Argent Financial Group announced today the acquisition of East Broad Trust Company with offices in Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina. The combination significantly extends Argent’s geographical reach and allows the clients of East Broad to take advantage of the resources of a major regional financial services entity and benefit from the progressive trust and estate planning laws of Tennessee by associating with Argent’s Tennessee Trust charter.

The Morning View: Post FOMC Decision on Interest Rates
At the conclusion of yesterday's FOMC meeting, another 25bp rate hike was announced, raising the Fed Funds rate’s target range to 4.75 – 5.00%. Let’s dig into the statement, the SEP, and the press conference to see what more we can glean from today’s announcement. The...