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Newsweek Names U.S. Century Bank Among Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions

coverage over the past two years, and an independent survey of more than 71,000 U.S. consumers. The analysis also incorporated 1.9 million social media reviews and 129 million mobile app reviews to identify the top 500 regional banks and top 500 credit unions nationwide. “This recognition reinforces our belief that community banking is built on trust, consistency and strong relationships,” said Luis de la Aguilera, chairman, president and CEO of U.S. Century Bank. “Our team remains focused on serving our clients with remarkable service and personalized solutions they have come to expect from us.”

U.S. Century Bank again was named to Newsweek magazine’s America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026 list, recognizing the top 500 regional banks and top 500 credit unions in the U.S. With $2.8 billion in assets, U.S. Century Bank is one of the largest community banks headquartered in Miami and the state of Florida. To compile the list, Newsweek collaborated with market data research firm Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek’s methodology evaluated institutions using a combination of financial indicators and customer feedback, including the Texas Ratio, profitability, net loans and leases, media Headquartered in Venice and continuing its expansion into Florida’s East Coast markets, Caldwell Trust Company has been recognized with five ADDY® Awards by the American Advertising Federation. Four awards honored the firm’s disciplined market entry into Vero Beach, while a fifth recognized its original publication, The Way It’s Meant to Be, which chronicles the company’s founding, board, governance and enduring fiduciary philosophy. The Gold ADDY was awarded for the grand opening invitation, a piece designed to communicate stability and institutional depth to Vero Beach families and professional advisors evaluating new entrants to the region. “The goal was not simply to announce a presence,” said Sheryl Vieira, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, based in the Downtown Sarasota office. “It was to establish trust from the outset by clearly defining who we are, how we are governed, and why that matters in a marketplace where firms frequently merge, sell, or rebrand.” Caldwell Trust Company Earns Five ADDY® Awards

“We are honored to be recognized by our peers,” said R.G. “Kelly” Caldwell, Jr., President & CEO. “These awards affirm a disciplined approach to growth and governance that has defined our firm for more than three decades. As we expand, our focus remains on preserving our independence and serving families across generations.”

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