United Community Completes Transition of First National Bank of South Miami
All Locations Now Part of the United Community Brand
Miami, Florida – United Community is pleased to announce the full transition of accounts and services of First National Bank of South Miami (FNBSM), following its merger with United Community on July 3, 2023.
Three FNBSM branch locations in the Miami-Dade metro area have been rebranded, bringing United’s total footprint to more than 200 locations across six states.
"Our commitment to providing exceptional service to the communities we serve has always been at the forefront of our mission," said Lynn Harton, Chairman and CEO of United. "As we merge under the United Community brand in Miami, we're proud to unite with a partner whose culture and dedication to community engagement, customer service, and employee satisfaction closely aligns with our own values."
"With the partnership of FNBSM, we are thrilled to deepen our presence in the dynamic Miami market, which is consistently recognized as one of the nation's most appealing metropolitan areas," said Sharon Thompson, United Community Florida President. "Together with our new team, we are dedicated to cultivating further growth in Miami-Dade and across Florida, ensuring that customers receive the exceptional, localized care they need to succeed."
Under the United Community brand, FNBSM will continue to serve the financial needs of every sector, offering award-winning services that range from commercial lending to trust management, as well as a comprehensive range of personal banking services.
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 US financial institution that is committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its customers and ultimately the communities it serves. United Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management, and mortgage services. As of September 30, 2023, United Community has $26.9 billion in assets and 205 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment financing subsidiary. United Community has been recognized nationally as a leader in customer service, financial performance, and workplace environment. Among the accolades, United Community is a nine-time winner of the J.D. Power award that ranked the bank #1 in customer satisfaction with consumer banking in the Southeast and was recognized in 2023 by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Banks and one of America’s Best Banks. United Community was also recognized by Newsweek in 2023 as one of the Most Trusted Companies in America, is a multi-award recipient of the Greenwich Excellence Awards and was named by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" in 2022 for the sixth consecutive year. Additional information about United Community can be found at ucbi.com.
