Matthew Newton
About Matthew Newton
Matthew Newton is a Team Leader at Southern First Bank, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in banking, having held various positions at institutions such as Bank of North Carolina, Regions Financial Corporation, Pinnacle Financial Partners, and Wells Fargo.
Current Role at Southern First Bank
Matthew Newton serves as a Team Leader at Southern First Bank. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing team operations and ensuring the delivery of quality banking services to clients. His leadership contributes to the bank's objectives and customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Banking
Matthew Newton has extensive experience in the banking sector. He worked at Bank of North Carolina as a Private Banking Relationship Manager from 2015 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Branch Manager and Business Banker at Regions Financial Corporation from 2012 to 2015 in the Greenville, South Carolina area. His career also includes a role as a Financial Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners from 2017 to 2021 and as a Registered Banker II at Wells Fargo from 2004 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Matthew Newton studied at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business principles and management practices relevant to his career in banking.
Career Progression in Banking
Matthew Newton's career in banking began at Wells Fargo, where he worked for eight years as a Registered Banker II. He then transitioned to Bank of North Carolina, where he served as a Branch Manager and Vice President for nine months in 2015 before taking on the role of Private Banking Relationship Manager until 2021. His experience reflects a steady progression through various roles in the banking industry.