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- **Revenue Resilience:** Fee income at 40%+ of total revenue, driven by retirement and wealth businesses.
- **Margin Expansion:** Core NII margin target 3.35%-3.45% in 2026, with 5bp boost per 25bp rate cut.
- **Growth Catalysts:** 9%-12% loan growth potential in 2026 if rates decline, supported by AI-driven efficiency and talent acquisition.
- **Risk Management:** 1.51% reserve level, proactive credit exits, and 1.13% nonperforming assets.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- The company reported consistent third-quarter results, driven by strategic actions and long-term growth initiatives. Revenue growth reflects a diversified business model with fee income comprising nearly 40% of total revenue, double the industry average.
- Key achievements include: 
  - Completion of a major wealth management platform upgrade, enhancing client and adviser experience.
  - Proactive risk management, including the sale of a $2.1 million hospitality loan portfolio and a 50% reserve on a challenging commercial credit.
  - Tangible book value growth of nearly 5% and a 1.51% reserve level.
- Future focus: organic growth in commercial and private banking, AI-driven efficiency in retirement and wealth businesses, and disciplined capital allocation.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Net Interest Income (NII):** $43.1 million (Q3), stable at 3.50% margin. New loan spreads of 351 basis points over Fed funds offset deposit costs.
- **Fee Income:** $115 million annualized, with 40%+ of total revenue. Retirement and wealth segments drove growth, despite quarterly volatility.
- **Loan Growth:** 1.4% Q/Q, targeting mid-single-digit 2025 growth. 2026 outlook includes 3.35%-3.45% NII margin, excluding 18 basis points of purchase accounting accretion.
- **Liquidity:** $2.6 billion available, supporting growth and risk management.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
1. **Loan Growth Potential:** 
   - 2026 could see 9%-12% growth if rates decline, driven by full C&amp;I relationships and talent acquisition in disrupted markets.
   - Headwinds include proactive portfolio management (e.g., exiting non-core credits).
2. **Margin Outlook:**
   - Core margin (excluding accretion) improving due to 350+ bps new loan spreads vs. 2.34% deposit costs.
   - Each 25bp rate cut could boost NII by 5 basis points.
3. **Balance Sheet Strategy:**
   - Shifting $37 million in low-yielding securities to higher-margin loans.
   - Deposit mix: 70% commercial with treasury management relationships.
4. **Risk Management:**
   - Nonperforming assets at 1.13% (15bp Q/Q increase due to one large credit), but reserves at 1.51%.
   - 2026 provision normalization based on loan growth and macro factors.


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