Florida Banking December 2025/January 2026

PERSONAL TRANSACTIONS Greenleaf Trust Opens Naples Office, Hires Stetson Greenleaf Trust, one of Michigan's first privately held and managed trust-only banks, opened a new office in Naples, its first location outside of Michigan. The office allows Greenleaf Trust to offer face-to face service for Florida-based clients and ensure continuity for families with ties to both states. It also marks a long-term commitment to the region, where the firm now provides its full suite of services, including wealth management, retirement planning, trust administration and family office support. Jeannine Stetson, CTFA, CDFA, joins Greenleaf

Trust as vice president, senior trust relationship officer. She is the first team member in the Florida office and will play a foundational role in building the company’s presence in the region. Stetson brings more than two decades of experience serving families in Southwest Florida in trust and estate administration, financial planning and multigenerational client service. She earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a minor in economics from Hodges University and is a graduate of FBA’s Trust School and ABA’s National Trust School.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Hires Mitchell and Cote Sanibel Captiva Community Bank welcomed Peggy Mitchell as a commercial loan closer at the bank’s Bridge Branch in Fort Myers. She will manage the end-to-end commercial loan closing process, ensuring smooth and timely execution. Mitchell previously worked as a loan specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration where she processed, evaluated and managed loans for small businesses, ensuring compliance with U.S. Small Business Administration guidelines. The bank also welcomed Teresa Cote as a senior loan processor, located at the bank’s Bridge Branch in Fort Myers. With over 20 years’ experience, Cote has a proven record of managing mortgage files from application to closing. Her substantial background includes extensive experience with both mortgage companies and the U.S. Small Business Administration, ensuring compliance with diverse federal and industry regulations.

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Bradesco Bank Leadership Transition

The FBA congratulates Carlos Leibowicz on his appointment as President & CEO of Bradesco Bank as of Nov. 1, 2025. We also extend our sincere appreciation to his predecessor Henrique Lima, who also served as a dedicated member of the FBA’s Government Relations Council. Further announcements will be forthcoming from Bradesco Bank!

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