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Carlson Named President for Greater Kansas City Market
Kelly Carlson has been named president for the bank’s Greater Kansas City market. He succeeds Mark Larrabee, who announced his retirement after 44 years in the industry, including 16 with Arvest in the Kansas City region. Carlson, who joined Arvest in 2008, had served...
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Carlson Named President for Greater Kansas City Market
Kelly Carlson has been named president for the bank’s Greater Kansas City market. He succeeds Mark Larrabee, who announced his retirement after 44 years in the industry, including 16 with Arvest in the Kansas City region. Carlson, who joined Arvest in 2008, had served...
Protect Yourself from Public Wi-fi Threats
Have you ever wondered how scammers get your information? There are actually lots of ways, like organizational breaches, re-used passwords, and social media oversharing. Something many people may not think about is public Wi-Fi. Public Wi-Fi is popular due to its many...
Million Meals Campaign Raises Record Number in 2025
Arvest’s 15th annual Million Meals campaign raised a record $616,100 to benefit more than 80 food partners in the bank’s footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. With one dollar able to provide up to five meals for someone in need, the funds will help...
How much money should I save for retirement?
Generally speaking, as much as possible. You need to build a fund that you can draw on for a significant portion of your retirement income. Believe it or not, this may be possible if you start planning and building your retirement strategy early on. Contribute as much...
Financial Basics and Budgeting
Identify your financial goals Setting goals is an important part of life, particularly when it comes to your finances. Over time, your overall goals may change, which could impact your financial goals. Start by asking yourself the following questions: What are my...
Spot the Scam and Stop the Fraud
Fake SMS text messages, known as “Smishing,” attempt to collect personal information. Smishing scams appear to be from trusted companies, government agencies, and charities. Did you know every year, the IRS releases a list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams? The scams on the...
Arvest Bank Names Mark Stephen as Tulsa Market President
Arvest is pleased to announce that Mark Stephen has been named president of the bank’s Tulsa region. He replaces Kirk Hays, who was recently promoted to Regional Executive for the bank’s northwest region, including Oklahoma. Stephen, who joined Arvest in 2004, most...
How to respond to volatile investment environments
This year, even seasoned investors have been feeling at times like they are on a rollercoaster without a safety bar. They may have been wondering if that’s really the case, and if so, how to affix a safety bar or perhaps even switch from this rollercoaster to a tame...
Five Keys to Investing for Retirement
Making decisions about your retirement account can seem overwhelming, especially if you feel unsure about your knowledge of investments. However, the following basic rules can help you make smarter choices regardless of whether you have some investing experience or...
Put your best foot forward to avoid fraud
Knowing how we will and won’t provide notifications or request information from you helps protect your time and money from fraudsters posing as us. Here are a few tips to help you spot a suspicious request for information from an impostor and what you should do to...
Arvest Announces Regional Executive Leadership Changes
Arvest is pleased to announce Kirk Hays has been promoted to Regional Executive for the bank’s northwest region, where he will oversee banking operations in Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. He will replace Rodney Shepard who was named southeast regional executive in...
Assistance for customers impacted by Arkansas storms
Our thoughts are with those impacted by the recent severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes across Arkansas. To help offer immediate financial relief, Arvest has launched a Disaster Relief Loan.* This loan, available until May 8 and subject to credit approval, is...
Tax Planning for Income
Five things to consider when it comes to keeping more of your income. 1. Consider deferring your income to limit your current income tax liability By deferring income to a later year, you can minimize your current income tax liability and invest the money you'd...
Should You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?
The longer you live, the greater the chances you'll need some form of long-term care. If you're concerned about protecting your assets and maintaining your financial independence in your later years, long-term care insurance (LTCI) may be for you. Who needs it? As we...
How much should you save for a comfortable retirement income?
What does a million-dollar 401(k) retirement portfolio mean, and how do you get there? The number one regret many retirees have is not saving more earlier in life, and their biggest worry is running out of money in retirement. These financial anxieties are valid and...
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Financial Empowerment
Women’s History Month reminds us of many reasons to support women’s empowerment year-round. Financial empowerment is key to achieving true influence and independence. Yet, finances is a topic most people avoid discussing. After all, it is so personal and real. People...
What are your IRA options?
Let’s consider the following scenario. You have $7,000 for an IRA contribution. Should you put the money in a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? With a traditional IRA, you may be able to receive a tax deduction on your contribution, but the distributions will be taxable...
Arvest Named 2025 Forbes’ Best Employer
Arvest Bank has been named to the 2025 Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers. It is the fourth consecutive year the bank has appeared on the prestigious list. Presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking...
It’s Not Love, It’s A Scam
Online dating is on the rise and scammers are finding new ways to trick those who are looking for love. These con artists are usually looking for someone to send them money after establishing a relationship on a dating site, app, or chat room. If you’re looking for...
Harnessing Your Purchasing Power to Support Black-Owned Businesses
The month of February is a time to celebrate Black life, history, and culture and the many individuals who have contributed to the unique fabric of our society. It’s also a time to take meaningful action in support of the values and causes that represent Black History...
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