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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...
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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...
Arvest Secures Naming Rights to Tulsa Convention Center
Tulsa’s convention center will become the Arvest Convention Center effective March 1. The change will take place following the City of Tulsa and Oak View Group's announcement of a new 10-year partnership with Arvest for the naming rights of the Cox Business Convention...
Arvest Opportunity Fund Earns U.S. Treasury Designation
The Arvest Opportunity Fund, a wholly owned, nonbank subsidiary of Arvest Bank, has been certified as a Community Development Entity by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Arvest Opportunity Fund,...
Arvest Associates Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Blood Drives
According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, and lifesaving care begins with donations. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?’ At...
End of the year approaches, have you taken your RMD yet?
Tax deferral on retirement savings eventually comes to an end. Those who are 73 and older this year must take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from their qualified retirement plan accounts (IRAs, 401(k)s, SEP-IRAs, Simple IRAS, and similar retirement plans but...
New Year, New You. Set Yourself Up for Success in 2025
Take a good look at your surroundings and your daily routine. What’s working, and what isn’t? Here are some ideas for things you can do during January to set yourself up for success this year: Prioritize. Start each day by identifying your 3 most important tasks, and...
Converting or Rolling Over Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs
The end of the year can be a good time to review current investments and consider potential changes. One common topic is converting or rolling over a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. An experienced professional can be especially helpful when exploring these types of...
Arvest Honors 142 Teachers During ‘We Love Teachers’ Initiative
Arvest recently honored 142 teachers during the bank’s annual “We Love Teachers” initiative, which awards area educators $500 each to help with the purchase of school supplies. Teachers at K-12 public state-funded schools were selected by...
Rawls Named Sales Manager for Central Oklahoma
Arvest has promoted Jill Rawls to sales manager for the bank’s Central Oklahoma region. Rawls, who began her banking career in 1993 with Arvest, has served in many capacities throughout the bank, including on the leadership team in the Shawnee market and most recently...
Tips to Safeguard Your Holiday Shopping in 2024
As the seasons change and new routines begin, many consumers will turn their spending towards the holiday season. Whether online shopping or purchasing in-store, it is important to keep your debit and credit card information secure. Do you know what fraud looks like...
Social Media Money “Hacks”
“If it's too good to be true, it probably is.” When it comes to banking “hacks” on social media, this phrase should be a guiding principle. Earlier this fall, the internet was inundated with videos claiming to help people get “free money” from their local ATM. Too...
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