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

We're joined today by Keith Sanders, Senior Trust Advisor in the Wealth Management area of First United to talk about Education Planning and the rising cost of college. In this episode, Keith provides insights into proper planning, management, and account types that can benefit parents and grandparents when helping their child or grandchild plan for the expenses that come with higher education. Tune in for great tips and information that can help you!

In today's community episode, we talk with Ashley Burleson, Senior Relationship Advisor at the Hagerstown Community Office. We discuss the role of community bankers and one particularly touching story of community support.

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In today's episode, What Matters Most is an economic update for October 2020 with Brad Bolyard, portfolio manager in First United's Wealth Management department. Brad talks about the positives and negatives impacting current market conditions.

In this, the final episode of our 3-part series with Tony Roedersheimer ([email protected]), Commercial Relationship Manager in the Frederick Maryland market area, we discuss Business Capital Allocation and Asset Utilization. Tony provides tips and best practices on these vital aspects of your business.

In the second episode of our series, we are joined again today by Tony Roedersheimer ([email protected]), Commercial Relationship Manager in the Frederick Maryland market area, to discuss building business infrastructure. Tony provides us with the importance of and the nuances to building a strong business from the ground up. Join us for the second of this 3-part series with Tony where we'll be discussing several topics related to business.

In today's episode, we are joined by Tony Roedersheimer ([email protected]), Commercial Relationship Manager in the Frederick Maryland market area, to discuss the Main Street Loan Program which was initiated due to the CARES Act. Tony provides us with details about the program, the benefits of it, the timelines around the program, and information on who could benefit from it. Join us for this first part of a 3-part series with Tony where we'll be discussing several topics related to business.

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

Today we release a bit early this week to talk about PPP Loan Forgiveness. Jason Rush, Chief Operating Officer at First United Bank & Trust joins us today to talk about PPP Loan Forgiveness, and some of the common questions that are being asked. If you have questions or need to learn more, please send those to [email protected] or visit MyBank.com/forgiveness for more information.

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Today we talk once again with Amanda McKenzie ([email protected]) and Chuck Olsson ([email protected]) from the First United Human Resources department to discuss human resources and how business owners can motivate their staff beyond money. How can you find what best motivates your staff? What are some creative options? We discuss several options in this episode! 

Today we talk with Amanda McKenzie ([email protected]) and Chuck Olsson ([email protected]) from the First United Human Resources department to discuss human resources and cultural fit. How important is it to ensure that you have and hire people in your business who fit your culture? We discuss how to find the right people, steps to take and how to maintain that culture once you've hired associates.