Pinnacle Financial Partners is a Top 3 Best Place to Work in Jacksonville

Firm moves up to large company category, lands at No. 2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 6, 2026 – Pinnacle Financial Partners remains a top 3 Best Place to Work in Jacksonville, ranking No. 2 on the list the Jacksonville Business Journal announced today. Evaluated by Best Places to Work^®, the firm moved up to the large-sized company category (100-249 team members) after its First Coast team doubled since last year’s ranking.

“It's so gratifying to see the rewards when our team members lean into personal connection,” said Regional President Bryan Taylor. “We've experienced tremendous growth this year, and instead of spreading farther outward, we've been intentional about bringing people together. It doesn’t take long for team members to see the positive effects of this culture where everyone is treated as a full member and valued for their experience.”

Pinnacle team members in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach gave the workplace culture high marks on the anonymous Best Places to Work survey. Their written comments echo Taylor’s point about being valued and respected:

I have worked for many companies, and Pinnacle is a standout in a category of one. The business model is built on making team member engagement the #1 top priority above everything else because we understand that if all employees are happy and productive and goals are clear and attainable then top-tier financial performance will naturally follow. It has been true since our founding and is still true today. Yes, we work hard. But we also play hard and celebrate the journey. My favorite is our tradition of Laugh Out Loud days.

I have worked for many organizations that say they value employees and then complain about the cost of payroll. When things get tough, the organizations downsize. Pinnacle is the opposite. The results speak for themselves. I know I am valued and respected at Pinnacle. I also know my input is valued as well at Pinnacle. I wish I had found Pinnacle 25 years ago.

I believe that the merger of Synovus and Pinnacle values will continue to grow and improve on two already great companies that are now ONE! My leader has been upfront about all changes. She treats us with respect and kindness. Our director is extremely knowledgeable and truly cares for all team members from both legacy firms.

Our company has a positive and supportive culture where team members feel respected and valued. Leadership is approachable and transparent, and there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. We are trusted to do our jobs, which helps support work/life balance. We get recognized for hard work and achievements. The work I do is meaningful. I’m proud to tell people where I work and excited to come to work.

The Best Places to Work winners are determined exclusively on the basis of employees' responses to standard scaled survey questions on the Best Places to Work Survey, administered and calculated by third-party employee engagement firm Quantum Workplace. The survey consists of closed and open-ended questions on culture, camaraderie, leadership transparency and other criteria.

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 entered North Florida in late 2023 by recruiting local financial services leaders to build a team and open an office in Jacksonville. Last year, the firm expanded its Ponte Vedra location into a full-service retail office. Synovus also has offices in Jacksonville, which will convert to Pinnacle Financial Partners offices in March 2027.

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.

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