Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced financial professionals in metro Atlanta

New hires during third quarter continues growth momentum for the firm

ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight experienced financial services professionals to its team in metro Atlanta bringing deep banking experience to Pinnacle offices across the community. These additions in the third quarter mark the firm's continued growth in the region following its merger with Synovus.

"Atlanta is one of the most competitive and dynamic banking markets in the country, and Pinnacle is built to compete here," said Charlie Clark, Pinnacle's head of banking in Georgia. "We've added talented professionals who know this market, understand what local businesses need and have the judgment to move quickly with clients. Their experience in relationship banking, treasury management and foreign exchange strengthens our ability to support companies in Atlanta and across the firm as they grow, invest and make important business decisions."

Pinnacle's newest hires expand the firm's team of financial advisors across metro Atlanta, adding experienced professionals who build client relationships, deliver tailored financial guidance and help individuals and businesses pursue their goals. They also add specialized expertise in treasury management and foreign exchange to help businesses nationwide manage cash flow, payments and currency risk.

The Atlanta-area hires include:

• Veda Cloud, financial advisor for restaurant and franchise finance, joins the firm's Atlanta Overton office with 21 years of experience and most recently served at Wells Fargo.
• Alan Dishman, financial advisor in the firm's Atlanta Overton office, has 37 years of financial services experience and most recently served with Wells Fargo.
• Ryan Heard, vice president in the firm's financial institutions group, brings to the firm 10 years of combined entrepreneurship and banking experience.
• Santo Jones, officer leader in the Marietta Boulevard office in Atlanta, has 25 years of banking experience and most recently served at Ameris Bank.
• Randall Lacayo, managing director for foreign exchange based in Atlanta, has 24 years of banking experience and previously served as head of client growth segments in Wells Fargo's capital markets division.
• Tania Lopez-Harvey, office leader in the Crabapple office in Alpharetta, joins the firm with 29 years of financial services and leadership experience and most recently served at Wells Fargo.
• Mark Rohs, financial advisor in the Atlanta Overton office, joins the firm with 35 years of financial services experience and most recently served with Regions Bank.
• Bo Tavarez, treasury management advisor in the Atlanta Overton office, brings 27 years of financial services experience and most recently served as team lead covering nationwide and East coast entertainment clients at City National Bank, subsidiary entity to Royal Bank of Canada.

These Atlanta hires support Pinnacle's continued momentum in Georgia and builds on Synovus' established relationships and market presence in the state, following the companies' merger at the start of 2026.

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. ("Pinnacle") is a $129.1 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. 12 in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, its 10th 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.

*As of June 30, 2026, according to FDIC data.