StellarOne Bank Combines Innovation With Experience In Its Newest Charlottesville Financial Center

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, April 26, StellarOne Bank, a subsidiary of StellarOne Corporation (NASDAQ: STEL), introduced Charlottesville to the financial center of the future. With the latest technology and a full range of financial services, StellarOne's newest financial center offers a refreshing new banking experience for individuals, families and businesses in Charlottesville.

Located just off the Historic Downtown Mall at 300 Preston Avenue (inside the Citizens Commonwealth Center building), the office features front door parking and an easy-access drive thru.  This latest location makes StellarOne's third financial center in Charlottesville.

What makes the Preston Avenue Financial Center so unique? First, you won't find a traditional teller line; instead clients will be greeted by an experienced Universal Banker armed with the latest technology. Clients have the ability to seek assistance from Universal Bankers for routine transactions or serve themselves using an easy-to-use automated machine.  For clients in need of more individualized financial services, StellarOne's specially trained Universal Bankers have the knowledge and tools to meet their unique needs.   

The Preston Avenue Financial Center is also equipped with two ATMs. A walk-up ATM is stationed at the financial center entrance and an Intelligent Deposit ATM has been placed in the rear of the building for access by car.  The Intelligent Deposit ATM takes cash and checks without an envelope or deposit slip, then does the math.  It's fast and accurate.

Additionally, the Preston Avenue Financial Center also houses a commercial banker, business banker, mortgage banker, and wealth management consultant. "It was important to not only offer our clients the latest technology, but to give them access to the subject matter experts to help them reach their financial goals," commented Joshua Gehring, Director of Retail Banking for StellarOne Bank.

To experience StellarOne's newest financial center first-hand, plan to attend our Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, May 11 from 10 am to 2 pm.  Media is invited to stop by on Wednesday, May 9 from 10 am to 2 pm for personal tours. 

StellarOne Bank, a subsidiary of StellarOne Corporation (NASDAQ: STEL), is a traditional community bank, offering a full range of business and consumer banking services with more than 50 full service financial centers, a loan production office in Richmond, and a suite of ATMs serving the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Shenandoah Valley, and Central and North Central Virginia.  Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. For more information, please visit www.StellarOne.com.

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