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What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for November 2023 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 15:31


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.

What Matters Most - Navigating Beneficiary Updates with John Hetrick

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 25:38


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 experienced investor, this episode offers valuable guidance to secure your financial legacy.

What Matters Most - Year End Planning with Kolby Abruzzino

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 29:18


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 thinking ahead to retirement distributions, this episode offers a comprehensive roadmap for wrapping up your financial year effectively. We also tackle the critical subjects of insurance coverage assessments and emergency funds to ensure you are well-prepared for whatever the future holds. Join us for this essential episode as we provide you the tools you need to not just navigate year-end planning, but to excel in it.

What Matters Most - October 2023 Update with Brad Bolyard

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 21:11


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.

What Matters Most - Charitable Giving with Julia Hershman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 20:17


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 mutual funds? And the potential tax deductions that might come with them? Beyond the mechanics of giving, the episode also offers strategies to enhance the impact of your contributions. 

What Matters Most - Fraud Prevention with Eric Goff

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 26:11


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 scams, we uncover the layers of deceit and provide a roadmap for vigilance. So, whether you're a business or an individual, tune in and fortify your defenses against these threats.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for September 2023 with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 30:01


​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.​

What Matters Most - Navigating Employee Benefit Plans with Brandi Helman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 15:49


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.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for August 2023 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 18:34


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.

What Matters Most - Empowering Our Community with Phyllis York of ECLN

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 19:42


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.

What Matters Most - Tax Updates & Updates with Shane Small

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 22:02


In this episode, we welcome Shane Small, VP & Senior Wealth Advisor at First United Bank & Trust, for a timely discussion on tax updates from the Wealth Management area. As the mid-year approaches, it's crucial to review your taxes and ensure you're on the right track. Shane shares valuable insights on changes in retirement accounts, including Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), as well as capital gains requirements. Moreover, he highlights the importance of retirement planning and how individuals can effectively manage their income and tax burdens. Tune in to gain practical advice and expert tips to optimize your financial well-being.

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What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for July 2023 with Brad Bolyard

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 27:03


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 July 2023.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for June 2023 with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 27:03


​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 June 2023.​

What Matters Most - More Mortgage Options with Becky Crowell & Jim Stemple

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 18:32


Today, we're thrilled to have two very special guests joining us: Becky Crowell and Jim Stemple, both of whom are highly experienced Mortgage Relationship Managers with First United's First Mortgage Services Group.In this episode, Becky and Jim will be shedding light on the recent merger between First United and First Mortgage Services, and how this exciting development is set to benefit the organization and its valued customers.From additional mortgage options to a wealth of team experience, Becky and Jim share valuable insights into the many ways in which the merger is poised to take First United's services to the next level. Whether you're a current customer or just interested in learning more about the world of mortgages, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for May 2023 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 22:39


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 May 2023.

What Matters Most - Estate Planning with Annette Chapman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 25:30


Join us on our latest podcast as we sit down with Annette Chapman, VP and Senior Wealth Advisor in First United's Wealth Management Department. Annette will be sharing her valuable insights on estate planning, discussing what it is, who should consider it, and the key documents that make up a sound estate plan. Whether you're new to estate planning or looking for ways to improve your existing plan, Annette's expertise will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need. Estate planning is a critical component of any sound financial strategy, and this podcast is an essential listen for anyone looking to safeguard their assets and provide for their loved ones. Tune in now and discover the importance of estate planning.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for April 2023 with Brad Bolyard

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 24:46


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 April 2023.

What Matters Most - Saving for Retirement with Kelly Effland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 20:37


Today we talk with Kelly Effland, Wealth Advisor in First United's Wealth Management department about the important topic of saving for retirement. Kelly explains a three pronged approach, the options you have, and best practices to ensure you're maximizing your retirement savings.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for March 2023 with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 32:12


​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 March 2023.​

What Matters Most - MBA 2023 Food Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 23:21


Today we are joined by Blake Walker, VP and  Director of Commercial Services at First United Bank & Trust, and Dana Jung, 1st VP and Director of Business Resiliency at Eagle Bank, to discuss the MBA 2023 Emerging Leaders Champion Program and their philanthropic effort to assist Maryland and West Virginia Food Banks with a year long food drive.

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What Matters Most - Wealth Management Anniversary

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 20:37


Today we talk with Chris Sisler, Vice President and Senior Wealth Advisor in First United's Wealth Management department about her role, the role of Wealth Advisors at First United, and why 2023 is a special year for the Wealth Management department at the bank.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for February 2023 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 17:45


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 February 2023.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for January 2023 with Brad Bolyard

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 26:28


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 January 2023.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for December 2022 with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 21:03


​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 December 2022.​

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for November 2022 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 20:04


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 2022.

Economic Update for October 2022 with Brad Bolyard

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 28:27


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 2022.

