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SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) has announced significant expansions across its Private Wealth, Small Business, and Commercial Banking divisions through new hires and promotions. Joseph Brice and Rob Pregnolato have been promoted to Small Business Banking Group Leaders for the Northern and Southern Groups respectively.

The expansion includes four new Small Business bankers across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, four new Private Wealth advisors serving major markets including Atlanta and Charleston, and three new Commercial Banking team members bringing expertise in commercial real estate, renewable energy, and small business lending.

The new team members bring substantial experience from institutions like Wells Fargo, PNC, and Bancorp, with many holding advanced certifications including CFA, CFP, and CTFA designations. This strategic expansion aims to enhance SouthState's relationship banking services across its operational footprint spanning Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, and Virginia.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) ha annunciato significative espansioni nelle sue divisioni Private Wealth, Small Business e Commercial Banking attraverso nuove assunzioni e promozioni. Joseph Brice e Rob Pregnolato sono stati promossi a Leader del Gruppo Small Business Banking per i Gruppi Settentrionale e Meridionale, rispettivamente.

L'espansione include quattro nuovi banchieri per piccole imprese in Alabama, Florida e Georgia, quattro nuovi consulenti per la Private Wealth che servono mercati importanti tra cui Atlanta e Charleston, e tre nuovi membri del team Commercial Banking che portano competenze nel settore immobiliare commerciale, energie rinnovabili e prestiti per piccole imprese.

I nuovi membri del team portano una notevole esperienza da istituzioni come Wells Fargo, PNC e Bancorp, con molti di loro in possesso di certificazioni avanzate tra cui CFA, CFP e CTFA. Questa espansione strategica mira a migliorare i servizi bancari relazionali di SouthState lungo il suo raggio operativo che si estende in Florida, Texas, Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama e Virginia.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) ha anunciado expansiones significativas en sus divisiones de Private Wealth, Small Business y Commercial Banking a través de nuevas contrataciones y promociones. Joseph Brice y Rob Pregnolato han sido promovidos a Líderes del Grupo de Banca para Pequeñas Empresas para los Grupos del Norte y del Sur, respectivamente.

La expansión incluye cuatro nuevos banqueros para pequeñas empresas en Alabama, Florida y Georgia, cuatro nuevos asesores de Private Wealth que atienden mercados importantes, incluyendo Atlanta y Charleston, y tres nuevos miembros del equipo de Commercial Banking que aportan experiencia en bienes raíces comerciales, energía renovable y préstamos para pequeñas empresas.

Los nuevos miembros del equipo traen una experiencia sustancial de instituciones como Wells Fargo, PNC y Bancorp, muchos de ellos con certificaciones avanzadas que incluyen CFA, CFP y CTFA. Esta expansión estratégica tiene como objetivo mejorar los servicios de banca relacional de SouthState en su área de operación que abarca Florida, Texas, Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama y Virginia.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB)는 새로운 채용과 승진을 통해 Private Wealth, Small Business 및 Commercial Banking 부문에서 중요한 확장을 발표했습니다. Joseph BriceRob Pregnolato는 각각 북부 및 남부 그룹의 Small Business Banking Group 리더로 승진했습니다.

이번 확장에는 알라바마, 플로리다 및 조지아에 걸쳐 4명의 새로운 소기업 은행가가 포함되며, 애틀랜타와 찰스턴을 포함한 주요 시장을 위한 4명의 새로운 Private Wealth 상담사 및 상업용 부동산, 재생 에너지 및 소기업 대출에 대한 전문 지식을 갖춘 3명의 새로운 Commercial Banking 팀원이 포함됩니다.

새로운 팀원들은 Wells Fargo, PNC 및 Bancorp와 같은 기관에서 상당한 경험을 쌓았으며, 많은 이들이 CFA, CFP 및 CTFA 자격증을 보유하고 있습니다. 이번 전략적 확장의 목표는 플로리다, 텍사스, 캐롤라이나, 조지아, 콜로라도, 알라바마 및 버지니아에 걸친 SouthState의 관계 은행 서비스 향상입니다.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) a annoncé d'importantes expansions dans ses divisions Private Wealth, Small Business et Commercial Banking grâce à de nouvelles recrues et promotions. Joseph Brice et Rob Pregnolato ont été promus Leaders de groupe pour la Small Business Banking respectivement pour les groupes nord et sud.

