Cooper Samuels
About Cooper Samuels
Cooper Samuels is a Private Banker in the Entertainment Division at Avenue Bank, where he has worked since 2008. He has extensive experience in the financial and entertainment sectors, having held positions at Pinnacle Financial Partners and Sony Music Entertainment.
Work at Pinnacle Financial Partners
Cooper Samuels serves as Senior Vice President at Pinnacle Financial Partners, a role he has held since 2016. His responsibilities include managing client relationships and providing financial services tailored to the entertainment industry. Based in the Greater Nashville Area, TN, he has contributed to the firm's growth and client satisfaction over the past eight years.
Education and Expertise
Cooper Samuels earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from The University of Georgia, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. This educational background has equipped him with skills in effective communication and client engagement, which are essential in his current role in the financial services sector.
Background in the Music Industry
Before his current position, Cooper Samuels worked in the music industry, gaining experience as an A&R Coordinator at Sony Music Entertainment from 2003 to 2006. He later served as a Client Manager at Echo Music for one year, from 2007 to 2008. This background in music has informed his current work in the Entertainment Division at Avenue Bank.
Current Role at Avenue Bank
Cooper Samuels has been a Private Banker in the Entertainment Division at Avenue Bank since 2008. In this role, he focuses on providing financial solutions to clients in the entertainment sector, leveraging his industry knowledge and experience to meet their specific needs. He has been with Avenue Bank for 16 years.