Jon

Jon

Meet Jon, Assistant Retail Banking Manager at Independence, Main Branch. Jon says his work ethic can be attributed to his family and especially his dad. Jon strives to ensure he is doing what is best for his customers and if he has a super power, he says he wishes he was a human lie-detector. Jon says in his free time, …

How do you like to start your day? Being happy and grateful  Who has influenced you the most when it comes to your work ethic? My Dad  What drives you to work hard My family What inspires you at work? Everyone around me What drove you down this career path? I was offered a job at the bank many years …

Avoid these financial traps! Headed to college in the fall? Make your financial stability a priority! The American Bankers Association has identified 6 pitfalls to be aware of to help new students secure their future. Get a budget! Don’t spend more than you make. Figure out how much money you can afford to spend each month while contributing to your …

Just as a reminder: FirstOak Bank will never text or email and ask for your personal information! NEVER give away personal or financial information through email, over the phone, or via text. FirstOak Bank or other legitimate businesses will never ask for this information via these methods. Also, do not download links from suspicious emails or fill personal information into …

Did you know that Elder Financial Exploitation affects at least 10% of older adults each year in the US and cost our older friends more than $3B each year? Here are two of the most popular ways our elders are exploited: Elder TheftElder Theft is stealing an older adult’s assets, funds and / or income by a trusted person.  It …

What is Identity Theft? Identity Theft occurs when someone uses another persons identifying information such as their name, address, phone number, credit card, or social security number without their permission to commit fraud or other crimes How to prevent Identity Theft Check your credit report and use sites that regularly update you when your credit score changes or new inquiries …

Mobile Wallet has arrived for both debit and credit!⁠ To Set up Mobile Wallet:⁠1) locate the wallet app on your smart phone (most are already installed)⁠2) enter credit or debit card info⁠Your mobile wallet can’t be used for payment without your authentication⁠

Al

Al

Business Questions How do you like to start your day? COFFEE!!! Who has influenced you the most when it comes to your work ethic? Ancestors/Parents What drives you to work hard My families pride in the work they did was instilled in me a young age. What inspires you at work? Never want to disappoint! What drove you down this …

Meet Janet / Assistant Vice President.   Janet likes to start her day organized and is driven by her family and coworkers.  Her Dad has influenced her the most in her career and work ethic and credits her kids as her biggest accomplishment.  For fun, Janet loves to play Free-Cell while enjoying some good snacks! How do you like to start …

How do you like to start your day? Drinking coffee! Who has influenced you the most when it comes to your work ethic? My Dad most definitely the most! I am fortunate to have been influenced by many wonderful people! What drives you to work hard? Taking care of our bank, our customers and such good co-workers. I do not …