L'expansion comprend quatre nouveaux banquiers pour petites entreprises en Alabama, en Floride et en Géorgie, quatre nouveaux conseillers en Private Wealth desservant des marchés majeurs, y compris Atlanta et Charleston, et trois nouveaux membres de l'équipe Commercial Banking apportant leur expertise en immobilier commercial, en énergies renouvelables et en prêts pour petites entreprises.

Les nouveaux membres de l'équipe apportent une expérience substantielle d'institutions telles que Wells Fargo, PNC et Bancorp, beaucoup d'entre eux détenant des certifications avancées telles que CFA, CFP et CTFA. Cette expansion stratégique vise à améliorer les services bancaires relationnels de SouthState sur son territoire opérationnel qui s'étend en Floride, au Texas, dans les Carolines, en Géorgie, au Colorado, en Alabama et en Virginie.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) hat bedeutende Erweiterungen in seinen Bereichen Private Wealth, Small Business und Commercial Banking durch neue Einstellungen und Beförderungen angekündigt. Joseph Brice und Rob Pregnolato wurden jeweils zu Gruppenleitern der Small Business Banking für die Nord- und Südstaaten befördert.

Die Erweiterung umfasst vier neue Bankmitarbeiter für kleine Unternehmen in Alabama, Florida und Georgia, vier neue Private Wealth Berater, die wichtige Märkte wie Atlanta und Charleston bedienen, sowie drei neue Mitglieder des Commercial Banking-Teams, die Fachwissen in den Bereichen Gewerbeimmobilien, erneuerbare Energien und Kredite für kleine Unternehmen mitbringen.

Die neuen Teammitglieder bringen umfangreiche Erfahrungen von Institutionen wie Wells Fargo, PNC und Bancorp mit, wobei viele von ihnen über fortgeschrittene Zertifizierungen wie CFA, CFP und CTFA verfügen. Diese strategische Expansion zielt darauf ab, die Beziehungsbanking-Dienste von SouthState in ihrem Betriebsgebiet, das Florida, Texas, die Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama und Virginia umfasst, zu verbessern.

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  • Strategic expansion of three key revenue-generating divisions: Private Wealth, Small Business, and Commercial Banking
  • Recruitment of experienced professionals from major financial institutions
  • Geographic market expansion across multiple states
  • Addition of highly certified professionals with advanced designations (CFA, CFP, CTFA)
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthState announces a group of new hires and promotions in the Private Wealth, Small Business and Commercial Banking divisions. The bankers represent talent developed and promoted from within, veteran bankers given new roles and new team members joining SouthState from other financial institutions.

"SouthState is committed to providing our small business clients with what they need to succeed long term and our wealth clients with tools and expertise to plan for a secure future. We confidently expect these bankers to enhance our existing services and uphold the level of relationship banking we strive to maintain," said Richard Murray, SouthState president.

SouthState also announces the promotion of Joseph Brice and Rob Pregnolato. Brice, a member of SouthState since 2013 serving as regional area manager in the Foothills region and North Georgia, will serve as Small Business Banking Group Leader for the Northern Group. Pregnolato, also promoted from regional area manager, will continue serving the Treasure Coast region as Small Business Banking Group Leader for the Southern Group.

Working under Brice and Pregnolato are four new Small Business bankers, including:

Peter Bevel – small business banker, Birmingham, Alabama – most recently worked as a SouthState branch manager with previous experience in retail banking at PNC and Wells Fargo. He holds a bachelor's degree from Carson-Newman University and has extensive experience in credit analysis and underwriting standards. A banker since 2010, his strategic approach helps businesses and individuals achieve their financial goals while fostering growth and success.

Andrew Leech – small business banker, Daytona, Florida –spent 29 years serving clients in a variety of banking roles including financial sales representative, branch manager, senior market manager and retail banking administrator. He specializes in providing an excellent client experience and being a local leader with focus on growing relationships with businesses and customers in his community. He is actively involved in the community through several non-profit organizations, his church and numerous charities.

