First Community Trust

Halfway through the year is a smart time to review your financial strategy and make sure everything is still aligned with your goals.

A conversation with your FCT advisor can help you evaluate:
• Retirement readiness
• Income planning
• Market concerns
• Protection strategies
• Long-term financial priorities

Because confidence in retirement starts with having a plan that evolves with you. Connect with your FCT advisor today: https://fctrust.com/

Some of life's most valuable financial lessons come from the people who guide us.

This Father's Day, we celebrate the parents, grandparents, and mentors who taught us the importance of hard work, planning ahead, and building a lasting legacy.

Thoughtful estate planning can help provide confidence and peace of mind for the generations to come.
Our team is here to help guide those important conversations: fctrust.com/trusts-estate-administration

It's National Annuity Awareness Month, and that means separating fact from fiction.

Many people have heard that all annuities are the same, that they're only for retirees, or that they're all risky. The reality is that annuities come in many forms and can serve different purposes depending on an individual's goals, timeline, and comfort with risk.

This month, we're taking a closer look at some of the most common misconceptions and sharing the facts behind them. If you'd like to learn more about how annuities work and whether they may fit into your financial strategy, our team is here to help.

Learn more: https://www.fctrustinsurance.com/annuities

Ready to take the next step in your financial services career?

First Community Trust is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor in Dubuque, Iowa. Join a team dedicated to building meaningful client relationships and helping individuals plan for their future.

Apply today and grow with us.
https://fctrust.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=2071&iframe=0

We’re excited to welcome Peoples Credit Union as our newest partner. Through our partnership, members now have access to investment management, retirement and estate planning, trust services, and insurance solutions through FCT Insurance.

Together, we’re expanding access to personalized financial guidance and helping members plan confidently for the future.

We’re proud to partner with another Iowa credit union to bring trusted financial and protection solutions to the members they serve.

Read more about our partnership: fctrust.com/news/peoples-partnership

Congratulations to Mikayla Spires, Compliance Associate, on reaching her five-year anniversary with First Community Trust!

Thank you for your commitment and contributions to our team. We appreciate all that you do!

June is National Annuity Awareness Month — a reminder that retirement planning is about more than saving. It’s also about creating income, confidence, and a strategy designed to support your future goals.

Annuities aren’t one-size-fits-all, but for some individuals they can play an important role in a retirement income plan.

If you’d like to learn more about how annuities work or whether they may fit into your financial strategy, connect with our team. We’re happy to have the conversation.

Connect with our team: https://www.fctrustinsurance.com/contact

New graduates often hear advice about careers and success — but some of the most valuable lessons involve money habits.

Start early. Save consistently. Invest for the future. Ask questions. Build a plan.

Financial confidence isn’t built overnight, but small steps today can create opportunities tomorrow.

Congratulations to Lisa Grefe, Wealth Advisor, Trust Officer, and licensed Insurance Agent on graduating from the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2026.

Lisa’s commitment to leadership, community engagement, and serving others reflects the very spirit of the Lead DSM program. We are proud to celebrate this accomplishment and look forward to the continued impact she will make across Greater Des Moines and in the lives of the clients and communities she serves.

A reminder to plan confidently for your financial future.

Join First Community Trust and DuTrac Community Credit Union this Thursday from 5:30–6:30 P.M. for a FREE webinar focused on understanding retirement options before and after you retire.

Reserve your spot today.

https://fctrust.com/seminar/retirement-dutrac/