Banking & Finance
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Mid Penn Bank Supports Next Generation of Entrepreneurs as Title Sponsor of Junior Achievement Event
High school entrepreneurs recently took center stage at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, where bold ideas, polished pitches, and real-world business savvy were on full display during Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Future Bound Ignite. Powered by title sponsor Mid Penn Bank, the event brought together high school students participating in the Junior Achievement…
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West Chester’s QVC Group to File for Bankruptcy, Plans 90-Day Restructuring
Amid ongoing efforts to manage $6.6 billion in debt, West Chester-based QVC Group has announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company disclosed in a 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it intends to file for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern…
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Guidemark: Paving Success, Together
Guidemark, a Souderton-based pavement contractor, plays a vital role in keeping Eastern Pennsylvania moving by ensuring all roadways have the proper traffic markings. With more than 80 employees and a footprint that stretches across the region, the company is built on precision, reliability, and trust — qualities it also looks for in a financial partner.…
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Mid Penn Bank Hires Daniel Devine as Senior Cash Management Operations and Product Manager
Mid Penn Bank has hired Daniel Devine as Senior Vice President and Senior Cash Management Operations and Product Manager. Based in Harrisburg at the bank’s administrative office, Devine will lead operations for the bank’s cash management team and support product initiatives. He will report directly to Chief Operating Officer Dana Stewart. “We are pleased to…
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UBS Taps New Regional Leader, Prepares to Leave Conshohocken Office
A major wealth management firm with a presence in Montgomery County is entering a new chapter, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. UBS recently named Patricia Cashin as senior market director for the Greater Philadelphia region. Cashin will oversee five local offices, including one in Conshohocken, and help manage more than $50 billion…
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Vanguard Launches ‘Expert Insights,’ Equipping Advisors with AI-Powered Portfolio Analysis Expertise
Vanguard launched Expert Insights, an AI-enabled portfolio analysis tool designed to help financial advisors deliver clear, confident investment guidance at scale. Expert Insights empowers advisors with instant, intuitive, deeply personalized portfolio insights, transforming complex data into actionable, client-ready guidance aligned with Vanguard’s trusted methodology. Vanguard’s annual portfolio analysis engagements with advisors have approximately quadrupled over…
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Mid Penn Bank Hires Michael Fox as Commercial Loan Officer
Michael Fox has joined Mid Penn Bank as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Based in the bank’s Blue Bell office, Fox will support commercial clients throughout the Greater Philadelphia market with their financing needs and will report to Jared Utz, First Senior Vice President and Regional President. Fox brings more than 40 years of…
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Citadel Wealth Management’s Impact, Vision Honored by Bank Insurance & Securities Association
Citadel Wealth Management has received the 2026 BISA Impact & Vision Innovator Award from the Bank Insurance & Securities Association, which recognizes organizations that advance financial services through innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking solutions. The national honor highlights Citadel Wealth Management’s continued momentum as a client-focused, growth-oriented wealth management business. The recognition follows the team’s ongoing…
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Montgomery County Bank Officially Acquired by Quakertown’s QNB Bank
Quakertown-based QNB Bank has officially completed its acquisition of Montgomery County’s Victory Bank, writes Amy Unger for WFMZ 69 News. The all-stock deal was first announced last September for $40.97 million. Victory Bank will now serve as a division of QNB Bank until Victory’s systems are converted to QNB in mid-June. Victory Bank offices and branches will then reopen…
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Ambler’s New Ridge Hall Was Built on Vision — and C&N’s Willingness to Bet on the Unconventional
A once-aging industrial warehouse in Ambler with decades of wear and an uncertain future was recently reimagined as a community gathering place in the likeness of Philadelphia’s famed Reading Terminal Market. A 12,500-square-foot property that houses multiple food and drink vendors and a second-floor event venue, Ridge Hall is now a year-round destination that’s bringing…
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Mid Penn Bank Hires Andrew McGinnis as Commercial Loan Officer
Andrew McGinnis has joined Mid Penn Bank as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Based in the bank’s Newtown office, McGinnis will focus on building and managing commercial lending relationships across the Greater Philadelphia market and will report to Kevin Petzold, First Vice President and Commercial Loan Manager. McGinnis brings extensive experience in commercial lending…
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Firstrust Bank, Eagles Award Next Generation of High School Entrepreneurs in Pitch Competition
Five teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia region recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by the Science of Sport, a digital learning platform used by more than 40 teachers in…
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Visualizing Retirement: A New Way to Plan for Life After Work
Retirement planning has long been framed around numbers. Savings targets, withdrawal rates, and portfolio allocations tend to dominate the conversation. While essential, these elements leave out something equally important: how people understand and connect with their plan. That gap inspired Your Retirement Sketchbook: 125 Retirement Planning Lessons from Financial Experts, a new book that takes…
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What Is a Portfolio, Anyway?
When you hear the word “portfolio,” you may picture complicated charts, confusing terms, and lots of numbers. You’re not alone. Investing terms can sound complex, but the basics are often simpler than they seem. At C&N, we believe that understanding investing basics shouldn’t require a finance degree. Let’s break down the key concepts of an…
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Penn Community Bank Expands Leadership Role for Charles Field to Drive Strategic Growth
Penn Community Bank recently shared an evolution in its executive leadership structure designed to strengthen alignment between strategy, operations, and financial performance as the organization continues to grow. Effective Mar. 27, Charles Field will serve as the bank’s President and Chief Financial Officer. In this expanded role, Field will continue to serve as Chief Financial…
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How a Healthcare Entrepreneur in Bucks County Built Her Business with Financial Support from C&N
When Dr. Leah Garlan launched her career as a chiropractor at just 23 years old, her ambitions were grounded in something simple: start small, build steadily, and stay focused on patient care. She began in a modest home office, treating patients while quietly laying the foundation for what would become a multi-location healthcare operation spanning…
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Bucks County Leadership: Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer, C&N | Banking, Lending, Wealth Management
Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer at C&N, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about his globe-hopping childhood as the son of an economist and an electrical engineer from what was then Soviet Ukraine. Balagour immigrated to the U.S. with his parents when he was 16 and spent his youth exploring the offerings of his local…
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Firstrust Bank, Eagles Celebrate the Power of Local Businesses at Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight Event
More than 100 businesses were recently celebrated by Firstrust Bank, the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Eagles through the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on supporting and promoting businesses across the Greater Philadelphia area. The celebration took place at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Eagles Stadium, bringing together local…
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