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Jenna Walleser Promoted to Chief Investment Officer
DUBUQUE - First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT), a nationally-chartered trust company headquartered in Dubuque, announced the promotion of Jenna Walleser to the position of Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective April 1, 2025. For the past three years, Walleser has...
Building Generational Wealth: A Practical Guide
Building wealth and leaving it to the people we love—it’s a goal many of us share. While the topic can sometimes feel overwhelming, generational wealth doesn’t have to mean vast fortunes. It can be as simple as leaving behind something meaningful—whether it’s enough...
First Community Trust Announces Round of Promotions to Build Upon Growth
IOWA – First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT), a nationally-chartered trust company headquartered in Dubuque, has advanced its Wealth Advisor and Trust Officer team by promoting five employees in response to continued growth. The series of promotions builds upon the...
Scam Prevention: How to Protect Yourself
By: Aaron Schwenker, Senior Vice President, Senior Compliance Officer Whether it’s a claim about an unauthorized credit card charge or a notice that a warranty is expiring, scams are everywhere. It’s important to know how to recognize and handle them. Common...
First Community Trust: Providing Institutional Support to Help Credit Unions Grow
By: Adam Claypool, Chief Executive Officer, First Community Trust As credit unions continue to innovate and expand how they meet the needs of members, attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent is crucial. First Community Trust (FCT) is proud to be a...
First Community Trust Announces Partnership With Newton-Based Advantage Credit Union
IOWA - First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT), a nationally chartered trust company, has announced a new partnership with Advantage Credit Union. This collaboration aims to provide investment management, retirement planning, and trust services to a broader range of central...
First Community Trust Growing Wealth Advisor and Trust Officer Team
Trust company welcomes new hire and promotes team members IOWA – First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT), a nationally-chartered trust company headquartered in Dubuque, has expanded its Wealth Advisor and Trust Officer team and promoted two employees to better serve the...
Women and Investing: Changing the Conversation Around Money and Owning Your Financial Future
By: Lisa Grefe, Wealth Advisor and Trust Officer As first seen in Des Moines Business Record's Fearless Publication. When it comes to money stereotypes, women often find themselves on the receiving end of remarks like “women aren’t good with money” or “they don’t...
First Community Trust Announces Partnership With Des Moines-Based Premier Credit Union
Lisa Grefe to provide retirement and investment planning services to members IOWA –First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT), a nationally-chartered trust company headquartered in Iowa, announced a new partnership with Premier Credit Union to offer investment management,...
Trust Officer Lisa Grefe Honored with the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award
Trust Officer Lisa Grefe, a dedicated advocate for women's empowerment and equality, has been awarded the 2024 Inspiring Advocate for Women Award presented by the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa during their 8th annual luncheon held on May 10th. This recognition...