Argent Trust Company, a leading client asset services firm, today announced the retirement of Kathy Christoffel, Market President of the Fort Worth, Texas office, effective September 30, 2024, and the appointment of Jonathan Berry as her successor. Christoffel’s retirement marks the culmination of an outstanding 33-year career, during which she significantly contributed to the growth and success of Argent Trust in the Fort Worth region.
Christoffel has overseen Argent Trust’s Fort Worth wealth management team, leading business development and providing customized client solutions. Prior to joining Argent, she was a senior vice president and fiduciary officer at Wells Fargo; her leadership and commitment have helped establish the Fort Worth office as a trusted client partner. Christoffel is a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) and has earned certifications from Morton College and the Cannon Trust School. She has been actively involved with the American Bankers Association, the Tarrant County Probate Bar, and the Institute of Certified Bankers.
In the community, Christoffel serves on the board of Amphibian Productions and is a certified guardian with the National Guardianship Association. She is a former board member and president of Guardianship Services, a former board member of CASA and Child Advocates, and a founding member of the Stephen Seleny Society of Planned Giving at Trinity Valley School. Christoffel plans to enjoy her retirement while traveling with her husband and spending quality time with family and friends.
Jonathan Berry, currently Senior Vice President at Argent Trust’s Fort Worth office, will succeed Christoffel as Market President. Berry will lead the local trust management team, facilitate new business development, and manage client relationships while delivering tailored solutions.
Berry brings more than 14 years of experience in the financial industry. Before joining Argent, he served as an attorney and counselor at law at Jonathan D. Berry, PLLC, and owned Covenant Insurance Solutions, where he worked as an insurance and financial advisor. His diverse professional background uniquely positions him to meet the needs of Argent Trust’s clients.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a business minor and a Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M University. Berry is actively engaged in the Fort Worth community, serving on the board of directors for The Ladder Alliance. He is also a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and the Rotary Club of Fort Worth.
Reflecting on her time at Argent Trust, Christoffel shared, “I’m incredibly proud that during my time at Argent, we focused not only on serving our clients but also on giving back to the community, building a strong and knowledgeable team, and having fun along the way. It’s been an honor to work with such talented individuals who care deeply about what they do. As I step into retirement, I’m confident in Argent’s next chapter, with Jonathan leading the way. He will continue to treat each client and partner with the same integrity and care that Argent is known for, and I look forward to seeing the Fort Worth office thrive under his leadership.”
Berry added, “I’m humbled to take the reins from someone with such a successful career and history in the industry as Kathy. She has set an incredible standard for leadership and client service. Fort Worth is a special business community, and being a part of Argent’s continued growth here is an honor. I’m excited to lead this brilliant team and continue building relationships with our valued clients.”
About Argent Financial Group
Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading, independent client asset services firm offering individuals, families, businesses, and institutions wealth management, asset management, and asset servicing. The firm is responsible for more than $85 billion in client assets. Formed in 1990 in Ruston, Louisiana, Argent can trace its roots back to 1930. For more information, visit www.ArgentFinancial.com.
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