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Garcia Wealth Management-Northwestern Mutual, has announced that Annie Beth Wheeler has joined the leading financial security company as Director of Operations. Wheeler has been in this role since June 2022. In her new role, Wheeler oversees the firm’s operations in…

Simmons First National Corporation released results for the second quarter of 2022 on Thursday. Highlights include: A reported net income of $27.5 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $65.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 and…

Southern Bancorp recently made a new addition to its leadership team as LaTricia Hill-Chandler has been named the new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, according an official press release from the Arkadelphia-based CDFI. “We are thrilled to welcome…

First Security Bank is proud to announce Julie Bristow as the Jonesboro market mortgage lender. “Julie comes to us with over 17 years of banking experience. While her knowledge is an asset, it’s her reputation that truly sets her apart.…

Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $22 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025. In the last five years, Bank of America raised the minimum hourly wage to…

First Community Bank announced Friday that longtime employee Dwight Ford has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In his new role, Ford will lead and direct the institution’s overall loan portfolio. With 27 years of experience in…

Little Rock-based Smiley Technologies, Inc. has revealed a new logo and rebrand just in time for the company’s 20th anniversary. Smiley Technologies, Inc., founded in 2002, provides core/digital software solutions and services to community banks nationwide. Twenty years ago, President and CEO Elizabeth…

Arvest Bank’s Wealth Management division has named Asa Cottrell as its next President and CEO, effective June 13, the financial services firm announced via press release Wednesday morning. Current President and CEO Jim King will remain a member of the…

Bank OZK has hired Chris Henry as Managing Director, Trust and Wealth. In his new role, Henry will be charged with leading and growing Bank OZK’s services in Trust and Wealth including Estate Planning, Administration and Settlement. “Chris has a…

Citizens Bank announced Tuesday that John Carter will join its Board of Directors. Carter currently serves as chief investment officer at Huffman and Company in Little Rock where he is responsible for strategic capital investment direction and executive vision for…