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TruMark Financial opens student branch on La Salle University campus
LaSalle students now have the opportunity to learn about finance without having to pay for credit hours. Pennsylvania state representatives Michael Driscoll, Kate Harper, Joanna McClinton and Madeline Dean, La Salle University President Colleen M. Hanycz, La Salle Board of Trustee Chair Stephen Zarrilli, TruMark Financial Board of Directors, and representatives from both organizations attended…
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Moody’s upgrades Montgomery County’s outlook to ‘positive’
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Montgomery County’s outlook to “positive” and has reaffirmed its Aa1 bond rating. The report noted that “Montgomery County benefits from strong management that adheres to fiscal policies, multi-year budgeting, and long term capital planning, according to a press release from the county. Moody’s further noted that the upgraded outlook from…
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Malvern Bancorp Receives Exclusive National Recognition from Sandler O’Neill
The Malvern Bancorp has been named to the exclusive “2017 Bank & Thrift Sm-All Stars” list, from Sandler O’Neill + Partners, as a top-performing, publicly traded bank in America. Sandler O’Neill evaluated 404 publicly traded banks and thrifts with a market capitalization below $2.5 billion, and identified the nation’s 29 top-performing, small-cap banks and thrifts.…
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Five-Time Grammy Nominee to Headline Pottstown Concert Celebrating Citadel’s 80-Year History
Whereas steel is undoubtedly Coatesville’s No. 1 export, Citadel may rank as its second. And it’s not a coincidence that the two are inextricably linked. Citadel was founded in South Coatesville in 1937 as a credit union for employees of Lukens Steel, which provided the foundation to countless American structures, including the St. Louis Arch…
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BB&T’s Evolution Continues as It Seeks to Improve Efficiency
BB&T, which recently entered the Philadelphia market after acquiring Susquehanna Bancshares and National Penn Bancshares, will be closing 140 locations nationwide this week including some nearby branches, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the company’s CEO, Kelly King, the branch closures represent around six percent of the bank’s entire network. “For…
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SEI Partners with Art Ability at Bryn Mawr Rehab to Celebrate Artists with Disabilities
SEI has announced a partnership with Art Ability, an organization that serves as a unique and accessible venue for artists with disabilities, to display and sell their work. Approximately 80 pieces, submitted by artists from around the world, are on display at SEI’s Oaks campus and available for purchase. The installation will continue through January…
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Malvern Federal Provides Financial Solutions Geared to Equestrian Market
Malvern Federal Savings Bank has announced the establishment of a new equestrian business focus. The bank will offer horse owners, horse farms, and other equestrian-related clientele private banking and wealth management services, including deposit solutions, investment management, credit solutions, and self-direct IRAs. The bank’s newest representative office – located in the heart of Palm Beach,…
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Univest Bank Signs Corporate Partnership with Saint Joseph’s University
The Souderton-based Univest Bank and Trust Co. has signed a multi-year agreement to become a presenting partner of Saint Joseph’s University’s athletics program. “We have always been committed to building meaningful relationships with local organizations, and our partnership with Saint Joseph’s University is especially exciting as we have the opportunity to engage with basketball fans…
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Ardent Credit Union to Host Free Oaks Workshop on the Struggle of Getting Kids to Eat
Ardent Credit Union is hosting a free workshop to help end the struggle of getting your kids to eat, entitled “French Fries to Foodies,” on Thursday, Sept. 7 at its Oaks branch, located at 110 Black Rock Road. Emi Kirschner, the co-author of Get Results! Learn the Fast Track to Success in Life and Business…
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MONTCO Careers – Firstrust Bank
Headquartered in Conshohocken and with locations throughout the Delaware Valley, Lehigh Valley, and Southern New Jersey, Firstrust Bank has been run by the Green family since the bank’s founding in 1934 and is now one of the strongest FDIC insured banks in the country. Treasury Management Sales Consultant This position develops prospects for new business…
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Dresher’s Ascensus Maintains Astonishing Growth
Ascensus, the independent retirement-plan bookkeeper for financial companies is maintaining its momentum with over $300 million in revenue and 33 percent in annual growth, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for Philly.com. The firm, which now has around 2,000 employees, manages the retirement funds for nearly 50,000 employers with millions of grateful account holders. Ascensus counts Vanguard…
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Bryn Mawr Bank to Acquire 10% Stake in United Bank of Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr Bank has agreed to invest in United Bancshares, the holding company for the only black-owned bank in the region, United Bank of Philadelphia, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montgomery County bank plans to acquire just over ten percent of United, pending Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities’ regulatory approval. The…
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Paypal Acquires Conshohocken’s Swift Financial
Online payment giant PayPal has entered into an agreement to buy Swift Financial, a small-business lender with operations in Conshohocken, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for Philly.com. According to Swift’s founder Ed Harycki, he and his board of investors decided to accept the PayPal deal over another offer from a rival venture capital firm that would…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union
Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Bryn Mawr, summers spent in Stone Harbor, his first job picking up trash on the beach, his journey into financial services, and what brought him to SB1, a small, relatively unknown Philadelphia-based credit union. In the conversation, Werner shares the process…
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David Musto Named President of Dresher-Based Ascensus
Ascensus, a technology-enabled solutions provider based in Dresher that helps more than 7 million Americans save for the future, has announced that David L. Musto has been named as the firm’s president. Founded in 1975, Ascensus is the nation’s largest independent retirement and college savings services provider, with more than $139 billion in assets under…
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Check Out Each Montco Town’s Average Credit Score
Besides Pennsylvania’s vital role in U.S. history, the state’s economy has become one of the most crucial pillars of the financial health of the country, writes Mike Brown for LendEDU, a marketplace for private student loans, student loan refinancing, credit cards, and personal loans. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are home to a combined 15 Fortune 500 companies, and…
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Montco Careers – Bayview Loan Servicing
With a location in Fort Washington, Bayview Loan Servicing is recognized nationally as a premier servicer of both residential and commercial mortgage loans, delivering the highest level of customer experience in the mortgage servicing. Instructional Designer This position creates engaging learning activities and compelling course content, works with subject matter experts to identify the target audience’s training…
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Pottstown’s Diamond Credit Union Offers Video Conferencing as Alternative Communication Option for Members
Pottstown’s Diamond Credit Union is using Vidyo‘s video conferencing to provide a convenient, time saving face to face meeting option for its members. Vidyo’s real time video service allows Diamond Credit Union members in Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties to quickly and efficiently connect with experts throughout the Credit Union. The goal of the new…
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