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Argent Gives Back: Brooke Henderson, JD, CFP®
Brooke Henderson, JD, CFP® Vice President, Relationship Manager, Oklahoma City, OK 1| Which nonprofit are you passionate about serving? Allied Arts- They have always done a great job supporting local artists and cultivating children. They partner with local businesses...
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Market Perspectives – July 2022
Engineering an Economic Slowdown • Interest rate and FOMC headlines continue to rattle the markets, in turn driving investor returns towards Bear-Market territory • Today’s economic environment is the result of FOMC activities during the pandemic two years ago...
The Morning View: June 30, 2022
Announced this morning, Personal Income increased 0.5% in May, as expected and unchanged from the revised figure from the previous month. Personal Spending increased 0.2% in May, less than expected and the previous month was revised lower; however Real Personal...
3 Tips for Improving Your Wealth Management Strategy
Originally published on fwtx.com on July 11, 2022 BY: KATHY CHRISTOFFEL, CTFA Market President, Argent Trust-Fort Worth Market (817) 502-3586 Improving your wealth management strategy is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your financial well-being,...
The Morning View: July 13, 2022
Announced this morning, the Consumer Price Index increased 1.3% in June and 9.1% on an annual basis, higher than expected. Monthly prices for Gasoline, up 11.2%, and Utility Gas Service (natural gas), up 8.2%, were again especially strong. The core rate, which...
Market Update – July 2022
Second Quarter 2022 Investment Commentary • Market performance for a traditional “60/40” balanced portfolio had its worst first half year in modern history, down 16.1%. • The economic backdrop has worsened, with the Federal Reserve aggressively tightening monetary...
Retirement Times July 2022 Newsletter
July 2022 This month's Retirement Times discusses the following: Safe Harbor Options 5 Ways You Can Benefit from Partnering with a Retirement Plan Advisor Have You Met Your Match? Participant Corner: We know you are ready for summer! But how’s your retirement plan...
The Morning View: July 8, 2022
In this morning’s data, the economy added 372,000 jobs in June, higher than expected. The Education and Health Services industry was strong, while jobs in Government were weak. The Unemployment Rate held steady at 3.6% and the Labor Force Participation Rate at 62.2%...
Fixed Income Update – Second Quarter 2022
2nd Quarter 2022 Fixed Income Review • Q2 fixed income markets experienced significant negative performance as fixed income assets fell in price and yields rose • The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has now hiked its overnight funds target rate range 150bp over...
How To Determine If You Need A Will
Originally published in Forbes on June 29, 2022 BY: DAVID REDDING, CTFA, AEP, CWS Austin, TX Market President, Argent Trust Company | (512) 478-3188 Estate planning is not something that anyone puts at the top of their “Fun Things to Do” list, but most can agree that...