Amerant Bancorp (NASDAQ:AMTB) is a bank holding company headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, serving as the parent of Amerant Bank. Established in 1971 as the National Bank of South Florida and later rebranded as Amerant Bank, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become a regional financial institution. Amerant Bancorp completed its merger with a publicly traded entity in early 2021, marking its debut on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol AMTB. Since its inception, the company has maintained a focus on personalized banking services and community engagement in its core markets.
Amerant Bancorp offers a full suite of financial products and services to individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, corporations and institutional clients. Its retail banking division provides checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, consumer loans and mortgage lending. On the commercial side, Amerant delivers lending solutions, treasury and cash management services, foreign exchange, trade finance and equipment financing. The company’s wealth management and private banking teams offer investment advisory, trust and estate planning, and fiduciary services, catering to high-net-worth clients and their families.
The company’s operations are concentrated in South Florida, with retail branches and commercial banking offices located throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Amerant Bancorp has also expanded its footprint into key U.S. markets including Houston, Dallas and New York, and maintains representative offices in Mexico City, Guatemala City and San José, Costa Rica to support cross-border trade and international banking needs. This geographic reach positions Amerant to serve both domestic clients and businesses engaged in North and Latin American markets.
Leadership at Amerant Bancorp is anchored by President & Chief Executive Officer Alejandro F. Garcia, who brings over 25 years of banking experience and a track record in corporate lending and risk management. The company’s board of directors is chaired by Jorge Gonzalez, whose background in financial services and community development complements Amerant’s client-centric approach. Under their guidance, Amerant Bancorp continues to emphasize digital innovation, personalized service and strategic growth to meet the evolving needs of its diverse customer base.
