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Argent Trust Company has announced the addition of two seasoned financial professionals to its North Texas team.
Konrad S. Halbert has been named North Texas regional executive, and Aubrey K. Gideon, CTFA, has joined as vice president and senior trust officer, both based in the company’s Dallas office. Halbert reports to David Redding, Texas regional executive and market president of Argent Trust Company, while Gideon reports to Halbert.
“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.”
Halbert leads client service and business development across North Texas. He brings 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 a master’s degree in finance from Texas Christian University (TCU). Halbert served more than a decade as an adjunct finance professor at TCU’s M.J. Neeley School of Business.
“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 brings more than 17 years of experience in banking, trust and investment management. She offers a 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 a master’s degree 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.”
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Amanda Umpierrez is the Managing Editor of 401(k) Specialist magazine. She is a financial services reporter with nearly a decade of experience and a passion for telling stories and reporting news. She is originally from Queens, New York, but now resides in Denver, Colorado.
