
Klaudio Nikolla Joins Peapack Private as Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
Posted September 13, 2023
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, are proud to announce the appointment of Klaudio Nikolla, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker. Mr. Nikolla joins a team of commercial and industrial lenders charged with executing on the Company’s vision of becoming a premier banking partner to clients in the commercial space, wealth management and corporate advisory services.
Mr. Nikolla brings over 16 years of success and contributions in the financial services industry to Peapack Private, serving as a trusted advisor to clients. Prior to joining the New York division of Peapack Private, he served as Senior Vice President/Head of Commodity Finance for Valley National Bank, where he spearheaded the bank’s new initiatives in strategic verticals such as commodity trade finance, maritime, and other specialty businesses.
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Peapack Private Hires James T. Foti, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
Posted September 6, 2023
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, are proud to announce that James T. Foti has joined a team of commercial bankers that have recently been hired by Peapack Private to build the Company’s presence with its core competencies across commercial banking, investment banking and wealth management. James, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker, will expand the Bank’s footprint with a focus on serving private equity funds, family offices, and closely held middle market businesses.
With 15 years of financial services experience, Foti previously served as First Vice President, Corporate Banking, at Valley National Bank (formerly Bank Leumi USA) in New York, NY, where he was responsible for securing new banking relationships with companies that have in excess of $150 million in revenues.
Peapack Private Hires James McKenna, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
Posted August 30, 2023
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, announce the appointment of James McKenna as Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker. As the Bank expands its footprint into New York City, Mr. McKenna joins a team of seasoned and highly skilled commercial bankers whose primary focus is to build the Company’s presence with its core competencies across commercial banking, investment banking and wealth management.
Peapack Private Hires Ling Li, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
Posted August 23, 2023
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, are proud to announce that Ling Li has joined its commercial banking team as a Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker. Ling is responsible for providing customized bank solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises to achieve their long-term financial goals. She will look to reinforce and expand the Company’s footprint in the commercial arena with a focus on real estate, private funds, professional services, tech start-ups, and more.
Ling brings over 20 years of financial services experience to Peapack Private. Most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Group Director, at Signature Bank in New York, NY, Ling built a highly successful portfolio and generated significant revenue growth through the acquisition of new client relationships. She increased product penetration, profitability, and business growth through top tier commercial relations in a wide range of industry sectors including real estate, legal, medical, nonprofit, ecommerce, and retail. Prior to this role, Ling worked as a Senior Business Relationship Banker at Capital One, HSBC, and JPMorgan Chase, where she consistently increased product penetration and profitability while providing outstanding client service.
Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces Promotions and New Hires
Posted August 18, 2023
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market PGC) and Peapack-Gladstone Bank are proud to announce new employees and elevations.
Alexis Bachman has been elevated to the position of Vice President, Assistant BSA/AML Officer at Peapack-Gladstone Bank. She is responsible for the implementation of a system of internal controls for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, including SARS and anti-money laundering throughout the Bank’s product and services lines, development of policies and standards for measuring compliance and the filing of applicable BSA reports. Alexis began her career at Peapack-Gladstone Bank in 2012 previously serving as Assistant Vice President, Fraud/BSA/AML/Wire Analyst. Alexis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in B.F.A., Graphic Design and Multi-Media Arts from Centenary University.
Lisa Brandi joins Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, as Managing Director, Treasury and Client Service Officer. She is responsible for Treasury Management sales and client service for the Bank’s expansion into the New York market. Her role will provide clients with extensive knowledge of comprehensive cash management solutions and technologies. Lisa brings to the Bank over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, previously serving as Senior Sales Support Manager at Capital One Bank where she operated within a multifaceted sales leadership role, ensured exceptional client experience, and produced outstanding portfolio growth. She collaborated cross-functionally and interdepartmentally to build long-term partnerships with treasury management, centralized account opening, sales operations and support, merchant services, underwriting and the escrow management teams. Prior to that, she served as Branch Manager, Capital One Bank and Vice President, Branch Manager, at JPMorgan Chase. Mrs. Brandi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Wagner College in Staten Island, NY,
Annmarie Cogliati has been promoted to Vice President, Client Service Team Leader, at Peapack Private Wealth Management, the wealth management division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank. She manages a team of Client Service Officers and supports wealth advisors and clients regarding account administration activities. Annmarie also coordinates with other areas of Peapack Private Wealth Management and outside custodians in support of client assets. Annmarie has over 40 years of client service experience. Prior to working for Peapack Private, Annmarie was the Operations Coordinator/Office Manager at a FINRA Registered Broker Dealer and Investment Advisor for Merrion Financial Group LLC in Westfield, NJ. She also served as a Facilities Planner at Merrill Lynch in New York City and also in various positions at Salomon Brothers in New York.
