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Mar 2022
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EP218: The Most Decorated War Dog of WWI...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jeremy Swick of the College Football Hall of Fame recounts the remarkable story of the street dog, Sgt. Stubby, turned soldier turned mascot. Kyle McDonald, founder and CEO of Argent Financial Group, shares how he founded this wealth management company, how it has grown, and why gaining and keeping clients’ trust is important to him.

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00:00 - The Most Decorated War Dog of WWI 

10:00 - Building Financial Legacies

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