California Bank & Trust Voted "Best Bank" In Orange County For Third Consecutive Year

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --  California Bank & Trust (CB&T) has been voted "Best Bank" by the readers of The Orange County Register. This marks the third consecutive year CB&T has taken top honors as "Best Bank" in Orange County.

The Orange County Register's "Best of Orange County" Readers Poll is an annual survey in which readers vote for their favorite businesses and services in more than 75 categories, ranging from entertainment to finance.

"We are honored to be recognized by our clients and community," said Betty Uribe, executive vice president, Greater Southern California division. "Winning this prestigious honor is consistent with our corporate values and our commitment to serving our clients with integrity, as we build trust and value in relationships for generations."

"Being chosen as "Best Bank" for a third consecutive year is a great honor," said Eric Ellingsen, president and chief operating officer of CB&T.  "Without question, it is the experience and dedication of our bankers combined with our best-of-class products that enables us to offer superior financial solutions."

In addition to a full array of business banking and wealth management solutions, CB&T offers deposit and loan services both online and in its branches. The experienced bankers and wealth advisors offer insights on trends, opportunities, and valued advice when customers are faced with critical financial decisions.

"Working with our customers and understanding their needs is central to our approach at California Bank & Trust," said Ellingsen. "We strive to provide the highest level of service and believe that banking should be based on meaningful relationships," added Ellingsen. "Remaining true to this belief means that we continually work to understand each client and their individual needs. Our bankers have in-depth experience in many industries and are equipped to help business owners map out the best financial route to success."

For more than 60 years, CB&T has helped generations of Californians grow and prosper by providing them access to experienced, professional bankers specializing in personal banking, small business banking, business loans, commercial banking, international banking, real estate financing, wealth management, and more. And when needed, we offer the global banking capabilities afforded us as part of Zions Bancorporation, among the leading financial institutions in the United States.

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About California Bank & Trust
Locally managed CB&T, an affiliate of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION), has more than $11 billion in assets and nearly 100 branches statewide and is a leader among California banks for service levels and product selection. CB&T provides a full array of financial solutions for businesses and individuals, including commercial banking, business banking, small business lending, treasury management, international banking and wealth management. The professional bankers at CB&T are backed by major resources, yet maintain local decision-making authority and regional market and industry expertise. The company is committed to providing clients with valuable business and economic insights and connecting them with the beneficial business relationships they need to succeed. Since 2002, CB&T has been rated by the FDIC as "outstanding" for its Community Reinvestment Act activities. CB&T has also consistently earned the Greenwich Excellence Awards for Business Banking. To learn more, visit www.calbanktrust.com. Connect with California Bank & Trust on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

SOURCE Zions Bancorporation