Arvest Bank is pleased to announce the opening of a new lending facility in Conway, Arkansas. “We couldn’t be more excited about opening this space to meet the growing needs of our customers and others in this region,” said Skip Colvin, community bank president for...
read moreArvest Bank was the top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the state of Arkansas in 2020, the seventh consecutive year we have earned that distinction. The ranking is based on 7(a) loan production for the SBA fiscal year ending Sept. 30. Arvest led...
read moreArvest Wealth Management is pleased to announce two of its associates – Alain Monkam and Kenny Wasson – recently were named as recipients of American Bankers Association’s inaugural 40 Under 40 in Wealth Management Award. The new American Bankers Association (ABA)...
read moreTalk Business & Politics recently released the winners of its second annual Talk Business & Politics Western Arkansas Business Award program and we are pleased to announce Arvest – Fort Smith brought home the top prize in the Business of the Year category....
read moreIn observance of the upcoming holidays, all Arvest branches and the Customer Service line will close: • Thursday, December 24th at 2:00 p.m. • Friday, December 25th • Saturday, December 26th • Thursday, December 31st by 5:00 p.m. • Friday, January 1st For your...
read moreInvestors planning substantial gifts to children or grandchildren may be considering whether or not to give stocks or sell the stocks and give the cash to alleviate the management concerns for the recipients. This article explores some of the unique benefits that may come with gifting the stocks directly, and introduces the strategy of using the annual gift tax exclusion as an estate planning method.
read moreJoin us for our monthly Cannon Institute update, hosted by Arvest Wealth Management. All Cannon Institute Teleconference Series will feature estate planning topics and a live discussion by leading authorities in wealth management. Participants will have the...
read moreThe Arvest Foundation recently provided $41,000 in donations to nine outstanding charities doing excellent work in Saline County, Ark. “The Arvest Foundation is honored to contribute to each of these wonderful organizations that support the citizens of Saline County,”...
read moreYear after year, gift cards have been a highly requested holiday gift. They are easy and convenient to give, and to receive. Whether you are shopping for that person that is hard to buy for or if you are just looking for a break from the hustle and bustle, gift cards...
read moreThe Arvest Foundation has funded grants totaling $161,000 to 14 organizations serving Benton County so far in 2020. A full list of recipient organizations – and the purpose for the grants – can be found below. “Making our communities better places to live, work and...
read moreIt’s not a secret that COVID-19 has impacted the lives of many Americans, including some of our neighbors in the Arvest Bank footprint. Some of those impacts have been financial in nature, causing challenges for a host of families and individuals. Some have lost jobs,...
read moreLike most things this year, your holiday shopping might look different this time around. With more shoppers than ever opting to avoid crowds and buy from the comfort of home, retail analysts predict a large surge in online sales. It’s a good idea to prepare for a few...
read moreIn observance of Thanksgiving Day, all Arvest branches and the customer service line will be closed on Thursday, November 26th. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: An ATM near you Arvest Go Mobile App Arvest Online Banking with BlueIQ™ 24-Hour Account Info...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce we have selected and notified winners of our recent effort honoring teachers throughout our four-state footprint. This year, 160 educators are being awarded a total of more than $80,000 in prize money. The decision to award 160 $500...
read moreAs year-end comes about, there are time-sensitive decisions to make and tax incentives to capitalize on. With a year that has had as much volatility as 2020, nimbleness may be the order of the day. Such volatility makes portfolio management and portfolio tax planning...
read moreCityYouth Ministries, Inc. of Jonesboro, Ark., recently received a donation from the Arvest Foundation in the amount of $10,000. The grant will help fund operational expenses and academic instruction to help students who are experiencing challenges with virtual...
read moreDo you help look after an aging parent, or care for an ill or elderly relative? If you do, you are part of one of the largest unpaid workforces in America. Keeping up with ongoing care for a loved one can affect your personal well-being. The National Alliance for...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Terisa C. Riley has joined its local board of directors in Fort Smith, Ark. Riley is the chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (UAFS) and has spent more than 25 years working in practically every facet of higher...
read moreRMI Business Finance (RMI) has recognized Arvest Bank for its work in partnering on U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loans for the second consecutive year. A Certified Development Company (CDC) based in Jefferson City, Mo., RMI delivers SBA 504 Loans to...
read moreIn observance of Veterans Day, all Arvest branches and the customer service line will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: An ATM near you Arvest Go Mobile App Arvest Online Banking with BlueIQ™ 24-Hour Account Info...
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