Santhosh Kankaria has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Senior Loan Administrator, at Peapack-Gladstone Bank. She is responsible for training team members on the booking and servicing of residential and consumer loans and has represented Loan Operations on various operations-related projects. Santhosh has seven years of financial services experience and holds a Masters in Accountancy and Commerce from Madras University. She is fluent in Hindi and supports the JVBNJ Center of Peace as a Meditation Event Coordinator.
Ashley Rupp has been promoted to the position of Officer, Investment Analyst, at Peapack Private Wealth Management, the wealth management division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank. She functions as an equity analyst, collecting and performing research on investment in profitable, high-quality companies, partnering with managers and head analysts to generate investment ideas. Ashley has 4 years of financial services experience previously serving at LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Certificate in Financial Economics.
Cintia Sousa has been elevated to the position of Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner, at Peapack-Gladstone Bank. She is responsible for the employment and human resources needs of the Bank’s retail division. Additionally, Cintia is a co-facilitator of the Bank’s White Glove Hospitality training which includes Co-Chair of the White Glove Service Champions, Co-Chair of the Hospitality Excellence Committee and management of the White Glove High Five Awards Program. Prior to Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Ms. Sousa served in various positions at Investors and Modern Bank. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese and Minor in Psychology from Rutgers University. Additionally, she holds an M.S. in Human Resources Management and is a SHRM-Certified Professional.
About the Company
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is a New Jersey bank holding company with total assets of $6.5 billion and assets under management and/or administration of $10.7 billion as of June 30, 2023. Founded in 1921, Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a commercial bank that offers a client-centric approach to banking, providing high-quality products along with customized and innovative wealth management, investment banking, commercial and retail solutions. Peapack Private offers comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice and solutions, to individuals, families, privately held businesses, family offices and not-for-profit organizations, which help them to establish, maintain and expand their legacy. Together, Peapack-Gladstone Bank and Peapack Private offer an unparalleled commitment to client service. Visit www.pgbank.com and www.peapackprivate.com for more information.
Faycal Lhamidi Joins Peapack Private as Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
Posted August 16, 2023
Faycal Lhamidi Joins Peapack Private as Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
Posted August 16, 2023
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, are proud to announce the appointment of Faycal Lhamidi, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker. Mr. Lhamidi joins a team of senior level commercial bankers hired to help grow Peapack Private and its commercial and industrial business into the New York market. He provides customized banking solutions to a diverse set of medium and large-size enterprises to help them achieve their long-term financial goals.
Raymond C. Radigan is the Newest Member of Peapack Private
Posted August 3, 2023
Raymond C. Radigan is the Newest Member of Peapack Private
New Jersey holding company Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) announces that Raymond C. Radigan, a seasoned and client-focused private banker, has joined Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, to help grow the business as the Bank receives approval to open a location in New York.
Raymond joins Peapack Private with a background of more than 35 years as a private banker, responsible for leading and managing top performing trust officers, portfolio managers, private bankers, wealth strategist and sales teams. As Senior Managing Director and Regional Trust Team Lead at First Republic Trust Company, Raymond most recently managed the Northeast Trust and Custody Team activity in NY, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, where he focused on prospecting and onboarding all new trust and estate settlement accounts in the region. Prior to First Republic, Ray was the SVP Head of Trust and Estate Planning at T.D. Bank, NA, where, as the Chief Fiduciary Officer, he was responsible for implementing strategic business plans for fiduciary activity and managed the personal trust activity and the financial and estate planning activity for the bank. At U.S. Bank, a position Raymond held prior to joining T.D., he was part of the management team that developed a strategic business plan for the bank’s NY office.
