Commercial Loan Operations Specialist

Alexander E. Anderson has joined Cambridge Trust Private Banking, a Division of Eastern Bank, as Senior Vice President and Private Banker. Anderson brings over 15 years of experience in business development, strategic advisory services and family office management, serving high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. Anderson previously founded and led Impact Strategic Partners and AEA Capital Partners, both advisory firms focused on investment management and strategic consulting. He also advised ultra high-net-worth family offices on investment management and estate planning. Anderson studied at Pepperdine University and Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management Programme. Kerri Mooney, Executive Vice President of Private Banking for Eastern Bank, said Anderson's experience and relationship-focused approach will enhance the team's ability to deliver personalised financial solutions to clients.

Eastern Bank recognized among Massachusetts' Most Charitable Companies by the Boston Business Journal. Eastern Bank BOSTON, MA, September 17, 2026 - Eastern Bank has once again been recognized by the Boston Business Journal at its annual 2026 Corporate Citizenship Awards, a recognition of the region's top corporate charitable contributors. Eastern ranks in the top 10 for the 15th time among the Boston Business Journal's Most Charitable Companies. The Boston Business Journal annually publishes this list to recognize companies that promote and prioritize giving back to their communities. In all, 95 companies have qualified for the distinction in 2026, and Eastern is proud to be included among the companies helping to strengthen the region through corporate giving and community engagement. About Eastern Bank Founded in 1818, Eastern Bank is Greater Boston's leading local bank with more than 125 branch locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. As of June 30, 2026, Eastern had approximately $31.1 billion in assets. Eastern provides a full range of banking and wealth management solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes including through its Cambridge Trust Wealth Management and Private Banking Divisions, which include the largest bank-owned independent investment adviser in Massachusetts with $10.6 billion in assets under management. Eastern takes pride in its advocacy and community support that includes more than $240 million in charitable giving since 1994. An inclusive company, Eastern is comprised of deeply committed professionals who value relationships with their customers, colleagues and communities. Join Cambridge Trust for good at www.easternbank.com and follow Eastern on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: EBC) is the holding company for Eastern Bank. For investor information, visit investor.easternbank.com. Media Contact: Andrea Goodman Eastern Bank [email protected] 781-598-7847 Investor Contact: Andrew Hersom Eastern Bankshares, Inc. [email protected] 617-897-1177

