City National Bank (California)

City National Bank Announces New CEO

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Hammond brings to City National more than 30 years of financial services experience, including 15 years in leadership positions at Fifth Third Bancorp, a large commercial bank and the ninth largest U.S.-based consumer bank.

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  • Hammond brings to City National more than 30 years of financial services experience, including 15 years in leadership positions at Fifth Third Bancorp, a large commercial bank and the ninth largest U.S.-based consumer bank.
  • “I look forward to working closely with Greg, Kelly and the rest of the leadership team to build on the strength of City National and lead the business into the future.”
    Carmichael, executive chair of City National, said: “Howard brings exceptionally strong experience to City National.
  • He is the ideal leader to take City National to its next stage and prepare the bank for future success.”
    Coffey will assume the newly created role of CEO, City National Entertainment, enabling her to further add to City National’s strength in delivering strategic advice and a premier client experience.
  • I’m excited about the opportunity to work more closely with clients and help City National serve them even better.”
    Carmichael said: “Kelly has had a tremendous impact on City National over the last five years.

Orion Adds City National Rochdale to Expand Advisor Access to Highly Personalized Portfolio Management

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Orion Advisor Solutions , the premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions for fiduciary advisors, announced today a new advisory solution through boutique investment management firm City National Rochdale (CNR).

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  • Orion Advisor Solutions , the premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions for fiduciary advisors, announced today a new advisory solution through boutique investment management firm City National Rochdale (CNR).
  • The relationship will bring CNR’s Intelligently Personalized SM portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, families and foundations with more than $1 million in investable assets to the Orion Portfolio Solutions (OPS) platform.
  • “We’re excited to add City National Rochdale to the Orion Portfolio Solutions platform,” said Ryan Beach , president of Orion Wealth Management.
  • He added, “City National Rochdale is known for its highly tailored portfolios and unique client blueprinting process that fits each investor’s individual needs.

RBC announces Greg Carmichael as executive chair, City National Bank board of directors

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - RBC today announced the appointment of Greg Carmichael as executive chair of the board of directors of City National Bank, effective October 2, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - RBC today announced the appointment of Greg Carmichael as executive chair of the board of directors of City National Bank, effective October 2, 2023.
  • Mr. Carmichael will provide dedicated strategic oversight and board governance to City National as it strengthens its platform for the future as a leading U.S. private and commercial bank.
  • Greg Carmichael is a highly respected banking veteran who brings extensive experience to the City National Board.
  • Mr. Guzman, group head of Wealth Management & Insurance at RBC, will remain on the City National board.

Columbia Trust Company Hires Rob Pitois to Lead Expansion into California and Nevada Following Columbia Bank Merger with Umpqua Bank

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Monday, July 17, 2023

TACOMA, Wash., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Trust Company, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), announced today it has named Rob Pitois as Senior Vice President and Regional Trust Manager for California and Nevada.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Trust Company, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), announced today it has named Rob Pitois as Senior Vice President and Regional Trust Manager for California and Nevada.
  • Pitois will be responsible for hiring and building a high-caliber trust and investment team to lead the company's planned expansion into markets now available through Columbia's merger earlier this year with Umpqua Bank.
  • He will report to Rob Howell, President and Director of Investments at Columbia Trust Company.
  • Under his leadership, we will hire investment specialists, trust market managers, trust officers, and other experienced estate planning professionals to deliver our clients the benefits of Columbia Bank's recent merger with Umpqua Bank."

Carol Burnett, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, Magic Johnson & More Help Project Angel Food Reach Fundraising Goal of $800k During Two-Hour Live Television Event on KTLA 5

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Monday, June 26, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The live broadcast of Project Angel Food's LEAD WITH LOVE 4 presented by City National Bank proved to be a resounding success on June 24, 2023. It surpassed its $800,000 goal with a remarkable total of $823,735 marking the fourth year in a row that the telethon's goal was met. The two-hour event aired live on KTLA 5.

