Stewards Inc. Appoints Scott McGowan as Chief Marketing Officer
Rhea-AI Summary
Stewards (OTC: SWRD) appointed Scott McGowan as chief marketing officer effective Dec 2, 2025.
McGowan will lead integrated marketing, corporate messaging, brand development and investor engagement as Stewards expands its private credit, real assets and digital finance segments and advances toward a planned uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market. He brings more than 20 years of marketing, communications and investor-relations experience, including 13 years as CEO of a strategic communications consultancy and a role as director of investor relations at InvestorBrandNetwork. Management says McGowan will strengthen transparency, unify messaging and elevate market presence during the company’s next growth phase.
Positive
- Experienced hire: McGowan brings more than 20 years of marketing and investor-relations experience
- Uplisting support: CMO role explicitly tied to advancing planned Nasdaq Capital Market uplisting
Negative
- No timeline disclosed for the planned Nasdaq Capital Market uplisting
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, SWRD gained 10.28%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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No peer stocks with notable momentum or same-day headlines were reported, suggesting this event is stock-specific rather than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02 | Executive appointment | Positive | +10.3% | New CMO to lead marketing, branding and investor engagement for expansion. |
Limited history is available, but the most recent executive appointment news was followed by a positive, aligned price reaction.
On Dec 02, 2025, Stewards Inc. announced the appointment of Scott McGowan as chief marketing officer, emphasizing expansion across private credit, real assets and digital finance and a planned uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The provided data show a 10.28% positive price reaction over the following 24 hours, indicating that this leadership and communications-focused milestone was received favorably by the market in the short term.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +10.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the previously observed 10.28% gain following this executive appointment, where investors appeared to reward added depth in marketing and investor communications ahead of a planned Nasdaq uplisting. With shares already trading above the 200-day MA at $5.75 but still below the 52-week high, sustainability would have depended on management execution and how effectively the new CMO translated strategy into broader market visibility.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
The appointment strengthens platform-wide communications as Stewards advances in private credit, real assets and digital finance
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stewards Inc. (OTC: SWRD), a diversified financial company operating across private credit, real assets and digital finance, today announced the appointment of Scott McGowan as chief marketing officer.
In this role, McGowan will lead the company’s integrated marketing and communications strategy, overseeing corporate messaging, brand development and investor engagement as Stewards expands its three operating segments and advances toward its planned uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market.
McGowan brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, communications and investor relations. Before joining Stewards, he served as director of investor relations at InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN) and spent the 13 years prior as CEO of a strategic communications consultancy, advising executive teams on brand positioning, capital-markets strategy and stakeholder engagement.
McGowan has worked extensively with companies undergoing major growth and organizational transitions, helping executive teams build communications functions, develop corporate positioning and establish the internal and external frameworks needed to support expanding operations. His experience includes guiding high-growth and early-stage companies as they scale their departments, mature their messaging and prepare for the expectations of larger institutional investors and broader market visibility.
At Stewards, McGowan will shape how the company’s mission, performance and long-term strategy are communicated to investors, partners and the broader market. His work will focus on aligning Stewards’ public identity with the disciplined management and responsible growth that define its private credit, real asset and digital finance operations.
“We’re excited to welcome Scott to Stewards,” said Shaun Quin, president. “His experience will strengthen our transparency, elevate our market presence and unify our messaging as we move into our next phase of growth.”
“Stewards is built on a 27-year legacy and a clear strategy that connects private credit, real assets and digital finance,” McGowan said. “I’m honored to help communicate how these segments work together to create a modern and resilient platform for investors and stakeholders.”
About Stewards Inc. (formerly FAVO Capital Inc.)
Stewards Inc. (OTC: SWRD) is a diversified private credit, real asset and digital finance platform advancing responsible growth through disciplined underwriting, technology-driven analytics, and transparent governance. The company provides scalable financing and structured credit solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the United States and is building a portfolio of income-producing real estate and digital-treasury assets that enhance balance sheet stability.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or the future financial performance of FAVO Capital Inc. (the “Company”) and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
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These forward-looking statements reflect the company’s current expectations and projections based on information available as of the date of this release and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to general economic, financial and business conditions; the company’s leadership going forward; changes in market demand; the company’s ability to successfully execute its strategic initiatives; the company’s ability to complete complementary acquisitions and dispositions that benefit the company; the company’s continued ability to pay operating costs and meet demand for its financial products, services and real estate operations; the company’s ability to integrate its newly acquired real estate operations with its existing revenue-based funding solutions; competition in the financial services and real estate industries; regulatory compliance; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s filings with the OTC Markets, including its most recent annual report and subsequent quarterly reports.
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Stewards Inc. (formerly FAVO Capital Inc.)
4300 N. University Drive, D-105
Lauderhill, FL 33351
Investor Contact:
Scott McGowan
Chief Marketing Officer
833-328-6477
Email: ir@stewards.com
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