Pinnacle Financial Partners is a Best Bank to Work For

Pinnacle Financial Partners is a Best Bank to Work For

November 10, 2026

NASHVILLE, TN, Nov. 10, 2026 – For the 14th consecutive year, Pinnacle Financial Partners (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) has earned a spot on American Banker’s list of the nation’s Best Banks to Work For in 2026, landing at No. 32 overall, by wide margin the biggest bank on the list. Pinnacle has consistently ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in its asset size every year since the publication began annual recognition of 100 banks across the country that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for team members.

“At Pinnacle the team member experience is at the foundation of our business model for a reason,” said Kevin Blair, Pinnacle’s president and CEO. “When people love coming to work, they pass that joy along to their clients, which leads to better results for everyone. Protecting that has been a high priority during our integration, and this recognition shows that our team members believe we’ve been successful.”

The annual list is compiled by American Banker and Best Companies Group, based on an anonymous team member survey and a thorough review of the benefits and perks offered to them.

“The banks recognized as Best Banks to Work For are institutions employees want to join and stay,” said Chana Schoenberger, editor-in-chief of American Banker. “They understand how to give workers reasons to find purpose in their jobs.”

This is the latest in a string of national and regional workplace awards Pinnacle has earned in 2026, including:

To be eligible for the Best Banks to Work For list, firms must have at least 50 employees working in the United States and be commercial or retail banks, or the commercial or retail banking units of diversified financial services companies. Selection is a two-step process. First, participating banks are evaluated on their workplace practices and policies. Second, employees are surveyed to assess their experiences and attitudes about the workplace. Combined scores determine the final ranking.

Best Companies Group manages the overall registration and survey process, as well as analyzing the data and determining final ranking. To learn more about the process and Best Banks to Work For program, visit www.BestBankstoWorkFor.com.

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 as a No. 3 Best Workplace in Financial Services and Insurance in 2026, its 10th consecutive year in the top 10 on the list. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

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

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