WOMEN TO WATCH

Katie Pipkin

Vice President & Trust Officer
Arvest Bank

I work with families to build, manage, protect and transition their wealth through trust, estate and fiduciary services. After law school, I knew I wanted to pursue an “alternative” legal career path. When I met a former trust officer who described her role, I was thrilled to learn of a path that would allow me to use my education to work with families and develop financial plans that would benefit them and their beneficiaries for years to come.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

Biggest challenges in my career

Many people don’t understand the value of a corporate fiduciary or exactly what my job entails, so it can be challenging sometimes to help them understand what I can provide for them and why that’s important.

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

The range of services offered by a corporate fiduciary or trustee. We can help our clients pay bills, file tax returns, distribute personal property, sell real estate, etc.

Best advice I ever received

I have been blessed to work with exceptional women throughout my career. I think I have learned the most from watching them lead by example. It comes down to hard work, dedication and, most of all, balance.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

I like to take a walk and gain some clarity.

What makes Little Rock feel like home

Since moving to Little Rock in 2005, I have made amazing friends. I also enjoy the amenities of a big city with the tight-knit, community feeling.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

My clients, my coworkers and the Arvest culture! The fact that someone’s future will benefit from the work I do makes me excited to come to work.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

A psychology degree would have been helpful…

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Conway

First Thing I Do at the Office

Say “hi” to all my coworkers, then check emails

Hobbies

Hanging out with my daughter, walking, watercolor painting, reading and traveling (hopefully again someday soon!)

Binge Watch

"The Crown"

Last Good Read

"But First, Save 10" by Sarah Catherine Gutierrez

Favorite Meal in Town

Cheers' chopped salmon salad

Best Recent Local Discovery

My re-discovery of Two Rivers Park and trail system

Latest Splurge

A last-minute trip to a cabin at Longbow Resort in Prim

Most-Used App

Arvest Go

Dream Vacation

The beach with my daughter

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