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M&T bank/wilmington trust women leaders to receive 2026 awards from American Banker. Oct 01, 2026, 14:05 ET Meghan Shue, Carly Nathanson and Mary-Ammielle Stone selected as part of the publication's 2026 annual honors program BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) and its subsidiary, Wilmington Trust, announced today that three of its leaders will receive awards as part of this year's American Banker "Most Powerful Women in Banking" program and celebration held in New York City later this month. This year's awardees include: * Meghan Shue - EVP, Chief Investment Strategist for Wilmington Trust, the bank's Wealth Management and Institutional Services division, was included in the publication's "Most Powerful Women in Banking: Women to Watch" list. Meghan has been honored by the magazine in previous years. * Carly Nathanson - SVP, Senior Investment Advisor for Wilmington Trust, was included in the "Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT" category, which celebrates rising and talented women at earlier stages of their career. * Mary-Ammielle Stone - SVP, Small Business Lending Manager for M&T, was also included as part of the "NEXT" program. For both Carly Nathanson and Mary-Ammielle Stone, this is their first inclusion in the American Banker honors. Now in its 24th year, "The Most Powerful Women in Banking" awards program recognizes women whose leadership, performance and impact are critical for the banking and financial services sector. The "Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT" award recognizes high-achieving women 40 years of age and under who have successfully executed major projects, initiated meaningful change or are positioned to play a critical role for their employers and the industry. "All three of our 2026 award recipients are well-deserving of these awards," said Kevin Pearson, M&T Bank's Vice Chairman. "We have established a great tradition of celebrating our women leaders here at M&T and Wilmington Trust. We are proud of Meghan, Carly and Mary-Ammielle and look forward to watching their accomplishments as they continue to do great things." Honorees will be recognized on October 22, 2026 at a dinner and ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. ABOUT M&T BANK M&T Bank is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, NY. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, provides banking products and services with a branch and ATM network spanning the eastern U.S. from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are provided in select markets in the U.S. and abroad by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. For more information about M&T Bank, visit www.mtb.com. ABOUT WILMINGTON TRUST Wilmington Trust's Wealth Management offers a wide array of personal trust, planning, fiduciary, asset management, private banking, and family office services designed to help high-net-worth individuals and families grow, preserve, and transfer wealth. Wilmington Trust focuses on serving families with whom it can build long-term relationships, many of which span multiple generations. Wilmington Trust also provides Corporate and Institutional Services for clients internationally. It has clients in all 50 states and numerous countries, with offices throughout the United States and internationally in London, Dublin and Frankfurt. For more information, visit www.wilmingtontrust.com. ABOUT AMERICAN BANKER Through independent journalism, expert analysis, proprietary research and benchmarking, American Banker delivers the information financial leaders need to navigate critical opportunities and risks - AI and technology innovation, policy and regulation, M&A and risk and resilience. American Banker connects a financial services community of more than 950,000 professionals in person and online. Applicants for American Banker awards must be employed by a private-sector bank or financial services company. Applicants who work in the U.S., Canada, or western Europe OR whose firms are based in the U.S., Canada or Western Europe, will be considered for individual recognition. There are no fees to apply. From American Banker: "The Most Powerful Women in Banking comprises five distinct rankings: Banking, Finance, Women to Watch, Top Teams and NEXT. For the Banking, Finance and Women to Watch lists, quantitative data such as year-over-year 2025 and Q1 2026 financial performance (or similar metrics for roles without P&L responsibility) and qualitative factors such as new technology investment, product development, gains in operational efficiencies, and demonstrated commitment to the employees, customers and communities they serve are considered to determine rank... The NEXT list ranks leaders aged 40 and below based on their growing contributions to their banks." MEDIA CONTACT Patrick Fitzgibbons, Senior Public Relations Manager, Wilmington Trust, [email protected] Wilmington Trust is a registered service mark used in connection with various fiduciary and non-fiduciary services offered by certain subsidiaries of M&T Bank Corporation including, but not limited to, Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company (M&T Bank), Wilmington Trust Company (WTC) operating in Delaware only, Wilmington Trust, N.A. 