NBT BANK EXPANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAM

ALBANY, NY (February 7, 2023) — NBT Bank President of Wealth Management Ruth Mahoney announced several new additions to the Wealth Management team.

Based at NBT Bank’s Capital Region Financial Center in Albany, Mike Durand has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Director of Institutional Portfolio Management and Sales and Mark Prian has been named Vice President and Senior Institutional Wealth Management Consultant. Kimberly Gallo has been named Trust Administrator and is based at the Glens Falls Financial Center.

“We’re excited to build upon the strong Wealth Management foundation NBT delivers to our customers by adding Mike, Mark and Kim to our team,” Mahoney said. “Mike and Mark’s expertise will dedicate the attention of focused leaders on the specific needs of our institutional customers, and Kim’s well-rounded experience will enhance our strong trust administration team.”

Durand is responsible for leading the institutional sales team, including setting strategy for the business and leading all business development efforts for the team across NBT’s footprint. He comes to NBT with more than 25 years of wealth management experience. Throughout his career, Durand has been based in the Capital Region, but responsible for portfolios in multiple states throughout the country. He has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Siena College. He is a 2007 Leadership Tech Valley graduate and was recognized by the Albany Business Review’s 40 Under 40 awards in 2008. Active in his community, Durand serves as a board member for HATAS (Homeless and Travelers Aid Society) and Colonie Youth Center.

Prian delivers an advanced level of financial, retirement and institutional planning strategies to wealth management clientele. He has more than 25 years of financial services industry experience and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and holds a Financial Planning Advanced Certificate from the College of Saint Rose.

Gallo manages the administration of Wealth Management accounts, including trust, estate, investment management and custody. Also a CFP®, she comes to NBT with 7 years of experience. Gallo earned a bachelor’s degree from the University at Albany and a juris doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School.