Synovus, Pinnacle Financial Partners add experienced banking team in Orlando

Merged firm to build on Central Florida presence as it expands reach across the state

Pinnacle Financial Partners has added a team of experienced financial professionals in Orlando as the firm continues building on Synovus’s longstanding presence in Central Florida and expanding its capabilities in the region. The new team includes Daniel Hearn as area manager; Brad Hidalgo, Justin Saenz and Farhat Ahmed as financial advisors; Bob Quinn as a financial advisor with the equipment finance team; Martha Estrada as financial advisor assistant; and Hetav Dave and Gary Moses as office leaders.

“We’ve got a group of people who’ve spent their careers building relationships and taking care of clients in Central Florida,” said Daniel Hearn, area manager for Pinnacle in Orlando. “A lot of them have deep roots here and long-standing connections in the community, which matters in a relationship business like ours. They know this market, they know the business community, and they care about doing right by the people they serve. That’s the kind of team we want to keep building here as we grow in Orlando.”

“This is an important step in the next chapter of our growth in Florida,” said Scott Keith, Pinnacle’s head of banking for North, Central and West Florida. “Synovus has had a respected presence in Central Florida for many years, and now we have an opportunity to combine that foundation with Pinnacle’s approach to client service, local leadership and recruiting experienced revenue producers. Orlando remains one of the most dynamic markets in the Southeast, and we intend to keep investing in great people who can help clients navigate growth and complexity.”

Daniel Hearn, Area Manager
Hearn brings nearly 30 years of banking experience in Central Florida, including roles with United Community, Truist, RBC Centura and AmSouth. Most recently, he managed a large commercial portfolio while leading business development and relationship management efforts across the Orlando market. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Central Florida.

Brad Hidalgo, Financial Advisor
Hidalgo has more than 25 years of banking experience with expertise in commercial and relationship banking. He previously served with SouthState Bank, Truist and BankUnited, managing commercial relationships and advising business clients across Central Florida. Hidalgo earned a bachelor’s degree in international trade and finance from Louisiana State University and completed Omega Performance commercial credit training.

Justin Saenz, Financial Advisor
Saenz brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, business and commercial banking, most recently serving as a senior healthcare relationship manager with PNC Bank. Earlier in his career, he held commercial banking and leadership roles with Truist and Wells Fargo. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Central Florida and is active in several community and nonprofit organizations across Central Florida.

Farhat Ahmed, Financial Advisor
Ahmed joins Pinnacle with more than 20 years of commercial banking experience serving middle market and privately held companies throughout Orlando. Most recently, she managed a large commercial portfolio at Bank of America specializing in manufacturing, distribution and waste management businesses. Earlier in her career, she held banking roles with Fifth Third, Harbor Community Bank, RBC Bank and Regions Financial.

Bob Quinn, Financial Advisor in Equipment Finance
Quinn brings decades of experience in equipment leasing and commercial finance, most recently serving as a regional manager and sales manager with TD Bank Equipment Finance and Hancock Whitney Bank. He has led financing initiatives across Florida for commercial, municipal, education and nonprofit clients and previously founded and operated his own independent equipment finance company. Quinn has extensive expertise in business equipment financing, portfolio management and specialty lending solutions.

Martha Estrada, Financial Advisor Assistant
Estrada brings more than 20 years of experience in mortgage and retail banking. Most recently with Regions Bank, she served clients in both mortgage lending and relationship banking roles, supporting consumer and business banking needs across Central Florida. Estrada is fluent in Spanish and has extensive experience helping homebuyers navigate the mortgage process.

Hetav Dave, Office Leader
Dave joins Pinnacle with nearly a decade of banking and financial leadership experience with Truist, where he most recently served as assistant vice president and branch leader. He has led high-performing teams in Central Florida with a focus on client service, small business relationships and operational leadership. Dave also has experience in accounting and financial operations.

Gary Moses, Office Leader
Gary brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in retail, commercial and wholesale banking, including roles with First Horizon, IberiaBank, SunTrust, PNC and RBC Bank. Throughout his career, he has led top-performing teams across Florida and the Southeast with a focus on business development, workplace banking and client experience. He earned an MBA from Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business and is active in financial literacy and community engagement efforts.

 

About Pinnacle Financial Partners
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (“Pinnacle”) is a $123 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.