Provident Financial Services, Inc. - PFS STOCK NEWS

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Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) is the holding company for Provident Bank, an established community-oriented bank that has been serving customers since 1839. With a strong history of service and stability, Provident Bank has grown its capabilities to rival larger regional and national banks while maintaining a commitment to personal service.

Provident Bank offers a wide range of financial products and services tailored to both individual and commercial customers. This includes personal checking and savings accounts, commercial loans, wealth management, and insurance services. Each account comes with the promise of individual attention from a Provident banker.

The company's operations are primarily concentrated in the financial services industry, offering traditional banking services along with wealth management, insurance agency income, and banking service charges. Provident Bank operates more than 80 branches throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and it also provides services in Queens and Nassau Counties in New York. Customers can access services through telephone and online banking systems.

Provident Bank's recent achievements include a merger agreement with Lakeland Bancorp, Inc., which is expected to enhance the bank's scale, growth opportunities, and profitability. The merger has received regulatory approvals from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Upon completion, the combined company will operate under the Provident name. This merger is expected to offer exceptional service to customers by leveraging the complementary strengths of both institutions.

Provident Financial Services reported assets of $14.1 billion as of September 30, 2023, and continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and improving customer service. The company provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through Provident Protection Plus, Inc.

For investors, Provident Financial Services conducts regular conference calls to discuss financial results and strategic developments. The next conference call is scheduled for January 26, 2024, to discuss the fourth quarter and full year financial results of 2023.