Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) (OTCMKTS:PFBX) is a bank holding company headquartered in Pennsylvania that traces its origins back to the early 20th century. Established originally as a community savings institution, the company has grown through strategic branch openings and targeted acquisitions to serve a broader regional customer base. Throughout its history, Peoples Financial has maintained a community-oriented focus, emphasizing personal relationships and local decision-making in its banking operations.
The company’s main business activities include retail banking, commercial lending, mortgage origination and servicing, and wealth management. On the retail side, Peoples Financial offers checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, consumer loans, credit cards and digital banking solutions. Its commercial division provides small-business loans, lines of credit and specialized financing for real estate, equipment and working capital. The mortgage unit delivers home‐purchase and refinance services, while the wealth management arm offers investment advisory, trust services and retirement planning.
Peoples Financial conducts its operations primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, with a concentration of full-service branches in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. The company has supplemented its brick-and-mortar presence with online and mobile banking platforms, extending its reach to customers beyond its physical footprint. This hybrid distribution model allows Peoples Financial to serve individuals, families and businesses in both urban and rural communities, adapting its product mix to local market needs.
Governance at Peoples Financial is overseen by a board of directors comprised of local business leaders, professionals and long-standing community advocates. The executive team is led by Chief Executive Officer Jane M. Hartman, who joined the organization after two decades in regional banking leadership roles. Under her stewardship, the company has focused on enhancing its digital capabilities, reinforcing credit quality and deepening customer relationships through personalized service and community engagement initiatives.
