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OUR PROMISE | Always Acting in Your Best Interest

Central Trust Company was founded upon one defining principle: to always act in your best interest. Through the decades, our adherence to the “Fiduciary Standard” and the focus on our client’s best interest, has propelled our growth to more than $9.5 billion in client assets. We provide world class “fee-only” wealth management solutions, including: investment management, fiduciary services, financial, estate, and tax planning services; all free from conflicts of interest. We also pride ourselves on providing legendary client service, being mindful of our midwest values and never forgetting our roots, dating back to 1902.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY | Learn About the Central Difference

OUR LATEST INSIGHTS | Information That Matters to You

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Market Memo | August 2024
August's market volatility, driven by tech stock concerns and economic uncertainty, has investors bracing for rate cuts and geopolitical risks ahead of election season.
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Financial Planning for Business Owners
Master financial planning to align your business and personal goals, ensuring long-term success and financial health for your company.
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Why Diversify?
Discover how the Tortoise and the Hare fable reveals the critical importance of diversification in building and preserving long-term wealth.
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What happens to all my stuff?
Ensure your estate plan addresses every detail, including your personal belongings. This guide outlines the pros and cons of various methods for managing assets like household goods, jewelry, and collectibles.
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The Power of Prenuptial Agreements: Removing the Stigma and Creating Financial Harmony
Uncover the modern role of prenuptial agreements in financial planning and estate management. See how these agreements foster transparency, protect assets, and promote financial harmony in marriage.
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Market Memo | July 2024
Amid global focus on the Paris Olympic Games, July saw the S&P 500's positive returns for the third consecutive month, despite economic challenges and market volatility.
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A Note on Market Volatility
Historically, March is known as the month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but from a capital markets perspective, August of 2024 could certainly live up to that billing.
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Is China’s Economic Miracle Over?
Remember when China was the growth engine of the world? For decades the question wasn’t if, but when the Chinese economy would surpass the US. But, is China's economic miracle over?
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