As originally published in ABL Advisor on July 7, 2025: https://www.abladvisor.com/articles/40993/unlocking-middle-market-potential-insights-from-first-citizens-banks-brendan-c

Brendan Chambers, Middle Market Banking Executive with First Citizens Bank, joins Michael Toglia, Publisher of ABL Advisor, for an in-depth discussion on First Citizens Bank’s strategic positioning within the middle market. The conversation explores the current state of the middle-market asset-based lending landscape, the growing influence of private credit providers, prevailing economic conditions, and Chambers’ perspective on the outlook for middle-market lending.

As Middle Market Banking Executive, Brendan Chambers is responsible for building and developing a national team of middle market relationship managers, focused on delivering a high-touch client focused banking experience offering a comprehensive suite of product solutions to customers in the $75-750 million revenue segment. Chambers joined FCB SC in 2013 to develop and execute the commercial strategy, managing and directing a team of high-performing commercial relationship managers who delivered tailored solutions to help businesses of all sizes meet and exceed their unique financial goals. Upon merger of the NC and SC banks, Chambers built out a profitable regional Commercial team, with a relationship focused strategy where bankers leveraged partners to acquire and expand relationships. Prior to joining FCB, Chambers served as senior vice president for PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., and managed Middle Market and Corporate banking segments for the bank’s Greater Georgia region. He also served in a variety of commercial leadership roles with RBC Bank in cities across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Chambers served in several commercial and credit leadership roles at Bank of America prior to his tenure with RBC Bank. Chambers received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, NY.