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Three SMBC MANUBANK Colleagues Named to Top 100 Bankers List by the Los Angeles Business Journal

Daniel Rogerson, Subbu Viswanathan, and Bryan Flores selected as standouts in the competitive Los Angeles banking landscape.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Showcasing SMBC MANUBANK’s broad range of commercial banking expertise, three of the bank’s veteran leaders joined the elite ranks of Top 100 Bankers in Los Angeles announced by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ).

Those recognized among the region’s premier talent include Daniel Rogerson, MD, Co-Head of Commercial Finance; Subbu Viswanathan, MD, Head of Franchise Finance; and Bryan Flores, Director, Specialty Deposits.

This is a new award category from the LABJ. To be included in the inaugural Top 100 list is a testament to the impactful support and effective solutions these dedicated bankers consistently provide their clients—skillfully meeting the diverse financial needs of businesses helping to drive economic growth across Southern California and nationwide.

“It’s gratifying to see our colleagues honored for their contributions to the ongoing success of our clients and the organization,” said Hillary Savoie, Chief Banking Officer at SMBC MANUBANK. “I’m tremendously proud of Daniel, Subbu, and Bryan for earning this distinction and representing the bank in such a positive way.”

To commemorate the achievement, SMBC MANUBANK leaders celebrated with Mr. Rogerson, Mr. Viswanathan, and Mr. Flores during a VIP awards reception on May 15 hosted at the LABJ headquarters. The bank was a Platinum Sponsor of this event to further highlight the team’s inclusion alongside other LA banking industry luminaries. SMBC MANUBANK’s three winners were featured in the Top 100 Bankers special issue of the LABJ print and digital editions published on May 19.

ABOUT SMBC MANUBANK

SMBC MANUBANK is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc., a member of SMBC Group—a global leader in finance and innovation. SMBC MANUBANK delivers tailored financial solutions, combined with first-class technology and a client-first service model. Our trusted advisors bring decades of commercial banking experience in diversified industries and specialty banking. SMBC MANUBANK’s digital division, Jenius Bank™, offers consumers tools and insights to better manage their personal finances and grow wealth. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, SMBC MANUBANK also has offices in Beverly Hills, Brea, Encino, Glendale, Newport Beach, San Jose, Torrance, and Woodland Hills. For more information, visit www.smbcmanubank.com. Member FDIC.

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