Best Private Banks in North America

Northern Trust - It has been named Best Private Bank in North America and Best Private Bank for Innovation by Professional Wealth Management and The Banker magazines, both published by the Financial Times Group. Winners were selected following examination of quantitative and qualitative aspects of the private banking/wealth management business.

First Republic Bank - It is a full-service bank and wealth management firm with offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, San Diego, Portland, etc. First Republic Bank was named best private bank in North America in 2010 by Private Asset Management Magazine and ranked No. 3 on the Forbes list of America's Best Banks in 2011.

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) Wealth Management - It has been named the Best Private Bank in North America at the Private Asset Management Awards. In addition, BBH was nominated as a finalist for five awards, including Best Private Wealth Manager – Performance (over $5bn), Best Private Wealth Manager – Client Service (over $5bn), Private Banking – Client Service, Private Banking – Innovation, and Best Trustee Services.

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