Tanesha Thrash – small business banker, LaGrange, Georgia – joined SouthState in 2016 as a branch manager where she developed relationships with individual and business clients. Previous roles include customer service representatives and teller at Community Bank and Trust. Thrash earned an associate degree from West Georgia Technical College.

Christy Truitt – small business banker, Auburn, Alabama – has worked in banking for 25 years in various roles including branch manager, loan originator and relationship manager. She joined SouthState in 2023 as a branch manager. Truitt received her bachelor's degree from Auburn University and holds ABA certification in small business banking and branch manager.

New Private Wealth advisors include:

Will Barlow – portfolio manager, Atlanta, Georgia – joins SouthState from Wells Fargo where he spent 16 years working with high-net-worth clients. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

April Croasmun – wealth and fiduciary advisor, Jacksonville, Florida – has 20 years' experience managing trusts and developing estate plans. A trust professional since 1998, she worked for a philanthropic organization before moving to a large financial institution. She obtained her bachelor's degree in business administration from Florida State College at Jacksonville and her Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor® designation from the American Bankers Association.

Jennifer Thompson – wealth and fiduciary advisor, Hilton Head, South Carolina – serves the Savannah, Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort markets. A wealth management professional since 1997, Thompson has deep expertise managing client relationships and delivering comprehensive wealth management solutions. She earned an MBA from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia and Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from Duke University. Her certifications include Certified Financial Planner™ professional, Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor®, Chartered Financial Consultant®, and Chartered Life Underwriter®. She has been a member of the Hilton Head Area Council of Estate and Financial Advisors since 1999 where she served in several roles including president. She is also a board member of the Saint Luke's Foundation and the Esther Project.

Steven Wickline – senior portfolio manager, Charleston, South Carolina – focuses on developing investment strategy and investment portfolios for his clients. Prior to joining SouthState in 2024, he spent 18 years in various investment-related roles including portfolio management and alternative investments. He received a bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of Lynchburg and is a Chartered Financial Analyst®. He is also board member for the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of South Carolina and The Formation Project.

SouthState also welcomes three new members of the Commercial Banking team:

Lauren Ervin – commercial relationship manager, Jacksonville, Florida – brings over 20 years of financial services experience and a wealth of commercial banking and real estate knowledge to her new role.  She was most recently with The Claxton Bank as a commercial real estate account executive and previously at Everbank where she helped drive over $1B in transactions over her career. Dedicated to the Jacksonville community, Ervin actively volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, HerSong, a Tim Tebow Foundation, and Ronald McDonald House at Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Matt Mehr – private capital solutions relationship manager, Raleigh, North Carolina – joins SouthState from Leyline Renewable Capital where he served in a portfolio management role overseeing 15 renewable energy projects across North America. Additional career experience includes two years as senior portfolio analyst at Banc of California, where he provided capital call lines of credit to venture capital and private equity firms. Mehr received his bachelor's degree in business administration from North Carolina State University.

Douglas Tuttle – commercial relationship manager, Athens, Georgia – is a veteran banker with experience in roles including business development officer, regional director for the East coast and relationship manager. He joins SouthState from Bancorp where he worked in small business lending. Tuttle received his MBA from the University of Georgia.

SouthState Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., the company's nationally chartered bank subsidiary, provides consumer, commercial, mortgage and wealth management solutions to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, and Virginia. The bank also serves clients nationwide through its correspondent banking division. Additional information is available at SouthStateBank.com.

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FAQ

How many new bankers has SouthState (SSB) added to its team in April 2025?

SouthState added 11 new bankers across three divisions: 4 Small Business bankers, 4 Private Wealth advisors, and 3 Commercial Banking team members.

What markets will SouthState's (SSB) new Private Wealth team serve?

The new Private Wealth team will serve Atlanta, Jacksonville, Hilton Head (including Savannah, Bluffton, and Beaufort markets), and Charleston.

Who are the new Small Business Banking Group Leaders at SouthState (SSB)?

Joseph Brice was promoted to lead the Northern Group, and Rob Pregnolato was promoted to lead the Southern Group.

What experience do SouthState's (SSB) new Private Wealth advisors bring?

The new advisors bring 15-25 years of experience, with backgrounds from major institutions and certifications including CFA, CFP, CTFA, ChFC, and CLU.
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