What Matters Most – Economic Update for April 2021 with Brad Bolyard
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 2021.
Bulls & Bears Newsletter – April 2021
The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.
First United Relocates Community Office in Bridgeport, WV
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to relocate this office to better support the Harrison County community,” commented Carissa L. Rodeheaver, CEO, Chairman of the Board and President of First United Bank & Trust.
Tap & Contactless Payments
We are joined today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today we’re discussing Tap and Contactless Payment Solutions for business. What are contactless payments? What are the benefits, and why should a merchant choose to accept them?
Digital Financial Tools for Business with Leah Diehl
In today’s episode, we meet with Leah Diehl, Treasury Management Relationship Officer at First United to discuss several of the valuable and beneficial digital financial tools which businesses can use to better manage their finances and stay safe!
Buying a Home with Lindsay Williams and Cody Sustakoski
In the final of our 3-part series, we are joined by Linsday Williams, Realtor/Owner at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Touchdown Pros Realty (bhhstouchdownhp.com), and Cody Sustakoski, Residential Loan Originator in First United’s Mortgage area to discuss the home buying process best practices from the experts.
Preparing your Home for Resale with Lindsay Williams and Cody Sustakoski
In our second of a 3-part series, we are joined again today by Linsday Williams, Realtor/Owner at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Touchdown Pros Realty (bhhstouchdownhp.com), and Cody Sustakoski, Residential Loan Originator in First United’s Mortgage area to discuss preparing your home for resale!
Home Improvements that Improve the Value of your Home with Lindsay Williams and Cody Sustakoski
In our first of a 3-part series, today we are joined by Linsday Williams, Realtor/Owner at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Touchdown Pros Realty (bhhstouchdownhp.com), and Cody Sustakoski, Residential Loan Originator in First United’s Mortgage area to discuss home improvements that can improve the value of your home!
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First United Bank & Trust Welcomes Stacey Moler as Residential Loan Originator
Alan Mullendore, Managing Director of Client Relationships and Scott Hostetler, Vice President and Director of Mortgage Services, welcome Stacey Moler as Residential Loan Originator for the Frederick county market.
What Matters Most – Economic Update for March 2021 with Sean McCreery
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 March 2021.
What Matters Most – Annual Employee Assessments with Chuck Olsson
Today we’re joined by Chuck Olsson, Chief Human Resources Officer at First United and we discuss trends and best practices in Annual Employee Assessments, how they can help your employees, your managers, and your business.
What Matters Most – Are you Retirement Ready? with Jen Jones
In today’s episode, we finish our 3-part series with Jen Jones, Senior Wealth Advisor with First United’s Wealth Management department. The topic today is retirement! Are you retirement ready? How do you go about determining if you’re ready? Jen walks us thru the process.
What Matters Most – 5 Financial Health Checkup Tips with Jen Jones
In today’s episode, we continue our 3 part series with Jen Jones, Senior Wealth Advisor with First United’s Wealth Management department. The topic today is about a financial health checkup! Jen provides 5 tips to ensure your finances are in top shape in the new year.
What Matters Most – Economic Update for February 2021 with Megan Kinsinger
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 2021.
What Matters Most – The Importance of a Trust with Jen Jones
In today’s episode, we begin a 3 part series with Jen Jones, Senior Wealth Advisor with First United’s Wealth Management department. The topic today is about the importance of a Trust. What is a Trust and why might you need one?
What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Kelly Effland
Today we speak with one of the newer associates at First United, serving in the Wealth Management area, Kelly Effland. Kelly talks about her background, why she chose to join the First United team, and what it means to her to join a company that has a history of 120 years of community banking!
Bulls & Bears Newsletter – January 2021
The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.
What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Jeannette Fitzwater
Today, as part of our ongoing 120th Anniversary series, we speak with Jeannette Fitzwater, former Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Services at First United. Jeannette talks about her background, how her 30-year career at the bank started, favorite memories from her time in the bank, and what it means to be part of a company that has a history, 120 years in the making!
What Matters Most – Economic Update for January 2021 with Brad Bolyard
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 2021.
