Fred Strecker Joins Pinnacle as Trust Portfolio Manager in Louisville

Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Fred Strecker as a trust portfolio manager based in its Louisville office, further expanding the sophisticated capabilities available at the local level in Kentucky.

Strecker brings more than 15 years of experience in financial services with a background in fiduciary investment management, retirement plan oversight, and comprehensive financial planning. He most recently served as a fiduciary investment advisor at American Trust Wealth, where he managed client investment portfolios and developed customized financial plans for high-net-worth clients. In his new role at Pinnacle, Strecker will work closely with clients to align investment strategies with long term financial goals, delivering disciplined portfolio management and personalized trust services.

"Fred's experience in fiduciary investment management and his client-centered approach make him a strong addition to our Louisville team," said Steven Blevins, trust and investment services manager for Pinnacle. "He understands how to guide clients through complex financial decisions while keeping their long-term objectives at the center of every strategy."

Strecker earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. He completed the CFP Certification Professional Education Program through the College for Financial Planning and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designations.

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. ("Pinnacle") is a $119.1 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.

Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 9 in FORTUNE magazine's 2025 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S., its ninth consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America's Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

*As of June 30, 2025, according to FDIC data.