Retirement Foundations: A Conversation with Morgan Stanley’s John Jeffery, Corporate Retirement Director and Financial Advisor

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John Jeffery  305 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801  John.Jeffery@morganstanley.com  256-650-4015  John Jeffery | Huntsville, AL | Morgan Stanley Wealth Management John Jeffery is an experienced financial services professional concentrating in corporate retirement plans. John has worked in Huntsville’s Morgan Stanley office since 2010 and has served as a Corporate Retirement Director since 2012, focusing exclusively […]

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Fifth Third Opens First of 15 Planned Alabama Branches in Huntsville

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Fifth Third Bank cut the ribbon last week on its newest branch in Huntsville, marking the latest step in a sweeping expansion strategy aimed at the fast-growing Southeast. The opening at 5901-B University Drive drew bank executives, community leaders and curious residents, who were greeted by a spirited performance from the Columbia High School band, […]

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$343 Million Huntsville Budget Heads to City Council for Vote

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Mayor Tommy Battle presented the Fiscal Year 2026 budget the day before the Huntsville City Council’s last regular meeting two weeks ago, followed by a work session on Friday to review the proposal. The budget process is complete, with only the council’s vote remaining at Thursday night’s meeting—a vote that is expected to pass. Mayor […]

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Madison County Ranks Among Top 10 Best Counties to Live in America

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Madison County has secured a spot among the best places to live in the nation, ranking seventh out of 2,764 counties in Niche’s 2025 list of “Best Counties to Live in America.” The county also claimed the top ranking within Alabama. Niche’s rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of factors such as quality of […]

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Toyota Gives Huntsville City Schools $4 Million Dollar Grant for STEM Education and Student Support

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On Wednesday, September 17, Toyota Alabama gathered with local leaders to announce a new $4.2 million grant for Huntsville City Schools to expand access to STEM education and strengthen student support across the district. The announcement was made at the new Huntsville City Schools Center for Technology and represents the latest investment from Toyota’s Driving […]

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City Council Weighs $343M Budget Focused on Growth, Safety, and Quality of Life

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With the start of a new fiscal year beginning at the first of October, the Huntsville City Council is busy looking over Fiscal Year 2026. Mayor Tommy Battle will prioritize quality of life amenities while providing more money for road construction and maintenance and additional public safety personnel. Battle introduced his budget plan last week […]

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Veteran Banker Herman Stubbs Joins First Horizon Bank in Huntsville

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Herman Stubbs has joined First Horizon Bank as Senior Vice President, Business Banking Sales Manager. Stubbs is an accomplished professional with more than 35 years of experience in the banking industry and is dedicated to supporting clients as a trusted financial advisor. His expertise includes relationship management, business banking and commercial lending, and structuring custom […]

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Average Age of First-Time Homebuyers Hits 38 — How Huntsville Can Stay Ahead

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With 140 million Americans entering peak buying years and only 26% of Gen Z owning a home, Huntsville could see surging demand — and higher prices — in the years ahead. The average age of first-time homebuyers in the U.S. has reached a record high of 38, up from 35 just last year. In the […]

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Real Estate Update: Buyer-Seller Impasse Keeps Home Prices From Falling

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The residential real estate market is currently in a state of impasse between buyers and sellers, as the nation waits for an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. According to Realtor.com economist Jiayi Xu, the combination of high prices and interest rates in the high 6% range is suppressing demand. In response, many […]

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United Community Expands Huntsville Commercial Banking Team with Two Senior Hires

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United Community is growing its Huntsville commercial banking team with the addition of experienced bankers Will Quinlivan and Chris Jackson. Will Quinlivan joins United as senior vice president – commercial relationship manager, after a 15-year career in commercial banking at a regional bank. A Huntsville native and graduate of the University of Alabama with degrees […]

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