Five Star Bancorp opens San Francisco office, bringing personalized, concierge banking services to the San Francisco Bay Area

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Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) has opened its first full-service office in San Francisco, expanding its presence in the Bay Area. The 4,000-square-foot office, located at 345 California Street, Suite 2875, will offer personalized, concierge banking services to meet client needs and protect against fraud. This move follows the hiring of 22 Bay Area banking professionals since 2023.

Five Star Bank's President and CEO, James Beckwith, emphasized the company's commitment to bringing client-focused services to the area. The new office features an open floor plan with views of San Francisco and the Bay. Five Star Bank has received numerous awards, including the 2024 Greater Sacramento Economic Council's Sustainability Award and rankings in various industry lists for performance and service.

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• Expansion into San Francisco market with new full-service office
• Hired 22 Bay Area banking professionals since 2023
• Offering personalized, concierge banking services typically available only through large national banks
• Received multiple industry awards and recognitions for performance and service

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Insights

Financial Analyst

The opening of Five Star Bancorp's first full-service office in San Francisco's Financial District marks a strategic expansion into a key market. This move demonstrates the bank's commitment to growth and could potentially increase its market share in the competitive Bay Area banking sector. The hiring of 22 Bay Area banking professionals since 2023 indicates a significant investment in human capital, which could drive future revenue growth. However, the impact on the company's financials remains to be seen, as expansion costs may initially offset potential gains. Investors should monitor future earnings reports to assess the success of this expansion strategy and its effect on the bank's bottom line.

Market Research Analyst

Five Star Bancorp's entry into the San Francisco market with a focus on personalized, concierge banking services targets a niche segment in a highly competitive market. This differentiation strategy, emphasizing high-touch services and direct access to banking experts, could appeal to high-net-worth individuals and businesses seeking more personalized attention. The bank's recent accolades, including rankings in top performance lists, may help establish credibility in this new market. However, the success of this strategy will depend on the bank's ability to effectively market its services and capture market share from established players. Investors should watch for indicators of client acquisition and retention rates in future reports to gauge the effectiveness of this expansion.

Five Star Bank is committed to restoring high-tech, high-touch banking in the San Francisco Bay Area

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (“Five Star” or the “Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank, today opened its first full-service office in San Francisco, further demonstrating its commitment to bringing personalized, concierge banking services to the San Francisco Bay Area.

The approximately 4,000-square-foot, full-service office is located at 345 California Street, Suite 2875 in San Francisco’s Financial District and will accommodate a seasoned team of banking professionals who provide a full suite of treasury products and services, usually available only through large national and global banks, to meet client banking needs and help protect them from fraud. On September 25, Five Star Bank will host an invitation-only grand-opening reception to celebrate its new office with clients, city officials, business and community leaders and media.

“This office opening is the capstone of a series of initiatives including hiring 22 Bay Area banking professionals since 2023. We are very pleased to bring our client-focused, concierge banking services to the San Francisco Bay Area. Our full-service office is open for business and we look forward to welcoming clients for in-person discussions to help them achieve their business goals,” said Five Star Bank President and Chief Executive Officer James Beckwith.

“Five Star Bank provides direct access to banking experts in the commercial, nonprofit and venture banking industries, and beyond. There is no substitute for in-person conversations and connectivity, the hallmarks of doing business with Five Star. Five Star’s commitment to the San Francisco Bay Area marks the return of high-tech, high-touch concierge banking and our new San Francisco office serves as a bridge to advancing existing client relationships and developing new relationships as we continue to build our presence and our business in the Bay Area,” said Five Star Bank’s San Francisco Bay Area President DJ Kurtze.

Five Star Bank’s 28^th floor San Francisco office features a spacious, open floor plan with abundant natural light and beautiful views of San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay in all directions. IN:SITE Design Build Associates, Inc., provided the office design and renderings, with general contracting services by GCI Contractors and office furniture from CRI, San Francisco.

Five Star Bank is a highly respected and trusted banking partner that has earned numerous awards and recognition:

• The 2024 Greater Sacramento Economic Council’s Sustainability Award recognizing Five Star Bank’s support of industry growth in the Greater Sacramento region
• 2023 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup
• 2023 Piper Sandler’s Sm-All Stars
• 2023 Independent Banker Top Commercial Banks with More than $1 billion in assets (ranking number 6 in the nation)
• The S&P Global Market Intelligence 2023 Top 50 Best-Performing Community Banks in the nation, ranking number 20 (banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion)
• 2024 Bank Director Magazine (RankingBanking), The Best U.S. Banks with assets less than $5 billion, ranking number 5

About Five Star Bancorp
Five Star Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California. Five Star operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank. The bank has eight branches in Northern California. For more information visit https://www.fivestarbank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections, and statements of the Company’s beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based. Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “would”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “aim”, “intend”, “plan” or words or phases of similar meaning. The Company cautions that the forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company’s expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond the Company’s control. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions (some of which may be beyond the Company’s control) and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which change over time, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict their occurrence or how they will affect the Company. If one or more of the factors affecting the Company’s forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release. Therefore, the Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking information and statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, in each case under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

The Company disclaims any duty to revise or update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements, except as specifically required by law.

Investor Contact:
Heather C. Luck, Chief Financial Officer
Five Star Bancorp
(916) 626-5008
hluck@fivestarbank.com

Media Contact:
Shelley R. Wetton, Chief Marketing Officer
Five Star Bancorp
(916) 284-7827
swetton@fivestarbank.com   

FAQ

Where is Five Star Bancorp's new San Francisco office located?

Five Star Bancorp's new San Francisco office is located at 345 California Street, Suite 2875 in San Francisco's Financial District.

How many Bay Area banking professionals has Five Star Bancorp (FSBC) hired since 2023?

Five Star Bancorp (FSBC) has hired 22 Bay Area banking professionals since 2023.

What type of banking services does Five Star Bank offer in its new San Francisco office?

Five Star Bank offers personalized, concierge banking services, including a full suite of treasury products and services typically available only through large national and global banks.

When is Five Star Bank hosting a grand-opening reception for its new San Francisco office?

Five Star Bank is hosting an invitation-only grand-opening reception on September 25 to celebrate its new San Francisco office.