STAR Financial Bank announced the addition of Travis McEowen as Senior Investment Officer with the STAR Wealth Management team. In his role, McEowen will work closely with clients to design, build, and monitor customized investment portfolios tailored to their individual financial objectives.
“Travis brings an impressive depth of investment management experience and a strong track record of serving clients with excellence,” said Kate Miller, President, Private Advisory, at STAR Financial Bank. “His commitment to fiduciary responsibility and personalized portfolio strategies makes him a perfect fit for STAR’s client-centered approach to wealth management.”
McEowen joins STAR with more than two decades of experience in portfolio management and private wealth advising. His background includes leadership positions at several respected financial institutions, including AVP, Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Private Client Services, VP, Senior Portfolio Manager at iAB Financial Bank, and VP, Portfolio Manager at First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors, all based in Fort Wayne.
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from Olivet Nazarene University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. McEowen also holds the Accredited Fiduciary Investment Manager (AFIM) designation awarded by Cannon Financial Institute and the Center for Fiduciary Studies, and has completed coursework through the Investments & Wealth Institute (formerly IMCA).
Deeply engaged in the Fort Wayne community, McEowen previously served 11 years on the Investment Committee of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and seven years on the Investment Committee of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana. He also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Real Men Read program, reflecting his dedication to education and community development.
“I’m excited to join STAR Financial Bank and contribute to a team that values long-term relationships, thoughtful planning, and disciplined investment strategies,” McEowen said. “Helping clients achieve their financial goals through tailored portfolio management is both my profession and my passion.”
