One spring, four different, but complementary, individuals gathered to discuss a shared
vision—assemble talented thought leaders to establish a financial institution that could
breathe new life into business banking and wealth management. Throughout their extensive careers, they had recognized an under-served niche. To fill that void, they founded Parkside Financial Bank & Trust: an independent financial institution with an integrated way of conducting business, designed specifically to serve the needs of discerning families and privately held businesses.
vision—assemble talented thought leaders to establish a financial institution that could
breathe new life into business banking and wealth management. Throughout their extensive careers, they had recognized an under-served niche. To fill that void, they founded Parkside Financial Bank & Trust: an independent financial institution with an integrated way of conducting business, designed specifically to serve the needs of discerning families and privately held businesses.
Parkside Financial Bank & Trust Founders

James Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
314.290.8611

Andrew Hereford
President
Commercial Lender
Co-Founder
314.290.8630

Matthew Wagner
Chief Practice Officer
Trust & Family Office Advisor
Co-Founder
314.290.8640
James Hannon
Executive Vice President
Bank Operations
jhannon@pfbt.com
314.290.8610
314.290.8610
Joyce Kampwerth
Senior Vice President
Compliance & CRA Officer
Meredith Osborn
Assistant Vice President
Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources