Boston Private Bank's Mark Thompson Recognized as One of Boston's Most Influential Business Leaders

BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, a leading wealth management and private banking company, announces Mark Thompson, CEO and President, has been recognized as one of Boston's most influential business leaders by the fourth annual Boston Business Journal Power 50 rankings.

Heralded as "power players in Boston getting things done and leading change in the Boston economy," the Power 50 is a who's who of business, finance, political and academic figures in the Boston area. Honorees were recognized last night with a cocktail reception at the Boston Harbor Hotel.

"Boston has long been an epicenter for business, finance, higher education and innovation," said Mark Thompson, CEO and President, Boston Private Bank & Trust. "To be recognized among such area leaders is validation of the Bank's growth, our role in the community and the hard work each of our employees puts in to deliver the highest level of service to every one of our clients."

The Power 50 recognition is another milestone in a banner year for the Bank, which recently completed its acquisition of Banyan Partners, LLC. The move extends Boston Private's wealth management expertise and footprint nationally, and increases assets under management/ advisement to approximately $9 billion.

About Boston Private Bank & Trust Company

Boston Private Bank & Trust Company is a leading provider of fully integrated wealth management and private banking services. For more than 25 years, Boston Private Bank has taken a highly personalized approach to serving the complex financial needs of individuals, families, business owners, private partnerships, nonprofits and community partners. The Bank is also an active provider of financing for affordable housing, first-time homebuyers, economic development, social services, community revitalization and small businesses.

Headquartered in Boston, the Bank has 25 offices in Boston, San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles. Boston Private Bank & Trust Company is a subsidiary of Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPFH). For further information, visit www.bostonprivatebank.com.

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