Pinnacle Financial Partners enters Auburn, Ala. with veteran banker Martee Moseley as market executive

Moseley to build Pinnacle’s presence and team in the market starting with one financial advisor and one assistant.

AUBURN, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) has named Martee Moseley as a financial advisor and market executive to lead the firm’s expansion into Auburn, Ala. This marks Pinnacle’s first entry into the Auburn market. The move continues the firm’s strategy of building in high-growth Southeastern communities by recruiting experienced local leaders to establish the bank and build high-performing teams.

“Auburn is one of the most dynamic communities in Alabama, with steady population growth, a strong university presence and a business community that continues to evolve,” said Chris Abele, Pinnacle’s head of banking in Alabama. “It’s perfect for the Pinnacle model, where experienced advisors can deliver sophisticated solutions with local decision making and the feel of a community bank. Martee understands Auburn better than anyone, and she knows how to assemble a team that puts clients first.”

Joining Moseley is Terri Porter, who serves as a financial advisor assistant. Walker Wise, Auburn resident and Synovus commercial banker working in nearby Montgomery, Ala. will also join the local team and move to an office there. Work to secure a temporary location is underway, with expectations of offering the full suite of financial products and services as soon as possible. A permanent location could be open within 18-24 months.

“This is home for me, and I’ve spent my career building relationships with business owners and families here,” said Moseley. “Pinnacle gives us the ability to offer more to those clients while still making decisions right here in Auburn. We’re building a team that can serve people in a more personal way and help them grow with confidence.”

“Martee has earned the trust of this community over decades, and that matters when you’re building something new,” said Mark Snead, Pinnacle’s regional president. “She brings deep relationships, a strong track record and a reputation for doing right by her clients. That’s exactly the kind of leader who can build a high-performing team and establish Pinnacle’s presence the right way.”

Moseley has more than 26 years of experience in financial services, most recently serving as market president at MAX Credit Union in Auburn, where she led business development, managed a commercial portfolio and helped expand the firm’s presence in the market. Before that, she spent 10 years with Regions Bank as a vice president and community banker responsible for growing and managing business banking relationships across East Alabama. She began her career with AmSouth Bank in the management trainee program and then holding roles in Huntsville and Auburn.

Moseley earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Auburn University and has been deeply involved in the community, including leadership roles with the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Auburn Rotary Club, Industrial Development Board and several education and nonprofit organizations.

Porter has more than 34 years of experience and also comes from MAX Credit Union, most recently as a servicing manager and loan processor. She also served at Regions Bank as a business banking executive.

Wise has been with Synovus since 2024 and worked at Jackson Thornton as an accountant prior to that. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Auburn University and his master’s in accounting at Auburn University at Montgomery.

Pinnacle’s recent merger with Synovus gives the firm extensive reach throughout Alabama, including Huntsville, Jasper, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Dothan, Enterprise, Mobile and the Gulf Coast. The firm has successfully earned significant market share in these communities and others throughout the Southeast through its model of recruiting top local talent and offering their clients a combination of service and deep resources unavailable at other banks.

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (“Pinnacle”) is a $123 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.

Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 12 in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, its 10th consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

*As of June 30, 2025, according to FDIC data.