Regions Private Wealth Management Wins Two Global Private Banking Innovation Awards for Second Consecutive Year
Regions Private Wealth Management Wins Two Global Private Banking Innovation Awards for Second Consecutive Year
Global Private Banker honors Regions Bank with Best Trust Services by a Private Bank and Best Wealth Planning Execution.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regions Bank on Thursday announced its Private Wealth Management division earned two top industry honors at the 2026 Global Private Banking Innovation Awards, marking the second consecutive year Regions has received these recognitions.
What awards did Regions Private Wealth Management receive?
Regions Private Wealth Management was recognized for excellence in client service, innovation, and wealth planning strategies in the following categories:
Best Trust Services by a Private Bank:
This award recognizes Regions’ ability to deliver customized trust and fiduciary solutions aligned with clients’ long-term financial goals. Examples include:
- Estate planning
- Wealth transfer strategies
- Fiduciary services
- Charitable giving
Regions prioritizes a relationship-based approach toward long-term wealth preservation. Advisors remain in tune with clients’ evolving needs, and plans are adapted and refined over time both in response to clients’ preferences and market conditions.
Best Wealth Planning Execution:
This recognition highlights Regions’ planning-first approach, delivering integrated strategies across:
- Business transition planning
- Executive compensation
- Philanthropic solutions
- Long-term wealth preservation
Each strategy is designed to align with a client’s unique goals, values and financial objectives.
How does Regions Private Wealth Management approach wealth planning?
“Our advisors invest the time to understand what matters most to each client and turn those priorities into actionable wealth strategies,” said Leslie Carter-Prall, Head of Regions Private Wealth Management. “This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the strength of our personalized approach to service.”
“Regions Wealth Management continues to grow by helping clients build, preserve, and transition wealth through thoughtful planning and innovative solutions,” added Bill Ritter, Head of Regions Wealth Management. “We’re honored to be recognized again for the work our teams do every day to support our clients for the long term.”
What are the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards?
Launched in 2009, the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards recognize excellence among private banking and wealth management organizations worldwide.
Awards are based on submissions reviewed by a panel of 25 industry professionals who consider:
- Innovation
- Client service
- Growth strategies
- Performance and business achievements
What other recognition did Regions Bank receive recently?
Regions Bank continues to receive industry recognitions across multiple lines of business, reflecting its deep commitment to customer service, innovation, and reputation.
- Seamless service through digital banking
- Delivering greater convenience and innovation for business banking clients
- Fostering customer loyalty and a powerful brand reputation
Further, Regions’ Institutional Services division within Regions Wealth Management was recently named to the National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) Top Defined Contribution Advisor Teams list. This recognition is awarded to firms providing retirement plan advisory services, fiduciary oversight and 401(k) solutions.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with approximately $161 billion in assets, is one of the nation’s largest providers of consumer banking, commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,200 banking offices and more than 1,750 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.
Global Private Banker’s 2026 Global Private Banking Innovation Awards were announced on June 4, 2026. The award referenced herein was granted by Global Private Banker based on its stated judging methodology and the submission materials for the applicable review period, which Global Private Banker describes as including qualitative and quantitative evaluation of items such as innovation, client experience and engagement, financial and business performance, and corporate strategy. This recognition is not representative of any one client’s experience and is not a guarantee of future investment performance, advisory outcomes, or client satisfaction. Compensation: Fee paid to rating provider for advertising materials after rating announced.
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