Associated Bank Private Wealth Adds Kelly Mould, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Trust and Advisory Services

GREEN BAY, Wis., September 14, 2026 - Associated Bank today announced the addition of Kelly Mould, J.D., senior vice president and managing director of Trust and Advisory Services, and expanded responsibilities for several experienced professionals on its Private Wealth team in Green Bay and Northeast Wisconsin, further strengthening the bank's longstanding trust, fiduciary and wealth management capabilities in the region.

This appointment brings senior expertise and local knowledge to a market where Associated has deep roots in trust and fiduciary services. The team is part of Associated's broader investment in its Private Wealth business and its commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions to individuals, families, businesses and institutions.

"Associated Bank's roots in Green Bay date back more than 160 years, showcasing our long-standing commitment to the clients, families and businesses that call Northeast Wisconsin home," said Jayne Hladio, executive vice president and president of Associated Bank Private Wealth. "As a bank and trust company headquartered in Green Bay, we understand the importance of this community and are continuing to invest in the talent and expertise we bring to our clients, with deep local knowledge and sophisticated fiduciary, wealth management and financial planning capabilities that expand with these new team members."

The addition of Mould reflects Associated's continued commitment to strengthening its wealth management team. Stacy Stecker, who was recently appointed senior vice president, director of Private Banking, Community Markets, is focused on delivering exceptional private banking services across Northeastern Wisconsin, St. Louis and Rochester, Minn. From Associated's Green Bay headquarters, she collaborates closely with bank leadership to develop strategies that support clients and communities across these markets.

The Green Bay and Northeast Wisconsin additions are part of a broader strengthening of Associated's Private Wealth, trust and private banking capabilities across the bank's footprint. The bank has also expanded the responsibilities of several senior leaders, including Tom Baranko, J.D., CTFA®, senior vice president and senior director of Fiduciary Administration.

Baranko brings extensive fiduciary expertise that will strengthen Associated's trust capabilities across its footprint. Together with Mould's expanded trust and wealth role, the appointments reinforce Associated's integrated approach to serving clients across markets.

Associated Bank Private Wealth provides a comprehensive range of wealth management, trust, fiduciary, investment and private banking services designed to help individuals, families, businesses and institutions manage and preserve their wealth. Through an integrated team of professionals, Associated delivers customized strategies and solutions aligned with clients' financial goals and needs.

ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of approximately $52 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from over 200 banking locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska. The Company also operates loan production offices in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.