Arvest Wealth Management has been named to the National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) list of the nation’s top defined contribution Advisor Teams with Assets under Advisement (AUA) over $100 Million. It is the second year in a row the team has been recognized...
read moreDoes your business accept card payments from either businesses or the government? If so, your business may benefit by processing Enhanced Data. Submitting Enhanced Data with eligible transactions could result in savings on your processing costs. Let’s break it...
read moreMost people wouldn’t embark on a long, complex journey without some planning. This goes for entrepreneurs, too. The adventure of starting something new and owning your own business can be long and complex, but a good business plan will help convey your idea and the...
read moreDon’t just count on luck this month to win big. Today there are so many avenues that fraudsters take to scam you. You can get a call, email, or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prizes. Below are some helpful hints pointing you to a money scam: Signs...
read moreArvest Bank of Fort Smith associates recently presented the Fort Smith Police Department Community Relations team with a $5,000 grant on behalf of the Arvest Foundation. The funds will be used to support events and initiatives organized by the FSPD Community Relations...
read moreIn the corporate environment, there are sometimes circumstances which lead employers to offer certain employees early retirement packages. But how do you know if the seemingly attractive offer you’ve received is a good one? Start by evaluating it carefully to...
read moreThe prospect of financing a new business can make the most fearless entrepreneur waver – and with good reason. Lack of capital is one of the primary reasons start-up companies fail. The trick lies in knowing how much money you will need to get started and to cover...
read moreIt’s our pleasure to congratulate Cinthya Allen, Arvest’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, for being honored by the Journal Record on its 2023 Power List for Leaders in Workplace Diversity! Arvest strives daily to provide the best work experience for all...
read moreDo you ever wonder where your money goes each month? Does it seem like you’re never able to get ahead? If so, you may want to establish a budget to help you keep track of how you spend your money and help you reach your financial goals. The new year can be a...
read moreIn a remote access scam, a scammer attempts to persuade you into giving them remote control over your personal computer, which allows the scammer to con money out of you and steal your private information. If a scammer gets into your computer remotely, they could: Get...
read moreWhen it comes to financial planning resolutions, creating an action-oriented plan includes figuring out where you are, what you want, and what you need to get there. These may seem like big, overarching questions, but they can be broken down into a few smaller...
read moreComprehensive Juvenile Services (CJS) in the Fort Smith area can continue construction on a second youth shelter location thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently in Mulberry. Marketing Manager Jennifer Caldwell, Sales...
read moreEl Centro Hispano’s program to help Hispanic entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow successful business in the Jonesboro area will receive a boost thanks to a $3,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. “Funds received from the Arvest Foundation will...
read moreIn observance of the upcoming holidays, all Arvest branches and the Customer Service line will close: Saturday, December 24 by 2:00 p.m. CST. Monday, December 26 Monday, January 2 We will be open for regular business hours on Saturday, December 31....
read moreAs the holiday season approaches, so does the desire to give gifts to those around us. These gifts are not just for people we know. Americans are some of the most charitable people on the planet, and that trend even grew over the last two years as people came together...
read moreChickasha Animal Rescue Transportation Association (CARTA) recently received assistance in its efforts to provide medical examinations, vaccinations, medications, spay and neuter procedures, collars and leashes and transportation for adopted animals to reach their...
read moreCongress enacted the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act in 2019, generally known as the “SECURE Act.” Key elements of the law included new incentives for employers to establish qualified retirement plans, lifting the age for Required Minimum...
read moreSt. Bernards Foundation had an extra special Giving Tuesday thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation that will help support the foundation’s mission to support St. Bernards Healthcare’s mission to provide Christ-like healing to the community through...
read moreImpersonation scams are one of the most successful ways fraudsters steal money from their victims. This type of scam has proven to be exponentially successful as both business employees and individuals are scammed into sending billions of dollars every year. Here are...
read moreWhy did you purchase life insurance? If you’re like most people who buy life insurance, you’re looking to provide a source of income for someone, such as a spouse, parent, or child, after you pass. Buying the policy was the first step. Now you’ll...
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