SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 06, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bank Opens Second Office In Back Bay In Mandarin Oriental Hotel
First Republic Bank, a leading provider of private banking, private business banking and wealth management services, today announced the opening of a second office in Boston at the landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
First Republic's new office will provide private banking, business banking, real estate lending, investment management, brokerage and trust services to individuals, their families and the businesses they own and manage. First Republic helps clients achieve all of their financial objectives by providing clients with a single relationship manager who can address both sides of the balance sheet.
"First Republic's office in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is a marquee location and continues our tradition of delivering a seamless level of client service unmatched in the banking industry," said Katherine August-deWilde, President and Chief Operating Officer of First Republic Bank. "First Republic's focus on creating value by managing clients' total financial needs is the reason we continue to grow in Boston."
The new office, located at 772 Boylston Street, is managed by Fatema Arande, a financial services professional with 15 years of banking experience. First Republic also has an office in downtown Boston at 160 Federal Street.
"First Republic's office in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is a terrific location and it's another great reason to bank with First Republic in Boston," said long-time client Frank McClelland, chef and owner of L'Espalier restaurant in Back Bay. "Working with my First Republic relationship manager, I can take care of all of my banking and wealth management needs with great service, efficiency and choice."
About First Republic Bank
First Republic Bank is a private bank and wealth management company offering personal banking, business banking, trust, brokerage and wealth management services. The Bank specializes in delivering personalized relationship-based service through preferred banking or trust offices in ten major metropolitan areas: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle, Boston and New York City. First Republic offers wealth management services through First Republic Wealth Advisors and First Republic Investment Management. Brokerage services are provided through First Republic Securities Company LLC and Trust services are provided through First Republic Trust Company. More information is available on the Bank's website at www.firstrepublic.com. First Republic is a division of Merrill Lynch Bank & Trust Co., FSB.


