Private Banking

Enjoy the very best in banking with SmartBank Private! With access to a dedicated banker, sophisticated financing, and tailor-made deposit accounts, we invite you to experience banking redefined.

Healthcare
Professionals

Executive
Professionals

Entrepreneurs
and Affluents

Welcome to SmartBank, where private banking isn’t just a service, it’s a tailored experience designed with you in mind. Gone are the days of fitting into a one-size-fits-all approach. With us, your needs take center stage, driving innovative solutions that evolve with you. We’re not just a bank; we’re your partners in growth, offering personalized support, proactive ideas, and a commitment to your financial success. At SmartBank, we’re not just banking, we’re building futures together.

"As an experienced and skilled Private Banker, I deliver unmatched client experiences, offering innovative banking, trust, investment, and planning services to high-net-worth clients. The leadership and culture at SmartBank empower me to consistently exceed client expectations in my everyday activities."

- Libby Taunton, Vice President, Private Banker

"I’m thrilled to work at SmartBank as a Private Banker where I can leverage my 20 plus years of expertise to provide personalized financial solutions, foster strong client relationships, and contribute to their financial success within a dynamic and innovative environment."

- Tina Coleman, Senior Vice President, Private Banker

"As a seasoned Private Banker in East Tennessee, I focus on building long-term relationships with clients and their families. I provide uniquely tailored wealth management, insurance, and banking solutions, with the goal of exceeding client expectations. Through the commitment our leadership has made to better understanding the complexities of wealthy and high-net-worth individuals I can continually deliver a redefined banking experience."

- Rusty Harmon, Senior Vice President, Private Banker

"Our commitment to service and client care sets SmartBank apart. The support from our team empowers me to deliver exceptional service as a Private Banker to our clients. With years of experience in consumer, mortgage, commercial, and wealth management banking, I am able to provide in-depth discussions to address all our clients' needs."

- Sherry Reilly, Senior Vice President, Private Banker

"My corporate financial background helps me understand clients' needs and expectations, both personally and professionally. Knowing that their financial needs deserve a highly evolved Private Banking relationship, I aim to make their life easier and their banking tasks less cumbersome. At SmartBank, we offer a sophisticated banking relationship designed to simplify life and adapt to each of its stages. Let us grow with you and be part of your financial journey."

- Allyson Sanders, Vice President, Associate Private Banker

"I’ve had the privilege of working with exceptional financial professionals, none more impressive than my SmartBank colleagues. Every day, I strive to deliver extraordinary service to our Private Banking clients, collaborating with our branch staff, Mortgage, Insurance, Financial Services, and Credit teams to ensure seamless banking experiences. I’m grateful to be part of an organization like SmartBank that promotes a culture of excellence."

- Phyllis Gamble, Senior Vice President, Private Banker

"In the competitive world of private banking, it's essential to offer service that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of high-net-worth clients and their businesses. With experience in private, commercial banking, trust, and investment services, I leverage my expertise to offer tailored financial solutions. SmartBank’s leadership empowers bankers to deliver exceptional experiences, fostering trust, and long-lasting client relationships."

- Emily Jernigan, Vice President, Private Banker

Built to be Strategic. Designed to be Personal.

At SmartBank, private banking isn’t about meeting a threshold – it’s about meeting you where you are. We work alongside our clients from the start, building long-term relationships that grow with their lives, careers, and goals. This video shares a glimpse into what makes our approach different – and why it matters.

Designed to Protect What Matters Most

Sometimes, making a real difference means noticing what others might overlook. By taking the time to understand the broader picture, our private bankers help ensure strategies and intentions align seamlessly. That’s what private banking means at SmartBank: Strategic expertise, built around people. And always designed to protect what matters most.

Healthcare
Professionals

Specialized banking solutions for Doctors (MD or DO), Veterinarians (DVM), Dentists (DDS), and Optometrists (OD).

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Executive
Professionals

Specialized banking solutions for professionals including Attorneys (JD), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Senior University Executives, and individuals holding ‘Chief’ or ‘Executive’ titles at companies with at least $25MM in recurring gross annual revenue.

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Entrepreneurs and Affluents

Innovative banking solutions for individuals with at least $1,000,000 in recurring income and liquidity (combined).

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Wealth Management Services

As a financial advocate for our clients, your private banker will work closely with SmartBank Investment Services to offer a broad array of products to help you reach your financial goals.

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Insurance Services

At SBK Insurance our professionals work closely with you to find insurance answers that fit your specific needs. Personal, Commercial, Life and Health Coverage.

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