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Parkside Financial Bank & Trust is a privately-held institution with a uniquely fresh perspective on

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust is a privately held institution with a uniquely fresh perspective on banking, commercial lending, trust, and family office services–one focused on creating unparalleled simplicity in today’s increasingly complex financial environment.

05/28/2026

Sabbatical Spotlight: Amy Brand, Senior Vice President | Trust & Family Office Advisor, Director of Investments

"In 2025, I had the opportunity to take my second sabbatical with Parkside. It looked very different from my first sabbatical in 2018.

Back then, I wasn’t married, didn’t have kids, and spent most of the time traveling around Hawaii and California. This time around, life had a different pace. In many ways, it made the experience even more meaningful.

A few highlights from my recent 4-week sabbatical:
• A girls trip to Disney World with my mom and my oldest daughter — such a special memory across three generations
• A few days in Las Vegas with my husband, including seeing the Eagles at the Sphere and some incredible meals
• Slowing down at home, where I picked up a new hobby (sourdough baking!), had many park dates with my daughters and wrapped up the time off at the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dogtown

Parkside’s sabbatical program reflects a culture that truly values both hard work and the people behind it. Someone is always coming and going from sabbatical, which creates great energy in the organization as we all share our plans with each other and recount the highlights when we return to the office. This program would not be possible without everyone working together and encouraging one another to take time away to come back re-energized.

For every 5 years of full-time service, Parkside offers a 4-week paid sabbatical and travel stipend to allow employees time to explore, connect, and recharge.

05/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome our 2026 Summer Interns, Kylie Beasley, Ben Lampe, Rachen Van Rhein, and Luke Wolz, to the Parkside St. Louis team!

Over the course of their 10-week rotational program, they’ll gain hands-on experience across our business lines, work closely with dedicated mentors, and contribute to day-to-day operations. Interns will also take part in corporate social events, on-site client engagements, a community day of service, and more.

Learn more about our outstanding interns: https://pfbtinternblog.squarespace.com/parkside-interns/2026

05/26/2026

We'd like to wish a very happy 5-year anniversary to Britni Gortner, Assistant Vice President | Commercial Lender. We are thankful for your exceptional contributions and dedication to Parkside. Thank you for all you do!

05/25/2026

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust is closed today, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. You can access your accounts 24/7/365 via our mobile apps and online platforms.

We look forward to serving our partners on Tuesday, May 26th.

To view our Holiday Schedule, please visit: https://buff.ly/Ie0JfGE

05/22/2026

Parkside was honored to support Roundup River Ranch Ranch as a Tribute Sponsor at their recent Taste of Camp event! Tait Johnson, Senior Vice President, Trust & Family Office Advisor, actively volunteers with the impactful organization. His wife, Sarah, serves as President & Chief Executive Officer.

Roundup River Ranch offers children with life-altering diagnoses, and their families, opportunities to embrace joy, create connection, foster independence, and build hope through free, medically-supported camp programs. At their beautiful Colorado ranch they offer their campers and families the chance to enjoy the most extraordinarily ordinary joys of childhood.

05/21/2026

Sabbatical Spotlight: Bob Grunzinger, Executive Vice President | Trust & Family Office Chief Operating Officer

“During my Sabbatical, we planned two different types of trips to places my family had never visited. Our first leg was Hawaii, where we spent time on the Big Island and Oahu. Highlights included: snorkeling off a black sand beach, amazing meals (including many delicious versions of Spam dishes), a visit to Volcano National Park where we witnessed a lava eruption from the Kilauea volcano, a luau (some claim to have pictures of me hula dancing), Visiting Pearl Harbor, taking surfing lessons, and a day trip to Kualoa Ranch (site of some famous film locations).”

“After a brief return home, where we celebrated our daughter’s graduation, we embarked on the second leg of the sabbatical. This time to visit National Parks out west. We flew to Las Vegas and drove to Zion, followed by stops at Bryce Canyon, Death Valley, Sequoia, Kings Canyon and finally ending with an amazing stay at Yosemite to complete the 1,286-mile road trip.”

“The Parkside Sabbatical is truly a gift in many ways. It creates a fixed deadline where projects, tasks, routines, and workflow must be completed, reassigned, reworked or recycled. The Sabbatical requires collaboration, but it also reinforces delegation and elevation. It creates a literal and figurative clean slate upon your return. Most importantly, it allowed for some beautiful quality time and adventure with my wife, Amy, and our children Abby and Ryan. We will cherish this time forever and we are grateful to all of Parkside for this wonderful opportunity.”

For every 5 years of full-time service, Parkside offers a 4-week paid sabbatical and travel stipend to allow employees time to explore, connect, and recharge.

05/20/2026

We’re excited to announce that Emily Hahn has joined our Denver office as our newest Trust Advisor!

Emily has spent her career advising individuals and families through the creation, implementation, and administration of thoughtful estate plans designed to protect assets, reflect personal values, and provide clarity across generations. Known for her approachable style and attention to detail, she builds trust through strong relationships and thoughtful communication, and is committed to delivering a truly uncommon, client-first experience. Please join us in welcoming Emily to the team!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/zlrLYqO

05/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome Mark Vaporean to Parkside as our newest Trust & Family Office Analyst!

Mark brings experience in private markets and fund structures, along with a strong background in data quality analysis and managing complex datasets. In his role, he will support portfolio analysis, reporting, and client service, helping to deliver accurate, actionable insights as part of Parkside’s integrated wealth management approach. Please join us in welcoming Mark to Parkside!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/o9XQ2mF

05/15/2026

Last week, Parksiders volunteered at Stix Early Childhood Center for JA in a Day, where they introduced first graders to the roles people play in their local economy and helped them understand families, neighborhoods, money, and the difference between needs and wants. Through fun, hands on activities, students learn how families earn money, how entrepreneurs meet needs and wants, and how businesses provide goods, services, and jobs for the community.

Thank you to Jen, LaKesha, Mayda, Eddie, Mary-Cait, Samantha, Alex, and Jesse for volunteering your time to this impactful Junior Achievement program!

05/14/2026

Sabbatical Spotlight: Kinna Gray, Senior Vice President | Loan Operations

“During my sabbatical, I took two trips—both amazing, but very different vibes. First up was a girls’ trip to Cancun, Mexico, where relaxation was the only item on the agenda. Beach days, pool nights, and amazing food. My second trip was a family vacation to Jamaica, where we switched gears completely and chose adventure—climbing Dunns River Falls, ATV rides, ziplining, and even a dolphin encounter! And just when I thought the trip couldn’t get any better, it ended with the best surprise of all - finding out I was going to be a grandma!”

“Looking back, my sabbatical was exactly what I needed. It gave me time to unplug, reset, and be fully present for moments that really matter. Personally, it meant making memories I’ll never forget—and stepping into an exciting new chapter as a grandma. Professionally, it reminded me how important it is to step away and recharge in order to come back with renewed energy and perspective. It also reinforced my appreciation for working at Parkside, where benefits like this make space for meaningful life experiences outside of work.”

For every 5 years of full-time service, Parkside offers a 4-week paid sabbatical and travel stipend to allow employees time to explore, connect, and recharge. This month we're featuring some of the incredible sabbatical experiences our team had in 2025!

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