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Living in Tennessee could get better

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Tennessee is one of the few states that does not levy a personal income tax on its residents.  However, it currently imposes a 6 percent tax on interest and dividend income from investments known as the Hall Income Tax.  There are some exceptions, … [Read more...]

Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter!

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Office Closing Early The Trust Company offices will close at 1:00p.m. EST on Friday, March 25, 2016. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, March 28, 2016. Please contact your Relationship Manager with any questions. We appreciate your … [Read more...]

Newsletter | Fall 2015

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Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Fall 2015 Click Here to Download the PDF version In this Issue: Leadership Letter - Five Years in Our New Office Community Spotlight - Knox Area Rescue Ministries New Team Members Recipe - Pumpkin Soup TTC in Pictures … [Read more...]

It’s been a while, just hold tight

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As 2015 has been one of the least volatile years in recent history, we have been anticipating a market correction for some time. In fact, volatility has been near the record low since the VIX (a benchmark measuring volatility) was created in the … [Read more...]

Market Commentary | July 2015

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Increased Potential for Mergers & Acquistions this Year Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity of publicly traded companies has increased significantly in the last year, hitting an eight-year high, according to Bloomberg. The increase is … [Read more...]

President Endorses Fiduciary Standard

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During a recent AARP event, President Barack Obama backed new rules requiring investment advisors to put their clients’ interest ahead of their own.  By endorsing a fiduciary standard for 401(k) plans and IRA accounts rather than a suitability … [Read more...]