By Deana Butler, human resources manager My father, Odean Hamilton, is a storyteller and his father, Bill Hamilton, was too. I am Cherokee on my father’s side and have remained connected to my Cherokee roots through their shared stories. As a child, I remember...
read moreThe Retirement “Zone” If you’re considering retirement within the next five years or so, you’re in the retirement “zone.” This is a critical time period during which you’ll be faced with a number of important choices, and the...
read moreFraud is an ever-evolving threat, adapting with technology and finding new ways to exploit individuals and organizations. Understanding the latest trends in fraud and knowing how to protect yourself is crucial in this digital age. Here, we explore some of the newest...
read moreAuthor: Justin Luebker, Executive Director of Talent Management Never stop learning. This mantra has guided me throughout my career and is one I share often. I am fortunate that Arvest is an employer who deeply values this. It’s important for companies and...
read moreJared Turnbull has been promoted to Loan Manager for the bank’s Joplin Region. Turnbull, who has been with Arvest since 2013, had served as the bank’s senior commercial banker in Pittsburg, Kansas. He also previously served as Community Market President in Pittsburg....
read moreSelecting beneficiaries for retirement benefits is different from choosing beneficiaries for other assets such as life insurance. With retirement benefits, you need to know the impact of income tax and estate tax laws in order to select the right beneficiaries....
read moreArvest has named Richard Winesburg as president for the bank’s Joplin market. He replaces Chad Evans, who was named president of the bank’s Benton County market. Winesburg had served as loan manager for the bank in Joplin since 2017. He began his career at Arvest in...
read moreWhy did you purchase life insurance? Most people buy life insurance to provide a source of income for someone (e.g., a spouse, parent, or child) after they pass. Buying the policy was the first step. Now you’ll need to do a little more work to help the money you...
read moreWhat is Authorized Push Payment(APP) Fraud? Authorized Push Payment Fraud is a type of fraud that occurs when the victim is persuaded – usually through social engineering scams – into transferring money to fraudsters. Typically, the fraudsters will...
read moreUpdate as of 4:45 PM: Intermittent issues logging in to the mobile app and online banking have been resolved. Our ATM with Live Teller services will remain paused through the weekend and resume on Tuesday, September 3. Thank you for your patience during this...
read moreEffective cash flow management – knowing how much cash is coming in and going out – is critical for the success of small businesses. With regular forecasting and tight monitoring of expenses, entrepreneurs can ensure that their business has enough cash on hand to meet...
read moreIf your employment situation changes, you may wonder what to do with your retirement savings at your previous employer. In fact, you have a variety of options when it comes to taking distributions from your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan. This may be a...
read moreYour emergency fund has been established, and you’ve accumulated enough savings to warrant thinking in terms of an investment portfolio. What’s the next step? There’s the DIY approach, where you have an idea of the strategies and rules of the industry and you make...
read moreArvest announced that Keith Bowles has been promoted to Sales Manager for the bank’s Benton County market. He replaces Amy Morbeck, who was recently promoted to Chief Product and Innovation Officer. Bowles had served as Branch Administrator, Senior Vice President in...
read moreArvest has been named to Forbes’ 2024 list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for Arkansas (No. 4) and Oklahoma (No. 16). It is the fifth consecutive year the bank has been awarded on the list for Arkansas and the third year for Oklahoma. Presented by Forbes and...
read moreWorking capital is the lifeblood of any business, ensuring that it can operate smoothly and meet its short-term obligations. It provides the essential funds to cover daily expenses such as payroll, inventory purchases, and utility bills, which keeps the business...
read moreArvest has named Chris Evans president and CEO of Arvest Mortgage Division, effective August 5. Evans previously served as director of finance for Arvest since 2012. He joined the bank in 2006 and has 27 years’ experience in the financial industry. During his tenure...
read moreWhat is authentication? Authentication is the process or action of verifying the identity of a user or process. 5 Common Authentication Types Password-based authentication. Passwords are the most common methods of authentication Multi-factor authentication...
read moreWhen it comes to “surprise” expenses, the first thought may be a car breaking down, or a sudden medical emergency. However, these aren’t the only expenses that can balloon out of control quickly. There are many unknowns in life, and not everyone ends up with the same...
read moreArvest is proud to announce a grant on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to the George Washington Carver Birthplace Association to support the final restoration efforts of the “1872 Neosho Colored School.” Located in Neosho, Missouri, the school was listed in the...
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