Stetson’s Special Needs Trust and Planning Conference

Stetson’s Special Needs Trusts and Planning Conference Sponsorship   Southeastern Trust Company was honored to sponsor the 2023 Stetson’s National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts. Many people face the challenge of...

2023 Second Quarter Investment Update

2023 Second Quarter Investment Update Throw Out the Rulebook  Stocks surged higher in the second quarter, highlighted by the S&P 500 Index technically exiting a bear market in June.  Bond prices slipped as the stronger than expected U.S. economy and resilient job...

Drew Echternach Awarded Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Designation

Drew Echternach Awarded Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Designation Southeastern Trust is excited to announce that Drew Echternach has successfully completed all levels of examination to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter holder. Earning the CFA...

2023 First Quarter Investment Update

2023 First Quarter Investment Update Bear Market Rally or Bull Market Renaissance? The first quarter of 2023 showed markets to be resilient following an incredibly challenging and volatile 2022.  Both stocks and bonds rallied despite signs of economic slowing, along...

2023 Investment Outlook

2023 Investment Outlook Download as PDF Executive Summary Stocks entered their first bear market since 2009 as persistent inflation, aggressive central bank steps to tighten monetary policy, and a slowing U.S. economy caused markets to reset valuations.  The year saw...

Southeastern Trust Company Presents The Nutcracker

Southeastern Trust Company Presents The Nutcracker   Southeastern Trust Company is excited to present upcoming performances of The Nutcracker by the Chattanooga Ballet. The Nutcracker will feature the professional ballet company, the Chattanooga Symphony...