Private company
Arvest Bank is an American bank headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, with branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri.1
Last updated Oct 18, 2026.
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Arvest Bank is an American bank headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, with branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. It is the oldest bank in Arkansas and is on the list of largest banks in the United States. It is almost entirely owned by the Walton family. Jim Walton serves as the chairman. The name "Arvest" is a portmanteau of "Arkansas" and "Investment".2
Company history
Arvest's charter dates back to McIlroy Bank & Trust, founded in 1871. During the 2008 financial crisis, the bank did not take funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
From Wikipedia’s article on Arvest Bank, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
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