For Tammie Neal, chief human resources officer at Signature Bank of Arkansas in Fayetteville, being successful in any role boils down to one thing: hard work. Neal, who celebrated 19 years at the bank in December, has a background in…
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Fortunate Son: Warren Stephens’ Success Carries Forth A Family Legacy
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaEmbedded in Stephens’ downtown headquarters building — a soaring glass office tower that gives the Little Rock skyline its bling — are several elements that encapsulate the worth of Warren Stephens, chairman, president and CEO. The first and most priceless…
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What If: A Look at Financial Scenarios in an Uncertain World
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe financial world is full of uncertainty currently headlined by conflicts around the globe, a looming presidential election and the muted threat of a viral resurgence. Any one of these events can have a profound impact on the economic wellness…
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Economists: More Slow Growth Ahead — Steel, Lithium Industries Promise Economic Impact
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: A Standard Lithium bromine tower in El Dorado hints at big things to come in south Arkansas. (Photos provided) In a nutshell, more of the same is what Arkansans can expect of the state’s economy in 2024. The…
Retirement is often treated as a given, a basic stage of life just as expected as the years and education and work that precede it. Yet for many, reality is not quite so simple and the idea of retirement seems…
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Women, AI and Inflation, Oh My! Market, Tech and Demographic Trends, Bring New Considerations for Financial Planners
Market, tech and demographic trends bring new considerations for financial planners The world of financial planning is hardly stagnant, and the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies, along with baby boomers reaching retirement age and increasing wealth among…
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Cooper, Campbell Promoted at Stone Bank
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStone Bank has announced the promotion of two of its key employees at its Harrison location. Tammy Cooper (above, left) has been promoted to vice president and commercial loan officer and Santana Campbell to assistant vice president and branch manager.…
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Two Receive Loan Officer Positions at Bank of Fayetteville
STUTTGART — Farmers & Merchants Bank and the Bank of Fayetteville today announced Jenny Riggles as the newest consumer loan officer and Phil Phillips as the newest mortgage loan officer for the Fayetteville region. Riggles has worked at the Bank…
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FNBC Names Lively as SBA Business Development Officer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAsh Flat-headquartered FNBC Bank recently hired Nelson Lively as Business Development Officer for its SBA Lending Division. “I am excited to have Nelson join our growing team of SBA lending experts,” said Edward Haddock, senior vice president for Small Business…
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Citizens Bank Opens Newest Location in Hot Springs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEarlier this week, Citizens Bank and the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the opening of the bank’s new Hot Springs branch. Located at 2416 Malvern Avenue, this newly constructed location underscores the bank’s dedication…