Truist Financial added new leadership into its commercial banking team in Florida and six new Truist Wealth advisors. The appointments are aimed at executing its strategic growth initiatives, which include deepening and expanding client relationships in areas such as wealth, payments and middle market and commercial banking.
Scott Cathcart was named regional president of Florida, responsible for leading the commercial banking teams across the state to drive focused growth in a key market. Cathcart has more than 20 years of corporate finance and commercial banking experience at Truist, most recently leading the corporate finance team within the expanded commercial and corporate banking group. Cathcart is passionate about promoting economic growth across the state of Florida and serves on the Florida Council of 100, as well as Lift Orlando and Faine House, organizations that help empower people to reach their full potential through resources and mentorship.
Javier Suarez was named market president for Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys. Suarez has nearly 15 years of banking experience and reports to Cathcart as leader of the commercial banking team in this dynamic and fast-growing area of the state.
“We’ve experienced strong momentum and we are investing to grow and take share in strategic markets,” Jodie Hughes, head of commercial banking at Truist, said. “Scott and Javier are purpose-driven leaders with vast experience in Florida. Their leadership and the commitments we’re making across the state position Truist to enhance client relationships and expand our strong presence in Florida.”
Cathcart is based in Orlando and Suarez is in Miami.
Truist Wealth added six new advisors to its Florida team to provide wealth planning and advice for affluent, high- and ultra-high net worth individuals, families and business owners:
- Joachim Bruneau, senior vice president and wealth advisor, Miami
- Bill Burnett, senior vice president and wealth advisor, Jupiter
- Amanda Butterworth, senior vice president and wealth advisor, Palm Beach
- P J Nassar, senior vice president and wealth advisor, Tampa
- Hernan Fonseca, vice president and financial advisor, Tampa
- Robert Tweeddale, vice president and financial advisor, Stuart
“Our new advisors embody our Purpose Driven Wealth Experience, which helps our clients discover their purpose and align every aspect of their wealth with their long-term plans,” Brian Dowhower, head of Truist Wealth, said. “Their deep insight and commitment to delivering personalized, strategic guidance will build on our leadership in Florida.”
The appointments and hires come on the heels of Charles Alston joining Truist as head of the nonprofit hospitals, higher education and government banking team. Alston, who is based in Jacksonville, joined the specialized industries team within the commercial and corporate banking division in June.
