The Trust Company

09/25/2026

We are thrilled to officially open our Great Bend, KS branch and become part of such a vibrant and welcoming community. 🎉

It was an honor to celebrate this exciting milestone alongside the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, community members, clients, and friends during our ribbon cutting and open house. With this westward expansion, we are proud to bring The Trust Company's personalized approach to wealth management and trust & estate services to the individuals, families, and businesses that make Great Bend such a special place.

Led by Branch Manager Mackenzie Blakeslee and Financial Planner Katelyn Levesque, our Great Bend team looks forward to building meaningful relationships, serving our neighbors, and helping clients navigate life's most important financial decisions with confidence.

Thank you, Great Bend and surrounding community, for the warm welcome. We are honored to be here and excited for all that lies ahead.

09/24/2026

Shoutout to two of our own! 👏

Emily and Mackenzie will be presenting at this year’s Kansas Young Professionals Summit, and we’re proud to see them sharing their expertise!

Another great breakout session attendees can choose from is "Money Milestones: The Stages of Financial Planning."

Presented by Emily Dixon and Mackenzie Blakelsee, this session will break down important financial planning concepts and provide practical guidance for navigating life's financial milestones with confidence.

09/18/2026

We love any chance to say thank you to our clients, and our Tailgate Party was the perfect way to do just that. 💜🏈

The evening was filled with great conversations, plenty of laughs, and lots of Wildcat spirit. Special appearances from Willie the Wildcat and the K-State Marching Band made an already memorable night even more fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We loved celebrating with you!

09/15/2026

We are hiring at our Marysville Office!

Trust Officer & Wealth Advisor – Marysville, KS:
Serve as a relationship manager for personal trust and wealth management clients while helping them reach their financial goals. Build lasting relationships and be part of a supportive, client-focused team.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://thetrustco.bamboohr.com/careers/62

09/10/2026

Grief is difficult enough on its own. Adding paperwork, deadlines, and financial decisions can make an already challenging time even harder.

Jenny Brittan, Assistant Vice President & Estate Settlement Officer, shares how a corporate trustee can help shoulder those responsibilities and provide support when it's needed most.

09/07/2026

Our offices will be closed today, September 7th for Labor Day. Thank you!

09/04/2026

A new school year is in full swing, making it a great time to think about future education expenses.

In our latest blog, Katelyn Levesque shares how recent changes have expanded the ways families can use 529 plans, making them a valuable tool for much more than traditional college savings.

Helping clients prepare for life's milestones is at the heart of what we do. Whether you're planning for a child's future education expenses or looking for ways to maximize your savings strategy, our team is here to help.

🔗 Click below to read the full article:

A new school year is officially in full swing and seems to arrive earlier every year. Whether you're funding private school tuition for your children or helping save for college, vocational training, or credentialing programs for children and grandchildren, understanding how 529 plans work can help....

09/02/2026

We're excited to be part of the OneMarysville Lunch & Learn next Thursday, September 10! If you're in or around the Marysville area, we'd love to have you join us. Hope to see you there!

What exactly does a trust company do and when might you need one?

The Trust Company is joining us for our next Lunch & Learn to answer those questions and talk about the ways they work with individuals, families, businesses and charitable organizations. It’s a great chance to learn what services are available right here in our community and ask questions along the way.

Lunch is on us! Join us Thursday, September 10. Everyone is invited!

08/31/2026

Please join us in welcoming Darby Leitch to The Trust Company!

Darby is joining our Manhattan office as a Trust Officer and Wealth Advisor, where she is passionate about helping clients navigate life's challenges and create plans that reflect their wishes, values, and long-term goals.

Learn more about Darby here: https://thetrustco.com/darby-leitch-jd

08/28/2026

We're excited to have Zac Hirschey join our Investments team as an Associate Portfolio Analyst in our Manhattan office.

After spending two years as an intern with The Trust Company, Zac recently transitioned into a full-time role where he looks forward to continuing to learn, grow, and contribute to our investment team. We're thrilled to have him on board.

🔗Learn more about Zac here: https://thetrustco.com/zac-hirschey

08/30/2024

🌟 Holiday Closure Alert! 🌟

In honor of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday. We hope you enjoy a relaxing holiday! We'll be back on Tuesday, ready to assist you with all your financial needs.

Have a great Labor Day weekend! 🎉

08/26/2024

Our office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday as our team participates in an offsite staff retreat. These retreats are invaluable for fostering collaboration, innovation, and strengthening our commitment to providing the best service to our clients. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you when we return!

04/05/2024

We were thrilled to partner with Sage Culture Co. this week to host a workshop on "Giving & Receiving Feedback" at our Columbia office! Investing in the professional development of not only our employees, but of our community is vitally important to us.

05/07/2019

So glad we could be a part of this great event again this year! First Chance for Children does amazing work!

05/03/2019

We're proud to support this event and all that it stands for. Congratulations to all the nominees and honorees! Thank you, Women's Network - Columbia Chamber of Commerce!

02/27/2019

Our wonderful Columbia, MO team at last night’s Columbia Business Times awards ceremony and reception. Polly Wilson Reynolds was recognized as a finalist in the finance category. It’s inspiring to be among such phenomenal women!

06/29/2018

What a wonderful event! We still haven't been able to wipe the grins off our faces, over our dear Kari receiving the Emerging Professional of the Year Award! Thank you, Columbia Chamber!

The 2017-2018 program year featured a lot of unprecedented events, accomplishments and programs. The Annual Membership Dinner was held on June 19, 2018. During the event, the Chamber celebrated the successes of the 2017-2018 program year, recognized the out-going board chair, members of the board, and all committee chairs. The winners of awards were also announced:
Debin Benish Outstanding Businesswoman Award - Lindsay Young Lopez, The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
George & Nadine Trial Ambassador of the Year Award - Kerrie Bloss, Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia MO
Emerging Professional of the Year Award - Kari Vogt, The Trust Company
Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award - Bob Roper

Thank you to our sponsors: Presenting and Print Sponsor Shelter Insurance; Design Sponsor Visionworks Marketing Group; Supporting Sponsors Brown Willbrand, PC and KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri's CW; Awards Sponsor Dsport Graphics; Location Sponsor University Club and University Catering & Event Services; Decorations Sponsor A1 Party & Event Rental; Video Sponsor The Evoke Group; Entertainment Sponsor Provision Living at Columbia; A/V Assistance Sponsor Midwest Computech

06/18/2018

We had a lot of fun! Thanks for allowing us to host such a great group of people!

04/06/2018

April 5, 2018 Seminar at Showcase COMO: "Winning Well - Mastering the Art of the Tough Conversation."