Argent Gives Back: Sharon Federico
Sharon Federico Trust Administrative Assistant, Louisville, KY 1| Which nonprofit are you passionate about serving? The Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts of America. Pack 380’s popcorn Kernel for the 2022/2023 calendar year History: The Lincoln Heritage Council is one of the...
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A Healthy Work-Life Balance
Over the years, people have often asked me about the high-value Argent places on a healthy work-life balance. It’s no secret that we believe in working diligently for our clients. And yet, we also stress the idea that a meaningful life transcends what we do at the...
Intrafamily Loans: Potentially Powerful And Perilous
Originally published in Forbes on October 6, 2022 BY: DAVID REDDING, CTFA, AEP, CWS Austin, TX Market President, Argent Trust Company | (512) 478-3188 Providing intrafamily loans can be a powerful way for families to spread their wealth to children and grandchildren,...
The Morning View: October 7, 2022
From our colleagues at our sister company, Argent Trust: In this morning’s data, the economy added 263,000 jobs in September, slightly higher than expected. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry was relatively strong, while the Retail Trade and the...
Fixed Income Update – Third Quarter 2022
3rd Quarter 2022 Fixed Income Review • Q3 fixed income markets experienced continued negative performance as inflation and labor market data proved stubbornly robust • During the quarter, the FOMC raised the Federal Funds rate by 75 basis points at each of their July...
Retirement Times October 2022 Newsletter
October 2022 This month's Retirement Times discusses the following: Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority for Plan Fiduciaries What Is a Recession and What Does That Mean for the Markets? DOL Brokerage Window Guidance and Cryptocurrency Accounts Participant Corner - Market...
Investment Outlook-Fourth Quarter 2022
Recession? • Current inflation is at levels not seen in almost two generations. • The Fed will continue raising rates and tightening until it hurts … a recession will not deter their efforts. • The Fed is determined to prevent the onset of an inflationary mindset...
The Morning View: September 30, 2022
From our colleagues at our sister company, Argent Trust: In this morning’s data, Personal Income increased 0.3% in August, as expected and Personal Spending increased 0.4% in August, more than expected. Real Personal Spending, which accounts for inflation, was up only...
Market Perspectives – September 2022
Powell in Charge • Equity returns for August and September are typically negative. • This year these returns are further impacted by Fed monetary tightening. • So far, Fed policy decisions have led to five rate increases this year; the last three hikes have been 75...
Argent Gives Back: Brooke Henderson, JD, CFP®
Brooke Henderson, JD, CFP® Vice President, Relationship Manager, Oklahoma City, OK 1| Which nonprofit are you passionate about serving? Allied Arts- They have always done a great job supporting local artists and cultivating children. They partner with local businesses...