September 1, 2024. Passumpsic Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Soper as its new Vice President and Senior Trust Officer. With nearly 30 years in the financial industry, Mr. Soper is a forward-thinking, solution-oriented wealth management expert with extensive experience serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, including professional athletes, celebrities, endowments, non-profits, and institutional clients. He has held key roles at Chase Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Fidelity Bank, Rabobank, Moody Bank, Lakeland Bank, and, most recently, served as Senior Vice President of Client Services at Wright Investors’ Service.
Founded in 1853, Passumpsic Bank is a modern, diversified community bank dedicated to growing the communities it serves through economic, social, and cultural investment. With assets nearing $842 million, eleven branches across northeastern Vermont and northern New Hampshire, and a strong Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio of 18.31%, the bank has been recognized as a Top 200 Community Bank in the U.S. and Vermont’s #1 Best-in-State Bank by Forbes. Passumpsic Bank values career growth and has a strong track record of promoting from within, with entry-level employees advancing to executive roles, including its last president.
This executive search was led by Chris Kelley, Senior Partner, and William Wegener, Senior Associate.