Pinnacle Financial Partners adds Ricky Poole as financial advisor in Midland, South Carolina

Pinnacle Financial Partners adds Ricky Poole as financial advisor in Midland, South Carolina

SUMTER, S.C., July 8, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus bank earlier this year, has hired Ricky Poole as a financial advisor in its Sumter office. Poole brings more than 15 years of banking experience, joining the firm after serving as financial sales manager at First Citizens Bank.

"Ricky has spent his career helping people make sound financial decisions and building lasting relationships in this community," said Stephen Williamson, market executive. "He understands that good advice starts with listening, and he'll be a trusted resource for clients as they work toward their financial goals."

In Poole's role with Pinnacle, he will provide comprehensive financial, investment and wealth management guidance to local businesses and clients. Before joining First Citizens, he held leadership positions with 1st Franklin Financial, including regional operations director and branch manager.

Poole is active in the local community and is a member of the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and has served on the Sumter Habitat for Humanity board and development committee. He also volunteers with Hope Harvest Food Bank and Junior Achievement. Poole is a student at the South Carolina Bankers School at the Darla Moore School of Business.

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. ("Pinnacle") is a $123 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.

Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 12 in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, its 10th consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America's Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

*As of June 30, 2025, according to FDIC data.