Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading independent fiduciary wealth management firm. Responsible for more than $40 billion in client assets, Argent provides individuals, families, businesses and institutions with a broad range of wealth management services, including trusts and estate administration, investment management, retirement plan consulting and administration, ESOPs, funeral and cemetery trusts, charitable organization administration, oil and gas (mineral) management and other unique financial services. Headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana, Argent was formed in 1990 and traces its roots back to 1930.
Announced this morning, Personal Income grew 0.3% in February, slightly higher than expected. Personal Spending increased 0.2% in February, which was less than expected and markedly lower than the previous month. Real Personal Spending which accounts for inflation...
March Madness • The Fed increased interest rates by another 25 basis points, raising the targeted range of 4.75% to 5%, the highest level in 15 years. • Failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank resulted in a market reevaluation of regional bank risk....
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...