Steve Merrell

Sr. Business Banking Relationship Manager

Senior Vice President

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My focus on building strong relationships.

954-765-2119

401 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

With a focus on connecting client needs with the right guidance and tools, I thrive on building productive long-term relationships.

About Me

Steve is a Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager who leads a team of financial specialists that help deliver timely, sound financial solutions for his clients. His mission and passion is to help local companies thrive by achieving their business goals, no matter how simple or complex. With an extensive background of over 35 years in Banking, Steve has also served as a Commercial Lending Officer, Retail Banking Manager, Management Associate and Consumer Collections Manager with Bank of America. He began his banking career at Barnett Bank where he was a Consumer Collections Manager and Commercial Lending Officer in greater Fort Lauderdale. Throughout his banking career, Steve has served mid-sized companies in South Florida to support their business banking needs. To help create a more sustainable future for the companies and communities he serves, Steve volunteers with not-for-profit organizations focused on ending hunger and homelessness, most recently with Feeding America and local food banks. In addition, he serves as a mentor for Inner City Capital Connections helping entrepreneurs raise capital for their businesses.

Industry Experience

General industries
Manufacturing
Transportation
Wholesale Trade

Business solutions so powerful, you’ll make every move matter

Our financial professionals bring product, capability, and solution level expertise to the relationship proactively connecting you to our full range of solutions and intuitive digital tools, tailoring them to your business needs and priorities.

Optimize Cash Flow through Merchant Services and Working Capital Solutions

Simplify Banking through Deposit accounts and Card solutions

Strengthen Business Operations through Digital Banking, Treasury or Cash Management services

Gain Access to Capital through Credit & Lending

Plan for the Future with Employee benefits

Meet the team

Benjamin Webb

Alice Vilfranche

Treasury Sales Officer

Pablo Valdez

Sales Support Associate

Officer

Iris DeSpain

Sr Leasing Sales Specialist

Giselle Campos

Merchant Specialist

Thomas Lunny

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