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People moves: RIA Beacon Pointe hires execs from BlackRock, Vanguard. In other moves, Glenmede hired four new executives from the bank-and-trust sector, $2 billion RIA Novare hired a legacy planner from Vanguard, and Citi Private Bank snagged an investment lead from Bank of America. Alex Ortolani, Senior Reporter, Wealth Management September 8, 2026 Beacon Pointe Advisors, an acquisitive Newport Beach, Calif.-based registered investment advisor with about $63 billion in client assets, has appointed Katie Cullen, formerly of BlackRock, as chief growth and integration officer and Sarah Green, formerly of Vanguard, as chief risk and compliance officer. Cullen brings experience in strategic execution, executive coaching and organizational growth to oversee the firm's Practice Management, M&A and Strategic Integration teams in the newly created role, the company said. She previously led BlackRock Business Consulting, where she worked with financial services executives and advisors on strategy and business performance. She also held senior strategy roles at Schwab Advisor Services and served 11 years as a U.S. Army Reserve Logistics Officer. Beacon Pointe's M&A team and function remain unchanged and are led by Jack Cooper and Jacob Vick, according to an emailed statement from CEO Matthew Cooper. "We are adding Katie now as we further scale the business and our executive leadership team," he said. "She's a proven leader with incredible industry experience and knowledge. She's tasked with the strategic integration of new advisors and firms acquired by Beacon Pointe, as well as supporting and accelerating organic growth." Green joins from Vanguard, where she served as global head of financial crimes and code of conduct, overseeing compliance programs including know-your-customer, anti-money laundering and trade surveillance. She previously led FINRA's AML examination unit and held several roles at the SEC, managing examination programs for broker/dealers. "We went through a thoughtful and rigorous process to identify the very best candidates," Cooper said in a statement. "They bring tremendous expertise and will strengthen key strategic areas for Beacon Pointe." Glenmede hires senior advisors across four markets. Glenmede, a Philadelphia-based wealth and investment management firm overseeing $53 billion in assets, has appointed several senior advisors across its New York, Northern New Jersey, Cleveland and Pittsburgh offices. Louis Porta joins the RIA from Wilmington Trust as investment advisor and managing director in New York. He has 25 years of experience building customized portfolios for families and institutions. Christina Duffy left Beacon Trust for the role and joins as a fiduciary advisor and managing director in Northern New Jersey with 25 years of wealth advisory experience. Michael Novak, who had been with Northern Trust Corporation, joins in Cleveland as a fiduciary advisor and managing director with more than 30 years of experience, while Jack Glending joins as an investment advisor and vice president. Steven Kaczynski Jr., formerly with PNC, joins in Pittsburgh as an investment advisor and managing director with more than 12 years of experience advising ultra-high-net-worth families. "These additions reflect Glenmede's continued ability to attract experienced professionals within the communities we serve," Adam Douberly, regional director of Glenmede's private wealth group, said in a statement. Novare Capital hires legacy planning specialist from Vanguard. Novare Capital Management, a Charlotte, N.C.-based RIA overseeing more than $2 billion in assets, has hired Jessica Rickert as senior vice president, legacy planning specialist. Rickert spent the past 13 years at Vanguard managing client relationships, including eight years as an ultra-high-net-worth relationship manager. After that, she worked as a family legacy specialist, partnering with wealth advisors and estate and tax strategists to support families through wealth and business transitions. "By intentionally building relationships with the next generation early, advisors can help families move through those transitions with greater confidence and continuity," Rickert said in a statement. Novare sold a minority stake to Emigrant Partners in January 2025. Citi Private Bank names investment counselor team lead for central region. Citi Private Bank has appointed Michelle Pryor as investment counselor team lead for the central region, based in Dallas, Texas. Pryor joins from Bank of America Private Bank, where she most recently served as a market leader in Dallas, focused on enhancing the client experience and fostering collaboration among team members. Prior to that role, she worked at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and a Dallas-based family office. Pryor will join the firm in November, according to the bank. Senior Reporter, Wealth Management Alex Ortolani is a New York-based senior reporter with Wealth Management with a focus on deals, moves and trends in the registered investment advisor space. In addition to financial and business reporting, he has worked in media relations and corporate communications for tech firms and Fortune 500 companies.