From your first conversation with our bankers, you will notice the difference — one that resonates with our Clients.
It is the timeless expression of our culture, reflecting the blending of the best traditions of European banking and the expectations of our successful American Clients.
Applying our client-centric philosophy, we are committed to providing extraordinary service, delivered by experienced banking professionals — service that provides solutions to the challenges our clients may face.
The PrivateBank environment is one where Focus, Execution, Continuity, Confidentiality and Lifetime Relationships converge to create one of the most unique organizations in the financial services industry.
At The PrivateBank, efficiency and technology are never a substitute for personal attention. Our banking professionals make decisions locally, quickly and efficiently to best serve the individual needs of each client.
The PrivateBank Business Model —
Designed For Extraordinary Client Service
The Company uses a European tradition of “private banking” as a model to develop lifetime relationships with our clients. The PrivateBank is dedicated to creating, building and preserving wealth for our clients.
After establishing The PrivateBank branches in suburban Chicago, PrivateBancorp expanded into Milwaukee and suburban St. Louis and Detroit. Chicago-based PrivateBancorp recently announced completion of the acquisition of Piedmont Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Piedmont Bank of Georgia in the Buckhead area of Atlanta.
At The PrivateBank, you will be served by your Managing Director, a seasoned professional, who will assume personal responsibility for helping you create, grow and preserve your wealth. Through your Managing Director, you will access the services of experts in real estate financing, investment, treasury services, trusts, customized credit, business lending and more. Be assured that all of your transactions will be handled with the utmost discretion. Paul Clendening, President and Chief Operating Officer stated, “Our efforts in Community Development are focused on developing relationships. We will work closely with Community organizations. Through our joint efforts we will help provide housing, financing, knowledge and expertise where this assistance is most needed.”
Relationship Banking Is the Key
“Our relationship style of banking will encourage you to feel comfortable as our client. Our team of banking professionals is committed to consistently deliver for you, the right way, the first time,” Clendening said.
“With the financial strength of The PrivateBank permitting significant loan limits, we offer a full range of Business Banking, Private Banking, Treasury Management and Wealth Management services to our Clients backed by our commitment to provide each Client with extraordinary personal service,” stated Calvin Kleinmann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“Simply put, teaming up with the PrivateBancorp organization provides us with a meaningful advantage in offering private banking and wealth management services to affluent individuals, professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We’re pleased to be a part of The PrivateBank and expect to grow with them,” concluded Kleinmann.
Perspectives That Set Us Apart Bring Us Closer To You
The PrivateBank is different from any financial institution you may have experienced in this era marked by mega-banks and mass mergers. It is a service-driven organization focused on serving the needs of each client. We take the time to know and fully understand your financial situation. Ralph Mandell, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Private Bancorp, Inc. said, “We are excited about forming The PrivateBank — Kansas City. It is a continuation of our stated strategic objective of pursuing growth opportunities in the Midwest and other dynamic growth markets.
“Partnering with prominent bankers who share our philosophy of client service has been a key to maintaining our unique approach to private banking and corporate culture, resulting in a period of strong growth. We know that they understand and support the business model we operate; a model that we believe is unique in our markets,” concluded Mandell.
Technology and Communications of the First Order
At The PrivateBank you may access pertinent account information via your computer or touch-tone phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our electronic offerings are created to enhance personal service, not replace it. You are always welcome to visit The PrivateBank in person. Your Managing Director may also bring banking services to you, at your convenience, in your office or home.
The PrivateBank employs state-of-the-art security technology to give you a high level of data protection. Our security encryption “scrambles” your PrivateBank information so that it can only be read and used by you and The PrivateBank, and not by unauthorized eyes while in transit on the Internet.
Extraordinary Service to Our Clients;
Attention Beyond Compare
At The PrivateBank our mission is to provide each client with an innovative and relevant mix of financial services that will help create, grow and preserve their secure future. Our commitment to you is to provide levels of service, responsiveness, integrity and confidentiality that consistently exceed your expectations.
Allow us to introduce you to our style of relationship banking. It is a very distinct banking style that sets us apart from the commonplace market, which is exactly what you deserve.
