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    Jackson Laurent

    Research Associate at Stephens, Inc.

    Jackson Laurent is a Research Associate at Stephens Inc., specializing in equity research covering West Coast regional banks. He began his career with Stephens in June 2023, following the completion of his B.B.A. in Finance and a minor in Data Analytics, and previously held an Equity Research Associate role. Laurent tracks performance on a select group of regional banks, providing actionable insights for institutional clients, though published performance metrics and rankings are not widely available. He brings foundational expertise in financial analysis and equity research, supported by his academic credentials and current position within Stephens' institutional equities and research team.

    Jackson Laurent's questions to First Foundation (FFWM) leadership

    Jackson Laurent's questions to First Foundation (FFWM) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Representing Stephens, Inc., Jackson Laurent asked for a quantification of the seasonal impact on Q1 compensation expense and its expected trend for the year. He also inquired about competitive pressures on new C&I loan pricing and which credit buckets management is monitoring most closely.

    Answer

    Executive Jamie Britton quantified the seasonal impact on compensation expense at approximately $1.5 million, noting it will trend down through the year while the company continues to invest in growth-oriented hires. CEO Thomas Shafer described C&I loan competition as present but noted that recent fundings were more deal-centric than indicative of a broader pricing trend. He added that while the CRE portfolio is performing well, it is undergoing rigorous stress testing for a higher interest rate environment.

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    Jackson Laurent's questions to HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP /WA/ (HFWA) leadership

    Jackson Laurent's questions to HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP /WA/ (HFWA) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Jackson Laurent of Stephens Inc. asked for the spot cost of total deposits as of March 31, the net interest margin (NIM) for March, and whether any additional expenses related to the new Spokane team were anticipated.

    Answer

    CFO Don Hinson provided the March NIM at 3.45% and the spot rate for interest-bearing deposits at 1.94%. He expects CD costs to decline but sees non-maturity deposit costs as stable until a Fed rate cut. Hinson and President Bryan McDonald confirmed that most costs for the Spokane team were already included in Q1 results, with no significant further increases expected.

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