Banking for a Better Tomorrow with YouFirst - Carrie Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 12:00


Today we are joined by Carrie Lewis, Relationship Advisor at First United. Carrie talks with us about the YouFirst suite of products, some of the great features and benefits included with the products, and some "customer savings" stories! Learn more about any of the YouFirst products by visiting https://mybank.com/YouFirst or by calling or stopping in any convenient First United location.

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What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for September 2022 with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 26:17


​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 2022.​

What is the Stigma around Adjustable Rate Mortgages?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 21:29


What is the Stigma around Adjustable Rate Mortgages? Today we talk with Cody Sustakoski, Residential Loan Originator at First United Bank & Trust to discuss ARMs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages have some home buyers scratching their heads. Is it a good thing? Is it a bad thing? Is it the right kind of home loan for you? Cody demystifies the product and how it works.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for August 2022 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 21:32


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 2022.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for July 2022 with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 36:08


​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 for July 2022.​

Economic Update for June 2022 with Brad Bolyard

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 25:29


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 June 2022.

M is for Money with Rob Phelan

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 31:48


Our guest today is Rob Phelan, Personal Finance Instructor and Certified Financial Educator at Middletown High School in Frederick Maryland and author of the recently published children's book, M is for Money, which focuses on learning about money with instructions for parents. Rob joins us to discuss his efforts, his books, and tips to encourage young savers and entrepreneurs in their financial journey.  Learn more about Rob and his book at https://misformoneybook.com or find and follow Rob on other platforms at https://linktr.ee/misformoneybook

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What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for May 2022 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 17:44


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 May 2022.

Community Episode - The Salvation Army with Captain Jimmy Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 28:13


Today we are joined by Captain Jimmy Taylor, commanding officer at the Salvation Army of Washington County in Hagerstown, Maryland. In this episode, Captain Taylor explains the mission and efforts being taken in the community to support those in need by the Salvation Army and its staff and volunteers, ways that you can get involved and help, and some important upcoming events, including the Angels Among Us Gala on May 12th at the Maryland Theater (mdtheatre.org).To help support the Salvation Army in Washington County, visit https://salvationarmyhagerstown.orgTo donate by phone or speak to someone about volunteering, contact Heather Wincovitch at (301) 733-2440 and select Community Donor Relations Manager.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for April 2022 with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 26:11


​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 for April 2022.​

Economic Update for March 2022 with Brad Bolyard

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 23:07


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 March 2022.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for February 2022 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 14:59


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 February 2022.

What Matters Most - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 25:21


Today we talk with Denise Phelps, Vice President and Director of Diversity & Engagement at First United about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the workplace as well as the DEI efforts that First United is taking in our communities.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for January 2022 with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 24:31


​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 for January 2022.​

Discussion with Addie Nardie of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 33:18


Today we talk with Addie Nardie, Executive Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County. We discuss the nonprofit, how it helps our community, their growth and expansion and how you can get involved. Learn more and find out how you can help at https://www.bgcwc.org

Economic Update for December 2021 with Brad Bolyard

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 19:52


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 December 2021.

Discussion with Colin Berry, Executive Director at the Humane Society in Washington County

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 38:15


Today we talk with Colin Berry, Executive Director at the Humane Society in Washington County about the nonprofit, how it helps our community and how you can get involved. Learn more and find out how you can help at https://www.hswcmd.org

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for November 2021 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 21:55


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 2021.

October 2021 Economic Update with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 23:14


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 for October 2021.

Community Episode - Heartly House with Jennifer Tousey

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 27:16 Transcription Available


Today, we talk with Jennifer Tousey, the Community Engagement & Prevention Manager at Heartly House in Frederick, Maryland to discuss this organization which has a mission to end domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse, and to provide victims with safety, shelter, and supportive services. Learn more at https://www.heartlyhouse.org or reach their 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 301-662-8800.

September Economic Update with Sean McCreery

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 29:44


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 for September 2021.

Protect Yourself from Chargebacks with Katie McMillan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 22:10 Transcription Available


We are joined again today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Katie is here to discuss how businesses can protect themselves against chargebacks, best practices, and more. 

Protect Yourself, Cardholders - with Katie McMillan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 19:58 Transcription Available


We are joined again today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today we're talking about protecting yourself as a cardholder. Katie joins us to offer reminders, tips, and tricks to keep yourself safe while using your credit or debit card.

What Matters Most - Monthly Economic Update for August 2021 with Megan Kinsinger

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 21:30


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 2021.

Saving Money & Staying Protected with YouFirst

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 28:59 Transcription Available


Today we are joined by Ryan Harbry from StrategyCorps, the company behind Bazing, the powerful tool that helps make the First United YouFirst line of checking accounts some of the most powerful accounts available today. Listen in to hear about some of the many great benefits and features of the YouFirst line of products that can keep you safe and save you money. Learn more at MyBank.com/checking

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