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Commerce & Industry
Banking and Financial Services
Fueled by residential and commercial construction, strong population growth, a vibrant tourism industry, an excellent healthcare system, superior educational facilities and significant industrial development, the Wilmington area is home to a wide variety of financial and investment resources. Brokerage firms, financial managers and banking institutions abound, making Wilmington the financial center of southeastern North Carolina.
Many national, regional and local banks can be found along the southeastern coast. Such names as Bank of America, BB&T, Carolina First, Central Carolina Bank, East Carolina Bank, First Citizens Bank, NewBridge Bank, Port City Capital Bank, RBC Centura Bank and Wachovia Bank offer numerous banking choices. In addition, there are many financial advisors available to assist you. American Express Financial Advisors, Anlyan & Hively Wealth Management, Bailey Benefits Group, Copley Investment Management, Edward Jones, Fisher & Company CPAs, Fountain Financial Associates, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Keegan & Co., NewBridge Bank Investment & Trust Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Smith Barney, RSM McGladrey, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, Inc. and Wachovia Securities are just a few.
Looking to finance or refinance your home, rental property or beach house? Besides the mortgage divisions of major banks, there are many excellent mortgage lenders in our area offering a variety of products to suit your needs. Some of these are AAXA Discount Mortgage, Atlantic Coast Financial Services, Inc., Azalea Coast Mortgage Company, Coastline Mortgage Consultants, LLC, Irwin Mortgage Corporation, Lumina Mortgage, Mortgage South, Plantation Mortgage Consultants, Port City Mortgage Group and Stevens Mortgage Consulting.
Below is just a sampling of the many quality financial services providers available in our area. For a complete list of banks and other financial service providers, including branch locations, addresses and phone numbers, consult local telephone directories or contact area chambers of commerce (see the Area Overview chapter for a list of chambers of commerce). Also see our special online chapter, Home Ownership, for a list of banks and mortgage lenders.
Banks
Among the national, regional and local banks available in the three counties are: Bank of America, BB&T, Carolina First, Central Carolina Bank, Cooperative Bank, East Carolina Bank, First Citizens Bank, NewBridge Bank, Port City Capital Bank, RBC Centura Bank and Wachovia Bank.
First Federal Bank
1117 Military Cutoff Rd., Wilmington
(910) 509-2000
Calling themselves "the hometown bank of the Cape Fear region," First Federal Bank has expanded with new offices throughout New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties. In fact, the bank, which was established in June 1998, has grown so much that they changed their name in October 2006 from Bank of Wilmington to reflect their growth throughout the lower Cape Fear area. The bank prides itself on offering personal banking services with an exceptional level of customer service. They also offer a full array of business banking products for everything from small to large businesses, start-ups to well-established companies, as well as loans and e-banking.
Carolina First
3512 Oleander Dr., Wilmington
(910) 343-0940
Founded in 1986, Carolina First Bank prides itself on putting customers first. The bank offers an array of progressive, flexible services to meet its clients' varied needs. Carolina First Bank sets itself apart from the larger, multi-branch banks by taking a community-minded, personable approach to serving customers. The bank puts into practice the values of partnerships, developing relationships, supporting their community, and respecting their customers and employees. Their many services include personal, commercial and small business banking as well as wealth management and investor relations.
704 South College Rd., Wilmington
(910) 793-0196
1001 Military Cutoff Road Suite 100, Wilmington
(910) 679-1200
www.newbridgebank.com
With continuous operations in North Carolina since 1910, NewBridge Bank has worked hard for generations to earn their customers’ trust. As a result, they’ve grown to become one of the state’s leading community banks. At NewBridge Bank you'll find the friendly, comfortable service of a community bank and an assortment of premier personal and business banking solutions that will simplify your life and make your money work for you. Additionally, NewBridge Bank offers the complete and expanded deposit-insurance coverage of the FDIC.
Financial Services
Just a sampling of the many quality services available in our area are: American Express Financial Advisors, Anlyan & Hively Wealth Management, Bailey Benefits Group, Copley Investment Management, Edward Jones, Fisher & Company CPAs, Fountain Financial Associates, Jones Coggins & Co., Merrill Lynch, Morgan Keegan & Co., Charles Schwab & Co., Smith Barney, RSM McGladrey, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, Inc. and Wachovia Securities.
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