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Mike Berner is a finance expert who spent more than half a decade serving as an economic analyst for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He is experienced in conducting quantitative analysis and research to guide clients and companies through changes in the financial markets.
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Chase Payment Solutions Review ReviewChase Merchant Services, formerly known as Chase Paymentech, is one of the largest processors in the industry. It offers a wide range of products to help small businesses accept credit cards in person, online, and on the go. Its processing services comes with advanced fraud protection, data encryption, and other security tools to make sure your business and customers stay safe from cyberattacks.
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