Legal & Privacy

Business identity and independence

Trendel is the brand of Trendel LLC, an independent advisory and educational practice. It is not a government agency and does not act on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Insurance or any other regulator. References to prior public service describe professional experience; they do not imply current authority, agency endorsement, preferential access, or influence over regulatory decisions.

General information and professional scope

This website provides general information and educational commentary. This material is not legal advice, an audit or assurance opinion, an actuarial opinion, investment advice, or an organization-specific recommendation. Regulatory discussion is offered as advisory perspective, not a legal opinion on how the law applies to a particular situation. Obtain advice from appropriately qualified professionals for specific matters.

Information may become outdated and may not address every relevant fact or jurisdiction. North Carolina-focused material should not be assumed to apply elsewhere. Examples and scenarios are illustrative; outcomes are not guaranteed.

Engagements and initial inquiries

Viewing this website or contacting Trendel does not by itself establish an advisory engagement. Services begin only after a written engagement agreement has been accepted by Trendel LLC and the client. That agreement defines scope, fees, deliverables, responsibilities, and applicable confidentiality terms.

For email or text inquiries, a short note is enough to start. Please leave out confidential documents and information that could identify a resident. If documents are needed, Jeff will discuss how to share them.

Website privacy notice

Website visits

Netlify hosts the public website. Its servers process information such as your IP address, browser details, and the pages you request. Netlify uses request data to deliver the site and provides tools to monitor traffic and troubleshoot problems. Trendel uses direct contact links and keeps browser-based analytics and advertising trackers turned off.

When you contact Jeff

If you email, call, or text, Trendel receives the contact details and information you choose to share. Trendel uses that information to respond to your inquiry and discuss potential work. The email or phone services involved also handle those communications. If you follow the LinkedIn link, LinkedIn handles your visit under its own privacy practices.

Content and external references

Original website content is identified with the copyright notice for Trendel LLC. Third-party names, marks, and materials remain the property of their respective owners. References to organizations, prior roles, or external resources do not imply endorsement or a current client relationship. Contact Trendel regarding permission to reuse original website materials. Terms for sharing or reusing commissioned slides, handouts, or recordings can be addressed in the engagement agreement.

Questions

Contact Trendel LLC at jeff.trendel@trendelllc.com.