Argent Financial Group is pleased to welcome Ken Griffin as senior vice president and trust officer at Argent Trust Company in Birmingham. Griffin brings more than 42 years of extensive trust and banking experience, having spent the last 37 years at Regions Financial Corp. in several key leadership roles, including executive vice president and senior trust advisor, area wealth executive, trust manager, and senior vice president and trust officer.
In his new role, Griffin will be based in Birmingham, responsible for Huntsville and surrounding markets, and will report directly to market president Collins Compere. He will oversee the administration and development of trusts and estate planning strategies for both businesses and individuals.
“We are delighted to welcome Ken to the Argent team and our Birmingham office,” said Compere. “His deep expertise in business development, management, and key investment banking positions, along with his commitment to client service, make him a valuable addition to our organization. We are confident that his contributions will enhance our ability to serve clients with even greater efficiency and effectiveness.”
He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Alabama and a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama. He is a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), a Certified Investment Management Consultant (CIMC®), and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®). Griffin is also a graduate of Cannon Financial’s Advanced Trust Investments program at the University of Notre Dame and the National Trust School at Northwestern University.
A long-time resident of Huntsville, Griffin has been actively involved in various business and civic organizations, including the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Alabama Society of Financial Analysts, Leadership Huntsville, Estate Planning Council, and the United Way “Red Feather” Club.
“Argent has an established and well-deserved reputation for providing clients with best-in-class trust and estate planning services,” said Griffin. “It’s an honor and a privilege to join Argent’s accomplished team of professionals in our Alabama market.”
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.
