Summary
Amerant Bancorp Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Amerant Bank, N.A. that provides banking products and services to individuals and businesses in the United States and internationally. The company offers checking, savings, and money market accounts; and certificates of deposits. It also provides variable and fixed rate commercial real estate loans; loans secured by owner-occupied properties; loans to domestic and foreign individuals primarily secured by personal residence; working capital loans, asset-based lending, participations in shared national credits, purchased receivables, and small business administration loans; loans to financial institutions and acceptances; and consumer loans and overdrafts, such as automobile, personal, or loans secured by cash or securities and revolving credit card agreements. In addition, the company offers trust and estate planning products and services to high-net-worth customers, brokerage and investment advisory services in global capital markets, and wealth management and fiduciary services. Further, it provides debit and credit cards, night depositories, direct deposits, cashier's checks, safe deposit boxes, letters of credit, and treasury management services, including wire transfer, remote deposit capture, and automated clearinghouse services; derivative instruments; and online and mobile banking, account balances, statements and other documents, online transfers and bill payment, and electronic delivery of customer statements services, as well as automated teller machines, and banking by mobile devices, telephone, and mail. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 24 banking centers comprising 17 in Florida and 7 in Texas. It also operates loan production offices in Tampa, Florida. The company was formerly known as Mercantil Bank Holding Corporation and changed its name to Amerant Bancorp Inc. in June 2019. Amerant Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
History
Amerant was founded in 1975 as the Intercontinental Bank of Miami, a Florida state-chartered bank. Through numerous mergers, the Bank became known as Intercontinental Bank and then Amerant Bank, N.A in 2013. On June 30, 2017, Amerant Bank, N.A. and Amerant Bancorp, Inc. became publicly traded companies.
Mission
Amerant Bancorp is dedicated to delivering superior, community-oriented and convenient banking products and services to our retail, corporate and commercial and high net-worth clients.
Vision
Amerant Bancorp strives to expand relationships with our clients, delivering services, products and insights with creativity, technology and excellent customer service.
Key Team
Mr. Carlos Iafigliola (Exec. VP & CFO)
Ms. Mariola Sanchez (Exec. VP & Chief People Officer)
Mr. Armando Fleitas (Sr. VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer)
Mr. S. Marshall Martin (Exec. VP, Chief Admin. & Legal Officer)
Ms. Laura Rossi (Sr. VP, Head of Investor Relations & Sustainability)
Ms. Christine Esteve (Exec. VP & Chief Marketing Officer)
Mr. Julio V. Pena (Sr. VP of Securities Counsel & Assistant Corp. Sec.)
Recognition and Awards
Amerant Bancorp has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2017 and 2018 U.S. Banker’s Community Banker of the Year. In 2016, Amerant established the Harvey T. Bargain Community Involvement Award, which recognizes and rewards employees who are instrumental in making meaningful contributions to the communities they serve.
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