"We are excited to welcome Konrad and Aubrey to the Argent family," said Redding. "Each brings a powerful blend of leadership experience, wealth management expertise and deep client relationships in the North Texas market. They further strengthen our ability to provide exceptional fiduciary and wealth services across the region."
With more than 25 years of experience in trust and wealth management, Halbert leads client service and business development across North Texas. He brings immense expertise in estate planning, fiduciary administration and relationship management for high-net-worth individuals, families and institutions.
Before joining Argent, Halbert served as regional president and Fort Worth office trust manager for First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, overseeing the East Region, including offices in Fort Worth, Houston, Beaumont and Bryan/College Station. He also held senior leadership roles as executive vice president and senior vice president and founded the firm's Fort Worth office in 2005.
He holds both an undergraduate degree and an MBA in finance from Texas Christian University (TCU), where he was recognized as a Graduate School of Business Scholar. Halbert served more than a decade as an adjunct finance professor at TCU's M.J. Neeley School of Business. He is deeply involved in the industry and the community, currently serving as chairman of the board for Alliance for Children and chairman-elect of the Texas Bankers Association Trust & Wealth Management State Advisory Council.
"Everyone at Argent has spoken about the 'Argent family' — and they really back that up," said Halbert. "The leadership genuinely cares about its people and allocates resources to help employees thrive. I appreciate the firm's entrepreneurial spirit and independent structure, which allows each office to make local decisions and grow its markets strategically. My vision is for Argent to become the premier destination for trust and wealth management in North Texas."
Gideon, CTFA, brings more than 17 years of experience in banking, trust and investment management. She offers a strategic, client-focused approach to complex estate planning, trust administration and high-net-worth relationship management. Her specialties include ultra-high-net-worth estate plans, charitable trusts, special needs trusts and retirement account administration.
Prior to joining Argent, Gideon served as senior vice president and trust officer at First Financial Trust and as director of operations at Tailwind Advisors. She holds an MBA from Texas Christian University and graduated with honors with a BBA in accounting from Tarleton State University. In addition to being a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), she is a graduate of both the Texas Bankers Association Trust School and Graduate Trust School and is a CFP candidate.
"I was drawn to Argent because of its professionalism, broad scope of service, and strong culture," said Gideon. "I'm excited to be on board at a firm that offers such a long-term career opportunity. I believe in building lasting client relationships through good rapport, attention to detail, and thoroughness. The future at Argent is bright — and it's going to be a fun ride."
Notably, Halbert and Gideon are continuing a professional partnership that has spanned more than 16 years.
About Argent Financial Group
Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading, independent client asset services firm offering individuals, families, businesses, and institutions wealth management, asset management, and asset servicing. The firm is responsible for more than $90 billion in client assets. Formed in 1990 in Ruston, Louisiana, Argent can trace its roots back to 1930. For more information, visit www.ArgentFinancial.com.
SOURCE Argent Financial Group
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