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2023
Posted July 27, 2023 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires Brian J. Scherman as Senior Vice President, Director of Residential and Consumer Lending
Posted July 26, 2023 - Joseph W. Harpster Joins Peapack Private as SVP, Senior Credit Officer
Posted July 25, 2023 - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results
Posted July 25, 2023 - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results
Posted July 19, 2023 - Christopher Tomai Joins Peapack Private
Posted July 17, 2023 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Receives Editor’s Choice Recognition at Fintech Finance Banking Tech Awards USA Ceremony
Posted June 27, 2023 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Promotes Heather Gibbs to Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk and Information Security Officer
Posted June 22, 2023 - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Announces the Appointment of a New Director
Posted April 17, 2023 - Daniel P. Trudo Joins Peapack-Gladstone Bank as Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
Posted February 16, 2023 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces New Hires
Posted January 27, 2023 - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Results, as Net Interest Margin Continues to Expand
Posted January 25, 2023 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces the Winner of “Neighme” that Horse!
2022
Posted December 23, 2022 - Douglas L. Kennedy Reelected as a Class A Director to New York Fed Board of Directors
Posted December 22, 2022 - Patrick Scatuorchio Joins Peapack Capital as Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer
Posted December 22, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Banks Boonton Christmas Tree Sale Supports Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Posted December 15, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone supports Red Bank community program with holiday donation
Posted October 31, 2022 - Frank A. Cavallaro to Join Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack-Gladstone Bank as Senior Executive Vice President
Posted October 27, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Strong Third Quarter Results, as Net Interest Margin Continues to Expand
Posted September 19, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces Enhancements to its Subsidiary, Peapack Capital
Posted July 29, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Strong Second Quarter Results, as Net Interest Margin Continues to Expand
Posted June 28, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires Roger Grossman, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
Posted June 28, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces Enhancements to its Personal Banking Division
Posted June 9, 2022 - Peapack Private Wealth Management Promotes Amy M. Long to Senior Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer
Posted June 8, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Promotes Lisa Ciampi, CPA to Senior Vice President, Managing Principal, Head of Operations
Posted May 31, 2022 - Peapack Private Wealth Management Promotes Nicole Bonanno to Senior Managing Director, Director of Client Service
Posted April 29, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Strong First Quarter Results
Posted April 15, 2022 - Bank Subsidiary, Peapack Capital, Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Posted April 12, 2022 - Peapack Private Investment Banking Advises on Sale of D'Artagnan
Posted March 9, 2022 - Peapack Private Investment Banking Advises Community Surgical Supply in Sale
Posted February 8, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Appoints Heidi H. Smith, Esq. as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Posted January 28, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Results and Announces Another 5% Stock Repurchase Program
Posted January 11, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires New SBA Team Members
Posted on January 11, 2022 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires Karen Rosner as Vice President, Assistant Brand and Marketing Director
2021
Posted on December 22, 2021 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Gives Back this Holiday Season
Posted December 16, 2021 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank’s Return of the Boonton Christmas Tree Sale Supports nourish.NJ
Posted December 1, 2021 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires Katherine M. Dickenson, Esq. as Senior Managing Director, Assistant General Counsel
Posted December 1, 2021 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Earns 2021 Best Banks to Work For Recognition
Posted November 18, 2021 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Celebrates Company’s 100th Anniversary through Volunteerism
Posted November 18, 2021 - Brandon J. Smith Joins Peapack Capital as Senior Vice President, Head of Asset Management
Posted November 18, 2021 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires Brenda Boyce, Vice President, Senior Credit Underwriter at Peapack Capital
Posted November 8, 2021 - Peapack-Gladstone Bank Brings Back Boonton Christmas Tree Sale Tradition
Posted October 28, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results, as Record Wealth Management Fee Income Drives Total Fee Income to 34% of Total Revenue
Posted September 1, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires Senior Managing Director, Market President
Posted July 28, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Strong Second Quarter Results, Driven By Increased Wealth Management Fee Income, Strong Loan Growth And Margin Expansion
Posted July 1, 2021 – Peapack Private Wealth Management Acquires Princeton Portfolio Strategies Group
Posted May 27, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires Senior Vice President, Director of Residential and Consumer Lending
