The What Matters Most Podcast by My Bank First United Bank & Trust

Our monthly economic update report from the First United Wealth Management department. Megan Kinsinger, Portfolio Manager, joins us to discuss the negatives and positives happening in the market for November 2023.

Today we talk with John Hetrick, a Wealth Advisor in the First United Wealth Management department, about a topic that is often overlooked but vitally important: Beneficiary Updates. Navigating through the complexities of wealth management, John provides insights into the significance of confirming beneficiary contacts, the value of scheduling regular reviews with a trust advisor, and tips for ensuring that your accounts are tagged correctly. Whether you're new to wealth management or an expe...

In today's episode of 'What Matters Most', we engage in a timely discussion on Year-End Planning with our guest, Kolby Abruzzino, a Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Advisor at First United's wealth management department. Together, we explore the importance of strategic financial planning as the year comes to a close, with insights on everything from cash flow management to estate planning. Whether you're concerned about upcoming lump-sum needs like vacations or repairs, or you're thinki...

Our monthly economic update report from the First United Wealth Management department. Brad Bolyard, Portfolio Manager, joins us to discuss the negatives and positives happening in the market for October 2023.

In today's episode of What Matters Most, presented by the trustworthy team at First United Bank & Trust, the focus is firmly on charitable giving. Charitable gifts extend beyond mere acts of kindness; they are intertwined with motivations, rewards, and multiple forms. With the expert guidance of Julia Hershman, we'll demystify what makes a charitable gift and what fuels individuals to offer generously. Are you familiar with the distinctions between donating cash and assets like stocks or ...

In this episode, we turn the spotlight onto a pressing concern of our digital age: Fraud Prevention. Featuring insights from Eric Goff, Vice President & Fraud Officer at First United, this session promises to be an enlightening exploration of the various fraud mechanisms and, importantly, how you can safeguard yourself. From the nuances of credential sharing and its repercussions to the intriguing web of social media scams, such as deceptive 'work from home' schemes and cunning romance sc...

​Our monthly economic update report from the First United Wealth Management department. Sean McCreery, Vice President & Wealth Investment Officer, joins us to discuss the negatives and positives happening in the market for September 2023.​

In this insightful episode of 'What Matters Most', we talk with Brandi Helman, Wealth Advisor at First United's Wealth Management Department, and delve into the nuances of Employee Benefit Plans (EBPs). They discuss the critical role of EBPs for both employees and employers, how to leverage these benefits, and the importance of EBPs in fostering a committed and stable workforce.

Our monthly economic update report from the First United Wealth Management department. Megan Kinsinger, Portfolio Manager, joins us to discuss the negatives and positives happening in the market for August 2023.

In this episode, we talk with Phyllis York, the Founder and Executive Director of the Empowering Community Leaders Network (ECLN), about their transformative mentoring program for girls. Discover how ECLN is building leadership capacity, fostering self-confidence, and promoting community engagement, and learn how you can get involved. For more information, visit their website at eclninc.org.