Ginger Harper of First Horizon appointed to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) Foundation Board

Ginger Harper, Senior Vice President, Private Client Group Manager at First Horizon, has been appointed to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) Foundation Board.   Ginger Harper has 22 years of private and retail banking experience and is responsible for lending, investment strategies, trust, and financial planning.  In this role, she focuses […]

Nashville-based bank announces first permanent office location in Huntsville

It has been years since the building at 409 Madison Street has been occupied and operational. Located directly across the street from the Early Works Museum, one of Huntsville’s long-time local favorites, and directly in the heart of downtown HSV, the what was formerly a Wells Fargo building has sat vacant in what many Huntsville […]

Progress Financial Corporation declares special dividend

HUNTSVILLE, AL – At its July meeting, the board of directors of Progress Financial Corporation, the parent company of Progress Bank, approved a special cash dividend of $0.16 per share.  The dividend will be payable on July 27, 2022, for shareholders of record as of July 8, 2022.   “We are proud of everything Progress Bank […]

Brandon C. Smith, CPA, named Managing Partner of Anglin Reichmann Armstrong

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Anglin Reichmann Armstrong announced the appointment of Brandon C. Smith, CPA to Managing Partner, effective today. Current Managing Partner Gary Anglin, CPA, CGMA, transitions to chair of the firm’s board of directors. This historic announcement marks the 32nd anniversary of the firm and the next chapter of its strategic plan, according to Gary […]

North Alabama’s Bank Independent Promotes Williams, Kline, Mangum and Sledge

Bank Independent, headquartered in Sheffield, Ala, is proud to announce the internal promotions of team members Kelly Williams, Ryan Kline, Kyle Mangum and Deanna Sledge. “We’re proud to promote these team members who exhibit the qualities of a servant leader and help us fulfill our mission to make a positive difference and achieve our vision […]

Bank Independent Celebrates Groundbreaking of West Madison Location

Bank Independent’s North Alabama roots run deep–it began in Leighton with a group of farmers who pooled their resources following the closure of the area’s only bank. Recognizing the needs of the community, they opened the Bank of Leighton in 1947.  The new organization was renamed First Colbert Bank in 1965, then in 1967 it […]

Local Wealth Manager Named to 2022 Forbes Best-in-State, Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Lists

Forbes recently announced that Shari Burnum, CEO of Investor’s Resource located in Madison, has been recognized on both the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors in the state of Alabama.   The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors awards help to level the playing field between states with large, affluent populations and others, […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces newest Chief Credit Officer

HUNTSVILLE – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announces the promotion of Angel Stinson to Chief Credit Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville/North Alabama region. “We’re excited to announce Angel’s promotion to Chief Credit Officer,” states Andy Kattos, ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Regional CEO. “Her consistent accomplishments for the Bank and impressive experience in our industry […]

Drake State to Host Free Financial Aid Workshop for High School and College Students

‘Tis the season for completing cumbersome financial aid paperwork for the fall. The same time each year, millions of students apply for financial aid in hopes of receiving funds to offset the cost of attending college. One of the biggest obstacles they face is the daunting Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, known by […]

Huntsville’s Merit Bank Announces Newest Team Member

Huntsville’s Merit Bank announced the addition of David Kimrey to their team as the Executive Vice President for commercial and private banking.  Kimrey brings more than 40 years of local banking experience to his new position.  “We are proud to welcome David Kimrey to Merit Bank,” said Will Heaps, President and CEO of Merit Bank. […]