What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Jason Rush
Today we speak with Jason Rush, Chief Operations Officer at First United. Jason talks about his background, how he got started at the bank, and what it means to be part of a company that has a history, 120 years in the making!
What Matters Most – Top 10 Financial New Year’s Resolutions with Jen Jones
In today’s episode, we talk with Jen Jones, Senior Wealth Advisor in the Wealth Management area of First United. Jen discusses her top 10 list for Financial New Year Resolutions. Items that you can do to help better your financial situation in the coming year!
What Matters Most – Happy Holidays
We are joined today by Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman at First United Bank & Trust, Carissa Rodeheaver. In this brief episode we simply talk about the year that has passed, what we’re thankful for during this holiday season, and what we’re looking forward to in 2021. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!
SolarWinds Vulnerabilities Update
It has been widely reported that SolarWinds Orion systems have identified vulnerabilities disclosed on Sunday, Dec. 13. These vulnerabilities exploit update mechanisms of the SolarWinds system in order to distribute malware to SolarWinds’ clients. Click to read the response from First United.
What Matters Most – Economic Update with Sean McCreery
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 December.
What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Bill Grant
Today we have the honor of speaking with former CEO at First United, Bill Grant. Bill gives us an update on how he’s doing, what he and his family have been up to, as well as his memories of First United and what the 120 years of community banking that First United has provided mean to him.
What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Gene Helbig
Today we talk with former Senior Vice President over Trust & Investments at First United, Gene Helbig. Gene chats about his tenure at the bank, his memories, his foundation (jackhelbig.org), and what the 120 years of trusted banking that First United has provided mean to him. We also realized that Gene was the creator of this podcast in its original form, as a conference call! We added that outtake portion of the conversation to the end of the recording.
What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Carol McNair
Today, as part of First United’s 120th-anniversary celebration we talk to Carol McNair, Customer Service Center manager, and one of the most tenured associates at First United, to discuss some of her memories and history at First United, including what 120 years of solutions mean to her. We thank Candy for her years of support and dedication to the First United customers!
2020 First United-United Way Golf Tournament Final Donation Information
First United Bank & Trust sponsored the 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Oakland Golf Club on Friday, September 25, 2020. This was the 22nd year that First United has organized this event. The tournament has become a tradition over the past 31 years and has raised over $536,500 for Garrett County charities. Participants were able to enjoy a challenging round of golf, and at the same time, help raise much-needed funds for worthy community projects.
What Matters Most – Our Community & United Way with Juli McCoy
Today we talk with Juli McCoy, Executive Director at County United Way (https://cuw.org), a community-based organization focused on health, financial stability, and education in the local areas of Alleghany and Garrett Counties in Maryland as well as Hampshire and Mineral Counties in West Virginia.
What Matters Most – Economic Update with Megan Kinsinger
In our monthly Market and Economic Update, Megan Kinsinger, Portfolio Manager in First United’s Wealth Management area joins us to discuss the latest report; current trends, and the positives and negatives impacting our economy currently.
What Matters Most – Nonprofit Conversation with Denise Phelps
Today we talk with Denise Phelps, Market President serving Berkeley County, WV about her involvement in nonprofits and a great resource, a Lunch & Learn series, that is now available online due to the pandemic, and available in the Berkeley County market for nonprofits. Learn more at https://MyBank.com/lunchandlearn and learn of some of the great Uncommon Stories about nonprofits mentioned in the episode at https://MyBank.com/stories
MACPA Shares Details About Maryland’s $250M Relief Package for Businesses
Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a new $250 million relief package to provide assistance to Maryland businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. On Oct. 26, the MACPA team met with Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz, who assembled a...
What Matters Most – Education Planning with Keith Sanders
We’re joined today by Keith Sanders, Senior Trust Advisor in the Wealth Management area of First United to talk about Education Planning and the rising cost of college. In this episode, Keith provides insights into proper planning, management, and account types that can benefit parents and grandparents when helping their child or grandchild plan for the expenses that come with higher education. Tune in for great tips and information that can help you!
What Matters Most – Community Episode with Ashley Burleson
In today’s community episode, we talk with Ashley Burleson, Senior Relationship Advisor at the Hagerstown Community Office. We discuss the role of community bankers and one particularly touching story of community support.
