Tag: Investments

Arvest Tops $1B Mortgage Mark

Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank once again held the top spot on the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal?s list of largest mortgage lenders.

Real Estate Changes Apparent in NWA Market

The Northwest Arkansas commercial market continued to grow as the area?s residential market saw further signs of correction during the third quarter.

Residential Lot Supply Still Cause for Concern (Market Forecast)

In the third quarter of 2007, the single-family residential market continues to be of major interest in both Benton and Washington counties. The excessive supply of residential lots/new homes added to the Northwest Arkansas market over the last few years

Epcon Communities Develops Ranch-Style Condos (Real Deals)

Dublin, Ohio,-based Epcon Communities is in Phase I of developing a $30 million, 122-unit condominium community in Fayetteville.

Home Bancshares Selling White River Stake

Conway?s Home Bancshares Inc. wants to sell its 20.4 percent stake in Fayetteville?s White River Bancshares Inc.

Merrill Mistake

We spoke with some area brokers to get their reaction to a federal court?s ruling that stopped all use of fee-based brokerage accounts by Oct. 1. The ruling didn?t seem to ruffle any feathers.

Designations Proliferate for Financial Planners, Wealth Managers

The number of financial planning designations is increasing, so it’s important to know what those letters after someone’s name means.

Succession Plans Ease Transitions, Lessen Burden

Business succession plans can help ease transitions of family companies by mitigating tax burden and lessening the chances of sibling squabbles.

Potential Donors Should Prep for Year-End Giving

The 2006 Pension Protection Act included an IRA charitable rollover provision which permits people age 70 and-a-half and older to make up to $100,000 worth of charitable gifts directly from an Individual Retirement Account through December 31, 2007.

Diversification Key to Protect Wealth in a Turbulent Market

While the average homeowner is unlikely to see a $250,000 change in the value of their home in 12 months, all homeowners should consider the likelihood that their home equity is less than they think.

Arkansas’ Top Executives Earn More Than $197 Million in 2006

The top 99 executives at Arkansas’ 21 public companies together earned more than $197 million in 2006.

New Firm Tops SEC-RIAs List for ’07

For the first time since the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal began tracking SEC-registered investment advisers, a firm has surpassed Garrison Asset Management in terms of managed assets.

Risk Management a Balancing Act Between Clients’ Fear, Greed

Risk management boils down to a relationship between a client’s fear and greed according to Jim Blount of The Point Financial Group.

?Spend Mentality? Vexes Wealth Managers

Young professionals? propensity to spend and lack of interest in saving for the future have many investors looking for ways to get those under 40 on the savings bandwagon.

Brokered Deposits Skew Market Data

New and new-to-the market banks are stunting the deposit growth of the larger, more established banks in Northwest Arkansas.

Embrace Successful, Meaningful Meetings (Human Factor)

If you must endure meetings, make them productive.

Leading with Integrity Often Requires Courage, Sacrifice (Opinion)

Leading with integrity often challenging but always rewarding

Valley Bank Won?t Make Purchase

Valley Bank announced it?s plan to purchase a south Arkansas Bank has fizzled out.

What’s in Your Bias Baggage? (Jim Karrh Commentary)

Personal biases can hold businesses back and cloud the decision-making process.

Executives Escape For Racecar Runs

Several area professionals, including Jeff Gaddy of Gaddy Investment Co., like to unwind at speeds of 120 mph at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in Hallett, Okla.

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10

Saline Health System names Amy Rice as new CFO