Euromoney Private Bank Awards Recognize Fifth Third Private Bank for Second Year

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 20, 2026--

Fifth Third Private Bank, a division of Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB), has been named the “United States' Best for Client Service” by Euromoney in its 2026 Private Bank Awards. This is the second year for Fifth Third’s high net worth financial offering to be honored.

In 2025, the Private Bank was named “United States Best Private Bank for High Net Worth Clients” in the annual awards.

“Exceptional service sits at the core of who we are, and this award is a meaningful affirmation of that promise,” said Peter Sefzik, head of Wealth and Asset Management, Fifth Third Bank. “This award underscores the commitment of our teams. Their expertise, personalized insight and unwavering dedication help deliver remarkable experiences and meaningful results for the individuals and families we serve. We’re proud to be recognized for a standard of service that reflects both our values and our relentless focus.”

Euromoney’s Private Banking Awards are the pre-eminent annual awards program of the financial industry worldwide. For more than 20 years, the program has benchmarked the wealth management firms and private banks of distinction across key categories, including high to ultra-high net worth, family office services, succession planning, digital services, discretionary portfolio management and more.

“We are honored by this recognition, which demonstrates the heart of our mission: empowering clients to live confidently,” said Christopher Keller, managing director, National Private Bank, Fifth Third Bank. “Our approach combines deep understanding with trusted guidance, ensuring every interaction supports our clients’ goals and objectives.”

The Euromoney awards assessment and judging process is as transparent as possible. All Euromoney Private Bank Awards judges sign a non-disclosure agreement before reviewing any entries. Entrants are assessed by a panel of industry experts and Euromoney’s research team. Scoring uses category-specific frameworks.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com.

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