When Businesses Fail or People Can’t Pay Bills, Liability Limits Can Save the Day
From LLCs to trusts, protections are here to help — not just companies and individuals, but our whole economy itself. So, anyone struggling in these trying times should be aware of their rights and new possibilities for recovery. Originally published...
When Businesses Fail or People Can’t Pay Bills, Liability Limits Can Save the Day
From LLCs to trusts, protections are here to help — not just companies and individuals, but our whole economy itself. So, anyone struggling in these trying times should be aware of their rights and new possibilities for recovery. Originally published...
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Strategies For Benefits Executives To Safeguard Employer Retirement Plan Contributions
This is the first article of a three-part series that provides guidance for plan sponsors who are faced with cash flow pressures at their business. (You can find the second article here and the final one here). The goal of the series is to offer alternative solutions...
The Morning View: July 22, 2020
BY: MARSHALL BARTLETT Senior Vice President / Portfolio Manager In this morning’s news, the tension between the U.S. and China has escalated as the State Department ordered the Chinese consulate in Houston, TX to stop operations in order to protect American...
Argent Employee Spotlight – Kimberly Breithaupt
Q: What led you to Argent and what makes it unique? A: Someone recommended me to Argent so they called me for an interview. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to start out in 1996 while we were still a Louisiana state-chartered trust company and watch our...
A Career Built on Relationships
A Career Built on Relationships BY: Mike Carroll | Co-Founder and Former CEO, Heritage Trust Company Mike Carroll was co-founder of Heritage Trust Company and served as its CEO from 1998-2019. Mike passed away on May 5, 2020, shortly after writing this article. “No...
Is ESG Investing Right for You?
A Brief Summary of ESG Trends and Challenges BY: Saiyida Gardezi | Portfolio Manager Investing strategies that focus on investments in companies that seek to make a positive, long-term impact on the environment, employees and communities have continued to...
Fixed Income Commentary – July 2020
2nd Quarter 2020 Fixed Income Review Following a wild ride in the first quarter, fixed income markets had positive performance in the 2nd quarter of 2020, mainly due to the Federal Reserve’s announcement of numerous programs to support liquidity in many sectors....
Investment Commentary: July 2020
Second Quarter 2020 BY: FRANK HOSSE Director of Investments – Argent Trust Company | 615.385.2720 Equity investors have been on quite a roller-coaster ride this year. After hitting an all-time high on February 19, the S&P 500 Index plunged a gut-wrenching 34%...
Argent Employee Spotlight – Erik Aagaard
Q: What led you to Argent and what makes it unique? A: The firm I worked for (The Trust Company) was acquired by Argent. The philosophies and priorities of both companies were a good match. Q: Why do you enjoy working at Argent? A: Everyone that I work with at Argent...
3 Reasons Why Retirement Plan Sponsors Should Consider Guaranteed Income Options for Participants
SECURE Act’s New Rules Loosen Regulations Governing Income Products in Defined Contribution Plans BY: Brad Knowles, CBFA | Managing Director, Heritage Retirement Plan Advisors Brad Knowles More participants in company retirement plans may now be able to utilize...