Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE rank Pinnacle 3rd nationwide
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pinnacle Financial Partners (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) has landed at No. 3 on the list of the nation’s Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance by FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work® in the large company category. The firm held the No. 3 spot in 2024. This marks the ninth consecutive year Pinnacle has earned this recognition, alongside much larger institutions Synchrony and American Express, reinforcing Pinnacle’s national reputation as a magnet for top talent due to its culture and associate-centered approach.
“Our 25th anniversary is next month, and we’re proud that Pinnacle has remained true to our original vision of being the best workplace for financial services professionals,” said Terry Turner, Pinnacle’s president and CEO. “Our associates have proven that when everyone feels connected and valued, we produce the best results together. When people enjoy their coworkers and the experience of being at work, they give their best to clients. Everyone benefits, including shareholders.”
The rankings are based on anonymous employee feedback from more than 194,000 people in financial services and insurance industries. The survey evaluates workplace culture, trust in leadership, respect among colleagues and fairness in decision-making. Pinnacle’s focus on these principles and the firm’s own values ensure that associates feel empowered, motivated and invested in the firm’s success.
Pinnacle’s workplace culture is built on mutual care, with associates supporting each other in their work and personal lives. Every associate owns part of the firm through restricted stock grants, and every non-commissioned associate participates in the same cash incentive plan based on firm-wide performance rather than individual quotas. This has resulted in high engagement scores on the annual Great Place to Work survey:
- 97 percent say Pinnacle is a great place to work (benchmark is 88 percent).
- 92 percent say people are paid fairly for their work they do (benchmark is 73 percent).
- 98 percent say they are treated as a full member regardless of their position (benchmark is 94 percent).
- 96 percent say people are encouraged to balance their work life and their personal life (benchmark is 83 percent).
The firm’s commitment to its associates drives exceptional client service, where associates are empowered to go above and beyond to meet client needs. This model fosters long-term relationships with clients, built on trust and comprehensive service, contributing to Pinnacle’s continued growth and success in the Southeast.
Pinnacle Financial Partners provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services designed for businesses and their owners and individuals interested in a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm is the No. 1 bank in the Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin MSA, according to 2024 deposit data from the FDIC. Pinnacle is No. 9 on FORTUNE magazine’s 2025 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S., its ninth consecutive appearance and was recognized by American Banker as one of America’s Best Banks to Work For 12 years in a row and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets in 2024.
The firm began operations in a single location in downtown Nashville, TN in October 2000 and has since grown to approximately $54.8 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025. As the second-largest bank holding company headquartered in Tennessee, Pinnacle operates in several primarily urban markets across the Southeast.
Additional information concerning Pinnacle, which is included in the Nasdaq Financial-100 Index, can be accessed at www.pnfp.com.
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