Regional bank director sells $230,000 worth of stock. Joseph Casey's 10,000-share disposition was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, characterizing it as routine liquidity management rather than a bearish signal. By Jake Lerch - Sep 2, 2026 at 9:40AM EST Key points. * The 10,000 shares were sold at $22.96 per share on August 21, 2026, generating a transaction value of ~$230,000. * The disposition reduced the director's total equity holdings by 3% while leaving a residual stake of ~305,000 shares. * All shares in this transaction were sold indirectly from holdings distributed across a Traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, and a trust. * The activity was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, characterizing the move as routine liquidity management. * 10 stocks The Motley Fool, LLC like better than Eastern Bankshares" Joseph F. Casey, Director of Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC +2.95%), sold 10,000 shares of common stock on Aug. 21, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary. | Metric | Value | | Transaction value | ~$230,000 | | Shares sold | 10,000 | | Post-transaction shares (total) | 305,478 | | Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 3,883 | | Post-transaction shares (indirectly held) | 301,595 | | Post-transaction value | $6.95 million | Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($22.96); post-transaction value based on Aug. 21, 2026, market close ($22.74). Company snapshot. * EBC is a Boston-based financial services company with a market capitalization of $5.3 billion as of Aug. 21, 2026. * The company operates as the bank holding company for Eastern Bank, providing banking, trust, and investment services to retail, commercial, and small business customers. Eastern Bankshares reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $1.4 billion and net income of $376.1 million as of the latest reporting period. The company employed 2,349 full-time staff as of Aug. 21, 2026, market close. Key questions. * How does this sale relate to the director's total equity position? The sale of 10,000 shares represents a 3% reduction in total holdings, leaving the director with a remaining stake of ~305,000 shares and an insider ownership level of 0.13%. * What is the structural nature of the remaining holdings? The vast majority of the equity is held indirectly, with post-trade holdings distributed across a trust (227,234 shares), a Traditional IRA (72,079 shares), and a Roth IRA (2,282 shares), while 3,883 shares are held directly. * Was the transaction part of a pre-established plan? The disposition was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows insiders to schedule stock sales in advance to manage personal financial goals on a predetermined basis. * How has the stock performed leading up to this transaction? The transaction occurred following a period of appreciation for Eastern Bankshares, which recorded a 43% one-year total return as of the Aug. 21, 2026, transaction date. Company overview. | Metric | Value | | Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-21) | $22.74 | | Market Capitalization | $5.3 billion | | Revenue (TTM) | $1.4 billion | | Net Income (TTM) | $376.1 million | * Eastern Bankshares operates as the bank holding company for Eastern Bank, providing comprehensive banking, trust, and investment services, including deposit accounts, interest checking accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and time certificates of deposit, alongside commercial and industrial lending products such as asset-based lending, commercial real estate financing, and construction lending. * The company generates revenue from net interest income on its lending portfolio and deposit base, fee-based services from trust and investment advisory operations, and commercial banking products serving retail, commercial, and small-business customers across the United States. * Eastern Bankshares primarily serves retail depositors, commercial enterprises, small business owners, and institutional clients seeking regional banking solutions with personalized service and community-focused financial products. Eastern Bankshares is a regional bank holding company with $5.3 billion in market capitalization and $1.4 billion in TTM revenue, demonstrating solid scale within the regional banking sector. The company maintains a diversified revenue model spanning deposit products, commercial lending, and trust services, positioning it competitively within the regional banking landscape. With 2,349 employees and headquarters in Boston, Eastern Bankshares leverages its regional presence and community banking heritage to compete effectively against larger national institutions while maintaining operational efficiency and customer-centric service delivery. What this transaction means for investors. When reviewing insider transactions, average investors should be cautious before drawing any conclusions. After all, many insider sales are for ordinary reasons, such as prearranged sales or tax withholding. Therefore, it's always best to go back to basics and review a company's fundamentals to understand how it is performing as a business. Now, let's have a closer look at Eastern Bankshares (EBC). To begin, EBC stock has underperformed the broader stock market over the last few years. Since 2021, the stock has generated a total return of 26%, equating to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The S&P 500, meanwhile, has delivered an 80% total return, with a 12.5% CAGR. Eastern Bankshares Premium Feature Moneyball Superscore Today's Change ( 2.95 %) $ 0.64 Current Price Key data points. Market Cap Day's Range $ 21.51 - $ 22.28 52wk Range $ 16.61 - $ 23.77 Dividend Yield As for its underlying metrics, most look quite solid. The company recently reported $310 million in revenue, a 24% year-over-year jump. Net interest margin (NIM), a key performance indicator for any regional bank, was 3.70%, indicating that the EBC is generating a good spread between the interest it pays on deposits and the interest it earns on loans. Finally, its price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple is 12.2x, a modest ratio indicating that the stock has room to appreciate. As for concerns, there are some. For one, EBC is a regional bank, which makes it susceptible to regional economic conditions. In this case, that means the New England regional economy. If conditions were to deteriorate in this region, EBC's stock would likely suffer. Moreover, competition remains stiff in this region. In turn, EBC may be forced to pay higher interest rates on its deposits, which could put pressure on its NIM. Lastly, EBC has recently divested Eastern Insurance Group. That unit generated non-interest fee income for the company. With it now gone, EBC is more reliant on a favorable interest rate environment. In short, EBC is a regional bank whose stock has underperformed the broader market in recent years. However, its fundamentals look good on paper. That said, EBC also carries some risk, given its concentration in the New England region and its vulnerability to interest rate volatility. Should you buy stock in Eastern Bankshares right now? Before you buy stock in Eastern Bankshares, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Eastern Bankshares wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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