Fortune Media and Great Place to Work^® rank Pinnacle No. 3 nationwide

Pinnacle Financial Partners has landed at No. 3 on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2026 list in the large companies category. The firm has held the No. 3 spot for the past two years.

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Pinnacle is the No. 3 Best Workplace in Financial Services & Insurance

This marks the 10^th consecutive year Pinnacle has earned this recognition, alongside much larger institutions Synchrony and American Express, reinforcing Pinnacle’s national reputation as a magnet for top talent due to its culture and focus on the team member experience.

"We see every day how a great team member experience leads to better results for our firm," said Kevin Blair, Pinnacle’s president and CEO. "When people feel trusted and proud of what they do, they bring their best. Our clients notice the difference."

The rankings are based on anonymous employee feedback from more than 194,000 people at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the financial services and insurance industries. The organization’s Trust Index™ Survey evaluates workplace culture, trust in leadership, respect among colleagues and fairness in decision-making.

Pinnacle focuses on these principles and the firm’s own values to create an environment where team members feel empowered, motivated and invested in the firm’s success. Every team member owns part of the firm through restricted stock grants, and every non-commissioned team member participates in the same cash incentive plan based on firmwide performance rather than individual quotas. Pinnacle’s scores on the annual Great Place to Work survey reflect the benefit of this focus and investment:

93% say Pinnacle is a great place to work (benchmark is 88%).
95% say our clients would rate the service we deliver as "excellent" (benchmark is 89%).
94% say they are proud to tell others they work for Pinnacle. (benchmark is 91%).
92% say they would strongly endorse the firm to friends and family as a great place to work (benchmark is 87%).

The firm’s commitment to its team members drives exceptional client service, where people are empowered and passionate about exceeding clients’ expectations. This model fosters long-term relationships with clients, built on trust and comprehensive service, contributing to Pinnacle’s continued growth and success in the Southeast.

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. ("Pinnacle") is a $129.1 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.

Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 12 in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, its 10th consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

*As of June 30, 2026, according to FDIC data.

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Joe Bass

(615) 743-8219

joe.bass@pnfp.com

Tiffany Capuano

(678) 784-7111

media@synovus.com