Why Domestic Asset Protection Trusts Offer Advantages to Business Executives
Chris Kelly, J.D., market president for Argent Trust Company in Nashville, was recently a featured columnist in CEOWORLD Magazine. The original article is below and may also be viewed on the CEO World website: Originally published on CEOWORLD.com July 21, 2021 For...
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The Morning View: June 25, 2021
Announced this morning, Personal Income decreased -2.0% in May, a bit less negative than expected. Personal Spending was flat in May, which was less than expected. The PCE Deflator, increased 0.4% in May and has increased 3.9% on an annual basis. The Core PCE...
3 Ways Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Your Company and Your Employees
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work at Heritage Retirement Plan Advisors is helping our clients’ employees grow their savings, achieve investment goals and reduce the stress of managing their money. Over the past year, as the coronavirus pandemic affected our...
Argent Employee Spotlight – Kenny Brown
Meet Kenny, who is with AmeriTrust in Tulsa and has been with us for 8 years. Q. What led you to Argent and what makes it unique? A. I began my career with Heritage Trust Company before it combined with Argent in 2013. What led me to Heritage is the same...
How Corporate Earnings Trends Can Affect Your Investment Management Strategy
When discussing investment management strategies with clients, one thing I stress is that earnings, or after-tax corporate profits, drive equity performance and, ultimately, the overall market. As we embark on the potential full economic recovery and subsequent...
The Morning View: June 15, 2021
Announced this morning, Retail Sales for May decreased -1.3%, a bigger drop than expected. Clothing & Accessories stores were strong during the month, while Building Materials and Motor Vehicles & Parts stores were among those that were weak. The Control...
Prenuptial Agreements: What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Many people who’ve heard of prenuptial agreements think of them as only necessary for ultra-wealthy celebrities — people like Kanye West, who memorably turned “We want prenup” into a chant in his 2005 single “Gold Digger.” But contrary to popular belief, even...
Newly-hired Fort Worth Mineral Manager Talks Trends in the Industry, Future Oil and Gas Outlook-Travis Gist
A new Fort Worth-based mineral management leader said his outlook is positive for the oil and gas industry after a rough 2020. Travis Gist, who was recently hired to lead Argent Financial Group's mineral management division in Fort Worth, as more private equity firms...
The Morning View: June 10, 2021
Announced this morning, the Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% in June, slightly higher than expected, and is 5.0% higher on annual basis, the highest annual figure since 2008. Prices of Used Cars and Trucks were again strong for the month, while Energy prices were...
Monthly Market Update- Investment Commentary
June 2021 “Sell in May and go away.” This stock market proverb appeared to be sage advice – until May 13th. At that point global stocks were down over 2% from the beginning of the month. And previous hot market segments – such as SPACs, FAANMGs, semiconductors, clean...