What Matters Most – October 2020 Economic Update with Brad Bolyard
In today’s episode, What Matters Most is an economic update for October 2020 with Brad Bolyard, portfolio manager in First United’s Wealth Management department. Brad talks about the positives and negatives impacting current market conditions.
Bulls & Bears Newsletter – October 2020
The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.
Business Capital Allocation & Asset Utilization with Tony Roedersheimer
In this, the final episode of our 3-part series with Tony Roedersheimer, Commercial Relationship Manager in the Frederick Maryland market area, we discuss Business Capital Allocation and Asset Utilization. Tony provides tips and best practices on these vital aspects of your business.
Building Business Infrastructure with Tony Roedersheimer
In the second episode of our series, we are joined again today by Tony Roedersheimer, Commercial Relationship Manager in the Frederick Maryland market area, to discuss building business infrastructure. Tony provides us with the importance of and the nuances to building a strong business from the ground up. Join us for the second of this 3-part series with Tony where we’ll be discussing several topics related to business.
2020 First United – United Way Golf Tournament
The 2020 First United golf tournament to benefit the United Way was held in a unique environment, due to COVID 19 restrictions. However, our teams had a great day and beautiful weather to enjoy the course. We will update this post later with results of the amount...
First United Wins Garrett County Republican’s “Garrett’s Greatest” Readers’ Choice Award
2020 marks the inaugural presentation of the Garrett County Republican’s ‘Garrett’s Greatest’ Readers’ Choice Awards. These awards are the results of this year’s survey that were published in the Garrett County Republican and the republican website and Facebook page during the months of July & August. Nearly 34,000 votes were counted and all winners will be announced in a special supplement today (9/24/20), in the Garrett County Republican.
Main Street Loan Programs with Tony Roedersheimer
In today’s episode, we are joined by Tony Roedersheimer, Commercial Relationship Manager in the Frederick Maryland market area, to discuss the Main Street Loan Program which was initiated due to the CARES Act. Tony provides us with details about the program, the benefits of it, the timelines around the program, and information on who could benefit from it. Join us for this first of a 3-part series with Tony where we’ll be discussing several topics related to business.
Economic Update for September with Sean McCreery
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.
Online Dating Scams
Online dating scams are becoming more and more prevalent and can play with your emotions to target your wallet. Review the helpful infographic below from the ABA to see best practices to avoid this type of scam.
PPP Loan Forgiveness Update with Jason Rush
Today we release a bit early this week to talk about PPP Loan Forgiveness. Jason Rush, Chief Operating Officer at First United Bank & Trust joins us today to talk about PPP Loan Forgiveness, and some of the common questions that are being asked.
HR & Motivation Beyond Money
Today we talk once again with Amanda McKenzie (amckenzie@mybank.com) and Chuck Olsson (colsson@mybank.com) from the First United Human Resources department to discuss human resources and how business owners can motivate their staff beyond money. How can you find what best motivates your staff? What are some creative options? We discuss several options in this episode!
First United Bank & Trust and Exclamation Labs Win Financial Services Technology Award
Financial Information Systems (FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, recently announced First United Bank & Trust as one of the winners of their 2020 FIS Impact Awards program.
HR & Cultural Fit
Today we talk with Amanda McKenzie (amckenzie@mybank.com) and Chuck Olsson (colsson@mybank.com) from the First United Human Resources department to discuss human resources and cultural fit. How important is it to ensure that you have and hire people in your business who fit your culture? We discuss how to find the right people, steps to take and how to maintain that culture once you’ve hired associates.
Making an Impact & Being Influential with Alan Mullendore
Today we talk about “making an impact” with Alan Mullendore (amullendore@mybank.com), Market President at First United serving Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland. We discuss the butterfly effect of how small actions can have a major impact on not only your life, but the lives of those around you, well into the future and finding that passion and purpose in your life will lead you to a place where you can make that impact in your community.
Monthly Economic & Market Update with Megan Kinsinger
In our monthly Market and Economic Update, Megan Kinsinger, Portfolio Manager in First United’s Wealth Management area joins us to discuss the latest report; current trends and the positives and negatives impacting our economy currently.