Pinnacle Financial Partners adds three to Winston-Salem team

Pinnacle Financial Partners has added three experienced financial professionals in Winston-Salem. Jimmy Smith joins as a trust and wealth advisor, working with individuals and families on comprehensive wealth strategies. Michael Silva joins as an office leader based at the Peace Haven office, where he will serve personal and small business clients. Anna Benson joins as a financial advisor assistant based at the Century Plaza office, supporting clients and advisors across the market.

Smith brings nearly 20 years of experience in trust and wealth management, most recently serving as a senior trust advisor with Wells Fargo. He has worked closely with high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, fiduciary services and multi-generational wealth strategies. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in trust and wealth management from Campbell University and is active in the Winston-Salem community, including Leadership Winston-Salem and several local nonprofit and civic organizations.

“Jimmy has spent his career helping clients think through complex decisions and plan for what matters most,” said Deanne Ebel, trust and wealth regional manager. “He brings deep experience in trust and estate planning and knows how to bring the right people together to serve clients well.”

Silva brings 15 years of banking experience, most recently serving as a retail area leader and branch leader with Truist. He has led teams focused on personal and small business banking while working across lines of business to meet a full range of client needs. He holds an associate degree from Forsyth Technical Community College and is continuing his studies at Winston-Salem State University. A native Spanish speaker, Silva is equipped to serve a broad range of clients across the community.

“Michael has built his career around leading teams and taking care of clients in a thoughtful way,” said Susan Apple, area manager. “He understands this market and knows how to connect people to the right solutions, which fits how we serve clients at Pinnacle.”

Benson brings 13 years of banking and client service experience, most recently working in treasury and commercial banking support roles at Truist. She has experience onboarding new treasury clients, supporting relationship managers and handling day-to-day client needs across deposit and loan accounts. Benson began her career in retail banking leadership roles in the Winston-Salem area and is known for her responsiveness and attention to detail.

 

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (“Pinnacle”) is a $119.1 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. 9 in FORTUNE magazine’s 2025 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S., its ninth 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, 2025, according to FDIC data.