Charles Hopkins, Jr. joins Pinnacle Financial Partners in Tallahassee

Veteran investment professional brings expertise to Pinnacle Asset Management team

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 12, 2026 – Veteran investment professional Charles Hopkins, Jr. joined Pinnacle Financial Partners Nov. 12, bringing nearly 25 years of wealth management experience to the firm’s Pinnacle Asset Management group in Tallahassee.

Pinnacle Asset Management is Pinnacle’s unit for investment management, and Hopkin’s addition gives it a new local presence in Tallahassee. He will work through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., to provide advice and services to individuals, families and businesses as they plan for important financial decisions, manage and preserve wealth, and adjust their strategies as their lives and goals change.

Hopkins joins the firm as a senior vice president with Pinnacle Asset Management. His work includes financial planning, cash-flow forecasting, investment management, risk management solutions, retirement planning, business planning and more. Hopkins offers a strategy-focused approach to wealth management and a commitment to his clients’ best interests.

Hopkins is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and holds multiple series licenses and previously held roles at Truist Investment Service and Truist Advisory Services. A Tallahassee native, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and is past chairman and trustee for the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. He joined Raymond James in 2026.

With deep Tallahassee roots, Hopkins’ community leadership and strategic approach will give his clients an experienced advisor who knows them and understands their goals. As part of Pinnacle Asset Management, Hopkins has access to a full suite of investment products, technology and resources available through Raymond James.

Hopkins will work from the firm’s office at 3471 Thomasville Road in Tallahassee.

About Pinnacle Asset Management
Pinnacle Asset Management is a division of Pinnacle Financial Partners. Its financial associates are affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and provide advice and services to businesses and individuals with significant investment needs. Advisors have access to the full suite of investment products offered by Raymond James and serve clients from offices across Pinnacle’s footprint.

About Pinnacle Financial Partners
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (“Pinnacle”) is a $130.7 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.

Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 12 in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, its 10th consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

*As of June 30, 2026, according to FDIC data.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, and are not insured by bank insurance, the FDIC or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the bank, are not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Investment Advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Pinnacle Financial Partners and Pinnacle Asset Management are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.