You will love this guy. Michael Barbarita is the best support system I have ever encountered. We…read moreare moving to a larger facility and Michael did all the research, asked the right questions, prepared the projections and spreadsheets and was able to convey the data/information to me in layperson's terms. He analyzed everything and was able to tell me what I was able to do and not to do. His guidance has been invaluable!!! He has a lot of experience in supporting companies trying to get to the next level. He is on time and available to me whenever I call. This includes weekends and at night. He is dedicated, professional and amazing. He is a great fit for an interim CFO. I will always keep him "on staff" for my future needs.

Update : After my…read morephone call to clarify , seems like removal was done. Satisfied for now.

Had a phone call with them. The agent was pleasant for the most part. Until they became pushy for…read moreme to "pay" for my debt. Oh kind enough to offer 10% reduction because my balance is "oh so high". I apparently have an outstanding balance of almost $400 from "Tolls" from Elizabeth Rivers Tunnel (ERT) from Virginia. My debt went to them May 2025. As of yesterday I'm just NOW finding out I have an outstanding balance from tolls. When I contacted the agent she was quick to let me know how admin fees and late fees play a part. She couldn't answer my questions in regard to: what, when, where. The charges took place. Nor couldn't tell me the "singular" event(s) that led me to this $400 bill. Then she suggested I could have incurred this sometime in 2024. Which is ODD because I was on DEPLOYMENT for 9 months of 2024. Then the "address" they were sending my "notices" (+5 of them) was an OLD address from 2 duty stations ago. Then the system updated to send it to my parent's place. Now I have to wait til tomorrow to contact ERT and ask what's the issue. Which will be funny because the agent claims that the debt is no longer their concern. But at the same time ERT is "allowed" to put a HOLD on my vehicle's registration and add another $40 holding fee. Which CSS will then match that fee to pass the buck to me. So a whopping $80 increase will be taken to the head. What I do not understand is if all Ezpass connects (Illinois stated that it was accepted in the state of VA). My license plate is linked... then why am I getting hounded? Why was I able to purchase and LINK my plate to my new Ezpass? Why was I able to receive a refund from my unused balance on my Illinois Ezpass? I renewed my "hold" tags through my out of state DMV... so what is the purpose of the "Vehicle Registration Hold" ($40 fee btw)? What's the point of having all these systems in place when they CLEARLY don't communicate. How are you a debt collecting agency and you can't answer the simple 5Ws (Who what when where why)? For those still reading this rant. Don't move to VA even if it's temporary. You'll get taxed on EVERYTHING and then on top of that deal with stupidity of companies like this. Will update post after speaking with ERT customer service. **UPDATE** 17FEB2026 Ended up speaking with a ERT rep I believe their name was Keisha(?). Lovely woman, wasn't quick to anger answered all my questions and made sure I understood. Was able to get my bill reduced from being $400 and some change down to $291. The "returned to sender" notices they deducted those admin fees. Then when I told her about my deployment timeline and that I had proof of paperwork/payments from the military she took off the corresponding admin fees. So with that debt paid off I shouldn't get anymore notifications from CCS. If I do just know I have enough vacation days to put in and take it to court.

I got a chance to speak to Adam about some questions I had about appraising a house…read more He shared his thoughts and answered all my questions, for free. It was great to speak with him. He knows his stuff and is generous enough to share his valuable knowledge. Highly recommend him and his business.

Adam of Aladdin Appraisal helped me solve some difficult real estate issues. I could not have been…read moremore happy with the service. He is an expert in his field, thoughtful, responsive, and professional! Very impressive

Rubino and Liang is the place to go when you need help planning for a secure retirement. They were…read moreprofessional and prepared for my meeting. I would highly recommend them if you are worried about your retirement nest egg! Thank You Sam! You are the best!

From the owner: For over two decades, we have helped people protect their life's work by providing them with…read morestrategies and solutions for their retirement and wealth management needs. Our approach is simple: We offer real solutions to today's problems.

I have called the Armstrong group 3 times for a booklet on trusts and have Never received any…read moreinformation or a booklet from as promised. I have spoken 3 times with the person who answered the phone. Each time they have taken my mailing address and then NOTHING. It's been weeks. If they can't even send a booklet in the mail I wouldn't want them handling anything else.

I have done business with Barry Armstrong just about when he came into business. My wife and I knew…read morewe needed an advisor because we were retiring and were totally mesmerized by all,the offerings at that time. Believe me it is scary to relinquish control of all your financial accounts but we did and 14 years later we are totally happy with what Armstrong Advisory has done for us. Through all the turmoil of the past decade,we have not lost a penny. What I looked for was an honest company based on integrity and I got that! I need financial security in my late years and that is still a priority and feel confident ,it will continue. Thank you Barry and glad I met you.

A shoutout to Christian Carmo he assisted my fiance and I open a joint account and he explained…read moreeverything clear and professional. Thank you! I recommend this bank and branch 5 STAR SERVICE

I just opened a savings and checking account there today. Christian Carmo could not have been more…read morehelpful!!! He guided me through everything I needed to know about getting my savings account and checking account started, including getting my wife signed onto both accounts in case of emergency. He got my ATM card, and ordered checks for me. He also showed me how to use the mobile app which I now have on my phone. Christian took his time and answered all our questions. We appreciate all his help and he is a great reflection on Metro Credit Union. I am closing down my former credit union account because it seems they can't be bothered and I did not like the vibe the last time I was in there. Thanks, Christian!

What a joke!! Tried multiple times to speak to a customer representative, have waited on hold for…read moreas long as 40 minutes. After days of trying I called Charles Schwab just to see if i could speak to anyone, I got right through!! I was told I could make a appointment to visit one of thier offices, something you can't do with fidelity. I'm transfering all of accounts to Schwab.

I spoke with a broker here about my portfolio. She was very encouraging, intelligent, helpful. She…read moreasked all the right questions and answered all of mine.

The agent seems professional, but once I got the quote, the front desk insisted me giving out my…read moreSSN OH THE PHONE, which is not a secured. I offered to give it via email but they just told me to find someone else and hung up the phone. This is rude and unprofessional, potentially racially driven given other similar experience are reported from minority groups. Stay away from this firm.

I had been trying to get help for a tax snafu involving my parents, Spain, the IRS, a grifter and a…read moremisplaced shed of documents. The details are weird but unimportant. I had called 11 other tax services and not one of them even bothered to call me back. Padgett returned my call immediately and took the time to explain everything to me before we even talked about a contract. Both Bunny and John were responsive, patient and helpful and assured me that this was NBD, they had it under control. I appreciate the time and effort they took to establish trust. When I finally got through to other tax preparers, they wanted 5x the $ and didn't seem to actually understand the situation. I'm sticking to Padgett.