Amanda Fernandes has joined Argent Trust Company as vice president and director of advisory services for the Funeral & Cemetery Trust Division. With more than 20 years of experience as a certified wealth administrator specializing in institutional services, Fernandes brings extensive expertise to her role.
Fernandes will work alongside Jack Hirsch, president of the Funeral & Cemetery Trust Division, based in Birmingham. In her new role, she will focus on initiatives that prioritize client growth and enhance their daily experience
“We’re thrilled to have Amanda join our expanding Birmingham team,” said Hirsch. “At Argent, we’re committed to bringing in top-tier talent to better serve our clients and drive business growth, and Amanda will be instrumental in helping us accomplish both.”
Before joining Argent, Fernandes held leadership roles at Regions Bank, including client solutions supervisor and Regions 1 team leader. In these positions, she managed a team overseeing $1.08 billion in assets across 1,000 trust accounts and 2,100 bond issues. She also led account opening and pension processing teams, implemented process improvements, and contributed to retirement planning and risk management strategies.
Fernandes holds several professional certifications, including Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA), Qualified 401(k) Consultant (QPC), and Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) from the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a focus on finance from the University of South Alabama.
“Argent’s culture of teamwork and its steadfast focus on serving clients at the highest level truly resonated with me,” said Fernandes. “Joining such a respected organization is an incredible opportunity, and I’m eager to support the growth and achievements of our Birmingham office.”
Outside of work, Fernandes is committed to giving back to her community through volunteer work at a local animal shelter and dog rescue, where she also fosters dogs and cats. She values spending quality time with her family.
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.
