Peapack Private Bank & Trust

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private Bank & Trust are pleased to announce the addition of Nicholas LaMorte to the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) team as a Senior Managing Director. Nicholas, along with a growing team of CRE bankers, is responsible for cultivating the Bank's presence in new markets, increasing loan production and developing the Bank's CRE portfolio. To learn more about Nicholas: https://lnkd.in/eBZVur9w

Our bank team was thrilled to host a Financial Literacy workshop on "Smart Shopping and Consumer Awareness" at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest New Jersey. Using real-life scenarios, we helped children gain crucial skills in money management and smart spending.

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private Bank & Trust proudly share that Kenneth A. Stagnari has joined the Bank as a Senior Managing Director with the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) division. Kenneth joins a team of seasoned professionals charged with growing the Bank's CRE lending platform and expanding the Bank's reach into new markets. To learn more about Kenneth: https://lnkd.in/eimbMkch

The week opened with significant market turmoil as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq suffered their worst sessions of 2025 and entered correction territory, a direct consequence of growing anxieties surrounding economic growth, according to Peapack Private's Chief Investment Officer, John Creamer in today's Weekly Economic & Market Recap: Read The Weekly Economic & Market Recap: https://lnkd.in/ei6MnGxv

This month, we explored the “Economic and Financial Market Outlook for 2025” in our latest webinar. If you weren’t able to attend, you can access the replay and past webinars here: https://lnkd.in/ePSZDrry

We greatly appreciate our clients and the trust they place in us. Our mission is to ensure they feel supported and valued at every step. Rolnick Kramer Sadighi, LLP shares their experience: "We have built a strong relationship with the Bank over the last 10 years, and we are grateful for the attention and personal care they provide. Our relationship managers are proactive and consistently offer advice and solutions that are well thought out and designed to help us succeed.” Discover more of our client testimonials: https://lnkd.in/eMYjsXj3

Peapack Private is proud to support Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity through donations, volunteer events, and Gala sponsorships. As they celebrate 40 years, we proudly joined the Annual Hearts & Hammers Gala, honoring those making exceptional contributions to building affordable homes and fostering the community.

Cecelia Lardieri, Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Peapack Private, shares her expertise on building an engaged workforce in NEW JERSEY BANKERS ASSOCIATION’s Magazine. She emphasizes that "engaged employees are key to productivity and company success, but there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.”?Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euH4dpPQ

It was a volatile week for US equities as investors grappled with the potential effects of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. On Monday afternoon President Trump confirmed that 25% tariffs would take effect on the two North American nations Tuesday March 4th, while tariffs on China were raised to 20%, according to Peapack Private's Chief Investment Officer, John Creamer in today's Weekly Economic & Market Recap. To read The Weekly Economic & Market Recap, click here: https://lnkd.in/eMKrb7dp

Happy International Women’s Day. Peapack Private proudly celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in banking and beyond. Today, we honor their hard work, leadership, and achievements, while acknowledging the barriers they continue to overcome.