First Republic Wins Top Award for Private Banking

First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that it has been awarded the top honor for private banking by Private Asset Management magazine.

The award, Private Banking – Overall, marks the seventh consecutive year that First Republic and its affiliated companies have been honored by Private Asset Management. In previous years, the magazine has named First Republic best private bank in North America, best private bank for client service and best private wealth manager.

“First Republic is very pleased to have been honored again for excellence by Private Asset Management,” said Jim Herbert, Chairman and CEO of First Republic Bank. “This recognition is the result of our commitment to delivering exceptional client service each and every day.”

About First Republic Bank

Founded in 1985, First Republic and its subsidiaries offer private banking, private business banking and private wealth management, including investment, trust and brokerage services. First Republic specializes in delivering exceptional, relationship-based service, with a solid commitment to responsiveness and action. Services are offered through preferred banking or wealth management offices primarily in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach and San Diego, California; Portland, Oregon; Boston, Massachusetts; Palm Beach, Florida; Greenwich, Connecticut; and New York, New York. First Republic offers a complete line of banking products for individuals and businesses, including deposit services, as well as residential, commercial and personal loans. For more information, visit firstrepublic.com.

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