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  • Emmy-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph opened the show, Carol Burnett made a rare television appearance, and Martin Sheen shared a special message to the viewers.
  • The night was filled with fan favorites, celebrity messages, an All-Star Phone Bank of celebrities taking donor calls, and musical performances.
  • A very special performance from Marie Osmond, who sang a tribute to her friend and Project Angel Food supporter, Olivia Newton-John.
  • Photos are by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Project Angel Food: LINK HERE
    Lead with Love 4 Clips courtesy of KTLA for Project Angel Food.

City National Bank Releases 2022 “Our Impact” Report

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank® today released its 2022 “Our Impact” report that outlines the significant progress the bank made last year to address economic, social and environmental issues.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank® today released its 2022 “Our Impact” report that outlines the significant progress the bank made last year to address economic, social and environmental issues.
  • “We know City National can only be as strong as the communities we serve, and we believe we have a responsibility to help strengthen them,” said Kelly Coffey, chief executive officer of City National.
  • In 2022, City National provided more than 2,200 community reinvestment and development loans totaling more than $1.1 billion.
  • To view City National’s report, please visit Our Impact | City National Bank (cnb.com) .

Habitat LA Hosts the 19th Annual Power Women, Power Tools® with support of City National Bank

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 17, 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) will host its 19th Annual Power Women, Power Tools® build day.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 17, 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) will host its 19th Annual Power Women, Power Tools® build day.
  • As a recurring sponsor of Habitat LA’s signature events — including several Power Women, Power Tools® events — City National continues to support women empowerment and low-income Angelenos throughout Greater Los Angeles.
  • For nearly two decades, the Power Women, Power Tools® build day and fundraising event has celebrated the collective efforts of thousands of “Power Women” who help Habitat LA build dozens of affordable homes.
  • We’re excited to be building Habitat homes alongside so many power women,” said Linda Duncombe, Habitat LA board member and City National’s Chief Marketing, Data and Digital Officer.

Banc of California Announces Transition of Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) (the “Company”), the holding company for Banc of California, N.A.

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  • Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) (the “Company”), the holding company for Banc of California, N.A.
  • (the “Bank”), today announced that Lynn Hopkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank, would transition from the Company and step down effective March 31, 2023.
  • Raymond Rindone, currently the Company’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2023.
  • Ms. Hopkins stated, “It has been a tremendous privilege to work with my exceptional colleagues at Banc of California.

City National Bank Promotes David Cameron to Executive Vice President of Personal & Business Banking

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Cameron has joined the bank’s Executive Council and reports directly to Rich Raffetto, president of City National.

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  • Cameron has joined the bank’s Executive Council and reports directly to Rich Raffetto, president of City National.
  • Scott Witter, former executive vice president of Personal & Business Banking and the company’s East Coast executive, is retiring after 15 years of service.
  • “City National was founded nearly 70 years ago to support entrepreneurs and their businesses, and no one understands the needs of business owners like David,” said Kelly Coffey, CEO of City National.
  • He then spent two years in New York as the Private Banking manager for the East Coast before becoming executive vice president of Personal & Business Banking in 2016.

Martha Henderson Becomes Vice Chairman of Entertainment Banking at City National Bank

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank announced today that Martha Henderson, the bank’s long-standing executive vice president of Entertainment Banking, will assume the newly created role of vice chairman of Entertainment Banking.

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  • LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank announced today that Martha Henderson, the bank’s long-standing executive vice president of Entertainment Banking, will assume the newly created role of vice chairman of Entertainment Banking.
  • JaHan Wang, formerly head of Entertainment Banking on the East Coast, has been promoted to executive vice president of Entertainment Banking.
  • As vice chairman, Henderson will continue to play an important role in Entertainment Banking, specifically in the organization’s work with clients and on strategy.
  • When she joined City National, Henderson was one of just 16 colleagues on the bank’s fledgling Entertainment Banking team.