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Excellence in Service

United Bank’s story began on March 17, 1839. In the 186 years that have followed, we have grown from a single-office bank to a premier banking company with a strong presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Our flexible, local decision-making approach enables our team to create customized solutions to help United customers grow and thrive, satisfying a continued demand for a bank that focuses on service.

Pictured: United Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Action Committee members meet for their annual meeting.

United with the College of Charleston

United Bank first entered the Carolinas in 2020, following the acquisition of Charleston-based Carolina Financial Corp. Since then, the Bank has worked tirelessly to build new – and strengthen existing – relationships in the region. Our partnership with the College of Charleston represents a remarkable success story of community engagement. Through our internship program and recruitment initiatives, we have successfully placed several interns since 2021, many of which have accepted full-time positions after graduation within our Credit Administration and Wealth Management departments. However, our commitment extends beyond recruitment, as we actively support Cougar athletics and engage with student organizations. United employees regularly participate in the Finance Club as guest speakers and serve on the advisory board of the College’s Investment Program.

The College of Charleston stands as a cornerstone of the Charleston community, and United is honored to be a part of this vibrant educational ecosystem. We remain dedicated to expanding our partnership and supporting various student initiatives at the College and the Alumni Association.

United Bank Today

Pictured: United Bank employees and CEO, Richard M. Adams, Jr., celebrate the opening of its Charlotte branch, the newest regional office in the Carolinas.

Since entering the Carolinas, United has celebrated several notable industry accomplishments. In South Carolina, we are honored to have been named the Best-in-State bank by Forbes two years in a row, for 2023 and 2024. The Bank’s parent company, United Bankshares, Inc., maintains its position as one of only two major banking companies in the U.S. to be named a “Dividend King,” an exclusive list of companies that have increased dividends to shareholders for more than 50 consecutive years. We also continue to celebrate our position as one of the top five most Trustworthy Banks in America, named by Newsweek for four consecutive years.

United also continues to expand its presence, delivering best-in-class service to new customers and communities across our footprint. Our recent acquisition of Piedmont Bancorp, Inc. in Greater Atlanta is our 34th, and has helped our Company to reach more than $32 billion in assets and a network of over 240 locations across eight states, including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, as well as Washington, D.C.

While the Bank has continued to grow to serve more customers, United has maintained its ability to “get big and stay small,” keeping service at the heart of what we do. Our recent achievements and milestones are a testament to our commitment to serving our communities and customers with safe, sound, and secure practices – backed by strong earnings, sound asset quality, and strong capital – that have allowed the Company to weather any storm for 186 years.

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