Patriot Bank, N.A. (“Patriot Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNBK), today announced its expansion into the South Florida market. Jamie Bruneau will lead Patriot’s Flagship Palm Beach location which is expected to open by year end.
Mr. Bruneau, Executive Vice President and Florida Market President, said, “The Palm Beach office – located in one of the nation’s most dynamic and affluent markets – will serve as Patriot Bank’s flagship location in South Florida. We are excited to provide our high-net-worth clients and their fiduciaries the white glove service they expect and the tailored lending solutions they need.”
Patriot Bank’s expansion into Palm Beach represents a significant step forward enabling Patriot to serve its clients where they are, including New York, Greenwich, Beverly Hills and Palm Beach. Palm Beach is home to a dynamic community of entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, aligning closely with Patriot’s relationship-focused approach to banking and personalized client service.
Mr. Bruneau has over 10 years of experience serving the Palm Beach market at First Republic Bank and Safra National Bank and will be joined by James Ford who also served as a Relationship Manager for First Republic Bank.
The Palm Beach office will serve family offices, business owners, entrepreneurs, and their advisors through personalized banking, tailored lending solutions, and responsive local decision-making. The expansion underscores Patriot’s commitment to delivering a relationship-driven banking experience in markets where sophisticated clients value exceptional service and direct access to decision makers.
“Palm Beach is one of the most dynamic markets in the country for high-net-worth banking. Patriot is excited to partner with Jamie and James to deliver the best of Patriot Bank to South Florida’s most affluent families and the fiduciaries who serve them,” said Steven Sugarman, President and CEO of Patriot Bank.
