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Pinnacle Financial Partners Welcomes Veteran Financial Advisor to North Alabama Office
Pinnacle Financial Partners, a bank based in Nashville, TN, has expanded its Huntsville team with the addition of Domenique Shackelford, a veteran financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. Shackelford serves clients from the firm’s downtown Madison Street office.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Veteran Financial Services Professional to Raleigh Office
Veteran financial services professional Sekhar Pinapaka, has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as a financial advisor at the firm’s Raleigh Village District office on Oberlin Road. Pinapaka brings 32 years of experience to the firm.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Named Best Workplace in Charlotte for Fourth Year in a Row
Pinnacle Financial Partners is once again the No. 1 best place to work in Charlotte. The firm landed at No.1 on the list of Top Workplaces from The Charlotte Observer and Energage in the midsize companies category, which includes businesses with 150 to 499 employees. This is Pinnacle’s fourth time in a row in the top spot and the sixth appearance overall on the list. This year, the firm was also recognized with the Clued in Senior Management award. This award acknowledges that Pinnacle managers possess a deep comprehensive understanding of internal operations and associate experiences, ensuring they are attuned to the organizations’ day-to-day realities.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Expands Health and Benefits Team with Three Industry Experts
Pinnacle Financial Partners is pleased to announce the addition of Kirk McMillan, Jamie Rorrer and John Uttech to its growing health and benefits team. All three associates bring extensive experience in employee benefits, expanding Pinnacle’s employer and broker partnerships and helping more people reduce taxable income and save for eligible health care expenses through health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and related services.
Pinnacle's Jeanne Keller Honored by American Bankers Association with Emerging Leader Award
Jeanne Keller, financial advisor for Pinnacle in Columbia, MD, was honored by the American Bankers Association as a recipient of its ABA Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and local communities. Pinnacle’s Billie Jo Parker was a recipient of the ABA’s inaugural awards in 2022.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Legal Banking Specialty to Expand Services for Law Firms and Attorneys
Four financial services veterans have joined Pinnacle Financial Partners, bringing specialized expertise to serve large corporate law firms, personal injury firms and legal-adjacent companies across the Southeast and major U.S. markets.
Pinnacle Invests $1.5 Million into Carolina Small Business Development Fund
Pinnacle Financial Partners has announced a $1.5 million investment in the Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF) to support economic development in underserved communities by providing capital, technical assistance and policy research for small businesses throughout the state.
Pinnacle Financial Partners is a Top 10 Best Workplace for Women
Pinnacle Financial Partners has once again been selected as one of the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women. This is the firm’s seventh time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at No.8. Pinnacle previously earned this distinction in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018 and 2017.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Named Bank of the Year by Captive International
Pinnacle Financial Partners and captive insurance advisor Michael Corbett are both winners in the 2024 Captive International U.S. Awards. The firm was named Bank of the Year and Corbett was named Banker of the Year respectively. This is the first appearance for the firm and the second time Corbett received this recognition, first earning the accolade in 2022.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Named No. 1 SBA Lender in Tennessee
Pinnacle Financial Partners has been recognized as the No. 1 Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in Tennessee, demonstrating its continued commitment to small businesses throughout the state. Additionally, Pinnacle ranks No. 4 in SBA lending in North Carolina, No. 7 in South Carolina and No. 43 across the country. This achievement highlights Pinnacle’s deep roots as a small business bank and its ongoing dedication to supporting entrepreneurs and business owners.
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