Business
-
Meridian Bank Launches First TV Campaign Featuring Eagles Legend Brent Celek and Local Business Leaders
Malvern-based Meridian Bank has launched a suite of new branding commercials focused on promoting its business banking services throughout the Delaware Valley. The commercials, which feature testimonials from three notable Philadelphia-area customers (Brent Celek, Mo Rushdy, and Roland Kassis), began running on Mar. 3 and will span until May 25 on CNBC, CNN, FOX, and…
-
Understanding Interest Rates in the U.S. and How They Affect Deposits, Lending, and Mortgages
Interest rates play a pivotal role in the U.S. economy, influencing everything from consumer spending to business investments. These rates determined mainly by the Federal Reserve directly affect the cost of borrowing and the returns on savings. For individuals and businesses, understanding how interest rates rise and fall — and the ripple effects these changes…
-
Penn Community Bank and Foundation Invest $200,000 in Local Communities in Q1
Penn Community Bank continues its long-standing commitment to community investment. From January to March 2025, the bank and its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank Foundation, have invested nearly $200,000 in grants to 32 nonprofit and community organizations. These funds, coupled with nearly 500 hours of team member volunteerism, are expected to impact tens of thousands of residents…
-
Citadel Credit Union Introduces Breakthrough in Member-Centric Banking: Ultimate Growth Checking
Citadel Credit Union has launched Ultimate Growth Checking, a revolutionary checking account with no monthly service fee, designed to evolve with members by offering value at every stage of their financial journey. As a not-for-profit credit union, Citadel is committed to reinvesting earnings back to its members through better rates, lower fees, and intuitive financial solutions. By…
-
‘We’re Not Just Numbers Here’: Patti McComsey Celebrates 45 Years Working at Citadel Credit Union
What started as a high school co-op position turned into a lifelong career—one marked by leadership, adaptability, and a deep connection to the members she serves. For 45 years, Patti McComsey has worked at Citadel Credit Union. McComsey began her journey at Citadel as a Coatesville High School student working in the afternoons while attending…
-
When to Start Teaching Kids About Money & Wealth Management: Insights from Two Haverford Trust Experts
Financial literacy isn’t something kids pick up overnight. It’s built through experience, conversations, and smart guidance—ideally starting young. In a recent episode of Speaking of Quality: Wealth Management Insights, Bryan Tracy, Vice President and Director of Wealth Planning, and Gina Parissi, Senior Wealth Planner, both of Radnor-based Haverford Trust, shared their insights on when and…
-
Firstrust Bank Doubles Down on Relationship Banking, Promotes John McBride and Beth Packel
In an attempt to centralize services, lean into technological advancements, and ultimately reduce overhead, big banks have largely abandoned traditional relationship managers. It’s a strategy that’s left them extremely vulnerable to customer flight. Meanwhile, banks that double down on relationship banking as a competitive advantage — like Firstrust Bank — are reaping the benefits. Firstrust…
-
Tax Season Safety: How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure
Tax season is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to steal your information and money. From phishing emails to fraudulent tax preparers, the threats are numerous. Here are seven proactive steps to help you protect your finances: 1. Verify Communications The IRS never initiates contact via email, text, or social media. Contact is only made via…
-
Meridian Welcomes Former CIA Chief Jim Olson to Its CEO Series
Meridian Bank continued a tradition of offering thought-provoking speakers for its CEO Series when it invited former CIA Chief of Counterintelligence Jim Olson to talk with Meridian’s business customers Feb. 27. Olson shared his more than 30 years of experience working undercover, speaking to 150 of Meridian’s best customers during the elegant affair at the…
-
Penn Community Bank Stands with United Way of Bucks County to Support ALICE Families
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined the United Way of Bucks County and fellow community banks as the Bucks County Commissioners officially proclaimed March 2025 as ALICE Awareness Month. This recognition highlights the challenges faced by hardworking yet financially constrained households across the county. According to the United Way,…
-
Three New Chase Bank Branches Coming to Bucks County
Chase Bank is planning to add 15 branches in the Philadelphia region before the end of the year, including three in Bucks County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently granted regulatory approval to the bank for its future locations at Route 611 and Almshouse…
-
Bucks County Leadership: Matthew Bower, VP and Director of Wealth Management, C&N
Matthew Bower, Executive Vice President and Director of Wealth Management at C&N, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Palm Beach, Fla., where his dad, also a banking executive, and a very talented jazz musician, inspired both his career and his diverse taste in music. He also shared how his work ethic drove him…
-
Citadel Credit Union Strengthens Commitment to Region with Enhanced Focus on Philanthropy, Engagement
Citadel Credit Union is reaffirming its dedication to its members and to the Greater Philadelphia region through a renewed and comprehensive approach to philanthropy. By deepening its investment in community partnerships, employee-driven initiatives, and strategic giving, Citadel is positioning itself as a leader in fostering meaningful, lasting change across the region. As part of this renewed focus, Citadel…
-
Joe Borek Elected to Mortgage Bankers Association of Eastern PA Advisory Board
Meridian Bank’s VP of Mortgage Operations, Joe Borek, has been elected to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Advisory Board. In his 14 years with Meridian Bank, Borek has overseen the expansion of Meridian’s residential lending unit from 12 people in one office in Blue Bell, to nearly 200 people in more than…
-
Firstrust Bank Honors Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight Contestants with Exclusive Event at Eagles Stadium
In the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles being crowned Super Bowl champions for the second time in the last seven years, Firstrust Bank recently celebrated the 450-plus businesses that participated in its Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight with a gathering at the Firstrust Bank Club and a tour of the Eagles stadium. The Brotherly Shove Business…
-
Black-Owned Catering Business Writes Its Next Chapter, Thanks to Financing from Apex Commercial Capital
For years, Philadelphia native Sonya Combs had put her bachelor’s degree in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State to good use as an Intervention Training Specialist at the University of Pennsylvania. According to Combs, the job was great. Until it wasn’t. “I did a lot of traveling and had been to almost every country in the…
-
Firstrust Bank Helps Iconic Philadelphia Food Brand Expand Its Presence in the Suburbs
Fried chicken and donuts may not have the longstanding history of a perfect pairing like, say, peanut butter and jelly. Or milk and cookies. However, when the combination of fried chicken and donuts burst onto the local culinary scene in 2011, with the opening of Federal Donuts & Chicken, it gave Philadelphians a whole new…
-
Vanguard Aims to Transform into Financial Hub for Next Generation of Investors
Salim Ramji, the new CEO of Malvern-based Vanguard, is poised to drive significant changes at the investment giant, writes Brooke Masters for the Financial Times. Vanguard, which once disrupted the industry with its low fees and established itself as a powerhouse in passive investing, still maintains the culture and values shaped by its late founder,…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
