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Pinnacle adds 11 financial services professionals in Metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia
Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank, has added 11 experienced financial services professionals across commercial banking, treasury management, wealth management and private banking roles in the Atlanta area and Northeast Georgia.
Pinnacle Financial Partners names David Merzazada office leader for new Leesburg location
Pinnacle Financial Partners has named David Merzazada office leader for its new Leesburg office, further expanding the firm’s presence in Northern Virginia and the National Capital Region.
Russell Henley clinches sixth PGA Tour win, sporting the Pinnacle name
In a dramatic come-from-behind victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Russell Henley claimed his sixth career PGA TOUR win, representing the Pinnacle Financial Partners name in style.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Elswick Smith as Financial Advisor in Greensboro
Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Elswick Smith as a financial advisor at the firm’s Green Valley office in Greensboro. Smith brings 20 years of financial services experience and returns to Pinnacle after retiring from the firm in 2024. He previously joined Pinnacle in 2020 as a mortgage advisor after more than a decade with BB&T.
Veteran Banking Leader Jay Dale Joins Pinnacle's Local Leadership Team
Jay Dale, a 32-year banking veteran, has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners. Dale will be one of Pinnacle’s Area Executives leading a group of bankers in the firm’s Client Advisory Group. He will join one of the most experienced leadership teams in the Chattanooga market including Craig Holley, Kenny Dyer, Ryan Murphy, Mark Feemster, and Michael Mathis.
Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work in the Triad
For the eighth year in a row, Pinnacle Financial Partners has been named the No. 1 Best Place to Work in the Triad region of North Carolina representing Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point. The Triad Business Journal announced the winners at an event at Main Event Greensboro on May 21.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Rob Hallett as Financial Advisor in Huntsville
Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Rob Hallett as a financial advisor based in Huntsville at its Madison Street office. He brings 13 years of experience in financial services and joins the firm from SouthState Bank.
Pinnacle Expands Downtown Columbus Presence with Additional Space at Synovus Place
Pinnacle Financial Partners today announced plans to expand its footprint at Synovus Place in downtown Columbus with the lease of approximately 31,000 square feet of additional space on the building’s first floor. Construction on the new workspace is expected to begin soon with occupancy planned for the first quarter of 2027.
Pinnacle Financial Partners Welcomes Warren Anderson as Financial Advisor in Ponte Vedra
Pinnacle Financial Partners is pleased to welcome Warren Anderson as a financial advisor on its Dealer Finance team. Based in Ponte Vedra, Florida he brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services, with deep expertise in dealer commercial finance, business development and relationship management.
Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced bankers to grow its South Florida team
Pinnacle Financial Partners adds 12 team members to its growing South Florida team as it begins the transition from Synovus to the Pinnacle brand following the company’s merger in January 2026.
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