Argent Financial Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Murray Myers as market president of Argent Trust Company in the Greenville office. In this role, Myers will serve as the senior leader overseeing trust, estate, and retirement services administration. With more than 30 years of experience, he brings expertise in developing relationships with affluent clients, recruiting top talent, delivering comprehensive services, and driving organizational growth.
Myers previously held a distinguished 26-year tenure with BB&T, later Truist Bank, following the 2019 merger of BB&T and SunTrust banks. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and wealth division director at Truist.
As market president, Myers will play a key role in Argent’s operations. Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Reid Harrell, he will lead the Greenville team in providing exceptional trust, investment, estate, and family office services to high-net-worth clients.
“We are thrilled to have Murray join our Greenville team,” said Harrell. “His strategic leadership, dedication to serving affluent clients with highly personalized service, and ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams make him an excellent addition to our organization.”
Myers earned a Master of Arts from Columbia International University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds Series 24, 7, and 66 securities licenses, as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses, highlighting his expertise in financial services.
Earlier in his career at BB&T, Myers served as the wealth executive director for the wealth advisor division. He also held roles as wealth management group director, regional director, and asset management business development officer. Prior to that, he was vice president, trust officer, and private banking officer at Wachovia Bank, N.A.
“With 30 years of experience delivering wealth management solutions to clients, my goal is to provide customized investment management and financial planning strategies to help clients grow, preserve, and plan for their families’ future across multiple generations,” said Myers. “I am excited to join Argent Financial Group, whose reputation and mission are to put clients first and deliver a comprehensive team approach to meeting their needs with high-touch, personalized service.”
A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Myers is an avid Tar Heel fan and enjoys traveling, watching movies with friends, and spending time at the beach in DeBordieu, SC. He and his wife, Jami, live in Charlotte, NC, where they cherish spending time with their seven children and two dogs, Bailey and Bella.
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.
