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Pinnacle and Synovus Complete Merger to Become Regional Bank Growth Champion
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NYSE: PNFP), a Georgia corporation, today announced the completion of the merger of Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc., a Tennessee corporation, and Synovus Financial Corp., a Georgia corporation, with the combined firm now operating as one bank holding company under the name Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. Following the bank holding company merger, Pinnacle Bank became a member bank of the Federal Reserve System and Synovus Bank merged into Pinnacle Bank, with Pinnacle Bank as the surviving bank in the bank merger. The combined Pinnacle Bank will operate under both the Pinnacle and Synovus brands, consolidating under the Pinnacle brand in early 2027.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Area Manager for Business Banking in Orlando
Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Daniel Hearn as area manager for business banking in Orlando. He brings 30 years of banking experience in the Orlando region, most recently serving as a senior commercial relationship manager at United Community Bank. Hearn will help lead the firm’s entry into Central Florida and join forces with the Synovus team in Orlando once its merger with Pinnacle closes in the first quarter.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Announces Dates for Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. today announced that once merged with Synovus in January 2026, the newly combined firm will release fourth quarter 2025 financial results for both Pinnacle Financial Partners (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) and Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, after market close. Leaders will also host a live webcast on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 8:30 a.m. ET to review financial results, business outlook for the newly combined firm and other matters. The fourth quarter 2025 earnings release will be available on the investor relations page of Pinnacle's website at investors.pnfp.com.
Pinnacle Bank and Greystar Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Expansion of Pinnacle’s Bridge Lending Program
Pinnacle Bank (“Pinnacle”), a leading regional financial institution headquartered in Nashville, today announced a strategic partnership with Greystar, a global leader in the investment, development and management of residential real estate.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Names Alisa Huddleston PEER Center Office Leader in Memphis Area
Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Office Leader Alisa Huddleston to its upcoming PEER center office in Raleigh, where she will lead the local client services team and support consumer and small business clients across northeast Shelby County. Huddleston brings more than 25 years of experience in community banking and office leadership in the Memphis area.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Two Financial Services Veterans to Its Louisville Team
Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Rick Tobe and Philip Culver as wealth financial advisors at the firm’s Louisville Lakeview office. Together they bring more than 25 years of combined private banking and wealth management experience and will focus on serving clients across the Louisville area. Tobe and Culver join the firm as Louisville continues on a strong growth path.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Names Shawn Hicks Office Leader
Pinnacle Financial Partners has hired Shawn Hicks as office leader for its planned full-service office in Decatur, which is expected to open in early 2026. Along with area manager Angie Casciano, Hicks will help lead the local team and build out the firm’s presence in Morgan County, focusing on serving families, professionals and business clients across the area.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Anura Gunadasa as Office Leader for New South End Office in Charlotte
Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Anura Gunadasa as office leader for its new South End office in Charlotte scheduled to open in 2026. He is currently based at the firm’s Third Street office. He brings more than 20 years of experience in retail and small business banking, most recently serving as a financial sales manager and vice president at First Citizens Bank.
Pathway Lending Launches Pathway Housing Fund With $30 Million Committed to Preserve Affordable Housing
Pathway Lending, a Community Development Financial Institution headquartered in Nashville, has launched the Pathway Housing Fund with $30 million of committed capital to acquire and preserve Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) properties in communities across Tennessee that are in the pathway of gentrification and at risk of becoming unaffordable.
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