Banking & Finance
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Join FirstBank Charitable Foundation’s Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit 2025
The FirstBank Charitable Foundation will host its second annual Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7 from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester). The Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit (BG4GI) brings together everyone who cares about making a difference — donors, foundations, businesses, and nonprofit…
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C&N Celebrates 10 Years of Giving Back, Giving Together
This year marks a decade of Giving Back, Giving Together (GBGT), C&N’s signature community giving program that has brought teammates, business partners, and community leaders together to make a lasting impact. Since its launch in 2015, GBGT has raised more than $800,000, donated more than 42,000 necessity items, and contributed 1,650-plus volunteer hours — all…
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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…
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Delaware County Native Sherry Phillips Named New Forbes CEO
Sherry Phillips, who grew up in Media and who has lived in Bryn Mawr for 20 years, has been named the new CEO of Forbes Media, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Phillips starts Jan. 1 and will be the first female CEO in Forbes’ 107-year history. She has been with Forbes Media, best…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bill Brown, CEO, Citadel Credit Union
Citadel Credit Union is charting its next phase of growth and innovation, under the stewardship of new CEO, Bill Brown. With a deep member focus and commitment to strengthening the financial well-being of individuals, families, and businesses, Brown is driving Citadel’s mission to deliver superior banking solutions with a personal touch — expanding its reach,…
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Delaware 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 DELCO 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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