ffg.com.

DENVER  – Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, is now licensed in Colorado.

Foundation Financial Group received its Colorado mortgage license from the Colorado Division of Real Estate. With its presence now in 38 states, Foundation Financial Group remains on track to achieve its aggressive 2012 expansion goals by expanding into five more states and opening up to 12 more retail branch locations.

“By obtaining our Colorado license, Foundation Financial Group can offer homeowner financing programs, our full line of insurance solutions, tax preparation services and premium customer service to Colorado residents,” said Foundation Financial Group CEO Mark W. Boyer. “Having just finished the first quarter, Foundation Financial Group is already enjoying a great 2012 and we are very excited about that growth.”

In January, Foundation Financial Group announced the acquisition of B&R Insurance, and opened its sixth retail branch location in March in Wichita, Kan. In April, Foundation Financial Group acquired Kansas-based Assured Insurance Services.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or visit ffg.com.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Foundation Financial Group has announced the promotion of Gregory A. Trew to division general manager for the company’s Jacksonville center, located at 225 Water St., Suite 2100.

Trew, a Middleburg, Fla. native, holds a Bachelor of Arts in business administration from the University of Florida. He was previously a section manager within the company and has eight years of industry experience.

“Greg is a great asset to our team and we enjoy seeing his growth at Foundation Financial Group,” said Foundation Financial Group’s CEO Mark W. Boyer.

Trew has received seven sales excellence awards as well as two individual Cornerstone awards, which is the most prestigious award Foundation Financial Group gives to salespeople.

Prior to joining Foundation Financial Group, Trew competitively raced ATVs, from 1995 until 2005, in the Florida circuit as well as the national circuit for the eastern portion of the United States. He was ranked as high as number six in the professional class.

About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services companies, specializes in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement services, personal taxes and corporate tax services. Foundation Financial Group operates seven regional centers as well as a branch network of retail storefronts across the Midwest. Foundation Financial Group offers mortgage refinancing and first-time buyer lending through traditional financing, as well as Federal Housing Administration and other government-backed home loan programs. Foundation Financial Group enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest accreditation the BBB gives, and an industry-leading Federal Housing Administration compare ratio. For more information, call 866-334-1001 or visit ffg.com.