PFS

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PFS) is a regional bank holding company founded in 1839 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. The company operates through its subsidiary Provident Bank, which provides traditional banking services alongside specialized offerings in wealth management and insurance. Following its 2024 merger with Lakeland Bancorp, Provident has expanded its geographic footprint across northern and central New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and parts of New York, operating 96 full-service branch offices. The bank has evolved from a traditional community bank into a diversified financial services provider, emphasizing commercial lending, fee-based services, and relationship banking.