Posted May 12, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation to Acquire Princeton Portfolio Strategies Group
Posted April 27, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Posted April 26, 2021 – Jacqueline Reyes is promoted to Senior Vice President, BSA/AML/OFAC Officer at Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Posted April 19, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Turns 100 in 2021
Posted April 12, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Now Open in Boonton, NJ
Posted April 5, 2021 - Matthew Remo is Promoted to Senior Vice President, Director of Strategy and Development at Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Posted March 16, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank to Open a New Location
Posted February 10, 2021 – Peapack Private Investment Banking Advises on the Sale of Randall Farms
Posted February 2, 2021 – Peapack Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Announces a 5% Stock Repurchase Program
Posted January 21, 2021 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Promotes Gregory M. Smith, President of Commercial Banking and Stuart Vorcheimer, Market President and Head of Commercial and Industrial Lending at Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Posted January 19, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires New Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
2020
Posted December 17, 2020 – New Jersey Headquartered Banks Commit Over $145,000 to Support Hackensack
Posted December 16, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Brings Holiday Cheer
Posted December 14, 2020 – Peapack Private Wealth Management Hires Team from Noyes Capital Management
Posted December 14, 2020 – Ralf Sellig, Rob Vogel and Team from Lucas Capital Management Join Peapack Private Wealth Management
Posted December 2, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Recognized for Community Service
Posted November 25, 2020 – Kim Waldron, Senior Managing Director at Peapack-Gladstone Bank Completes NJBankers Emerging Leaders Program
Posted November 9, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires New Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker
Posted October 28, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results
Posted October 28, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Named a “Best Banks to Work For in 2020” by American Banker for the Third Straight Year
Posted October 18, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires New Senior Vice President
Posted September 3, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces Sale of Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Posted August 25, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Report Lessons Learned: What the SBA’s PPP Loan Process Revealed to Us About Small Businesses and Our Bank
Posted August 18, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Helps Stock New Jersey Food Banks
Posted August 11, 2020 – Peapack Capital partners with LTi Technology Solutions to fuel equipment finance expansion
Posted July 29, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results
Posted June 30, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces the Expansion of the Peapack Capital Team to Accommodate Continued Growth
Posted May 5, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
Posted April 17, 2020 – Community Bank Saves 30,000 Small Business Jobs in New Jersey
Posted April 10, 2020 – Cynthia Fusillo Completes Chartered Special Needs Consultant® Certification Requirements
Posted April 3, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Continues to Support Clients and the Community
Posted February 10, 2020 – Peapack Capital Originates more than $300 Million in 2019
Posted January 29, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results, Driven by Solid Wealth Management and Commercial Banking Activities
2019
Posted December 23, 2019 – Douglas L. Kennedy, President and CEO of Peapack-Gladstone Bank Appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of New York Board of Directors
Posted December 10, 2019 – Bottomline Delivers Intelligent Customer Engagement for Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Posted October 23, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Hires John A. Trobiano, Senior Managing Director, Wealth Advisor, for Peapack Private Wealth Management
Posted September 20, 2019 – Tri-County Scholarship Fund to Honor Douglas L. Kennedy Among Others at 38th Annual Awards Dinner
Posted September 3, 2019 – Point View Wealth Management Becomes a Peapack Private Wealth Management Firm
Posted August 29, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2019 by American Banker
Posted July 26, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results, Quarterly Cash Dividend and Stock Repurchase Program
Posted July 10, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack-Gladstone Bank Receive Investment Grade Ratings from Moody’s Investors Service
Posted July 5, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation to Acquire Point View Wealth Management
Posted April 26, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports First Quarter Results and Declares its quarterly Cash Dividend
Posted April 1, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces Appointment of Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking
Posted March 28, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Named CIANJ Champion of Good Works in Helping Veterans
Posted February 28, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Announces Appointment of Two New Directors
Posted January 28, 2019 – Betty S. Thomas Completes CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certification Requirements
Posted January 25, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Declares Its Cash Dividend
Posted January 24, 2019 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces New Hires