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Regions Bank appoints private wealth exec for Georgia, Carolinas

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July 21, 2026

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Regions Bank appointed Thom Smith as Private Wealth Management regional executive for Georgia and the Carolinas. In this role, he will lead teams to provide retirement planning, trust planning, charitable giving and other services, according to a press release.

He will serve high-net worth clients in Albany, Atlanta, Augusta and Savannah, Georgia; Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina; and Charleston, Columbia and Greenville in South Carolina.

Prior to joining Regions, he served as a managing director at Fifth Third Private Bank.

"After many years in the industry, the opportunity to join a company like Regions, with its strong reputation, collaborative culture and commitment to client service, was incredibly compelling," Smith said in the release. "I look forward to working with this talented team to deepen client relationships, invest in our associates, strengthen collaboration across the bank and drive thoughtful, disciplined growth across Georgia and the Carolinas."