Private Bank of Buckhead has joined the Independent Community Bankers of America. The ICBA, which calls itself the nation’s voice for more than 7,000 community banks, is dedicated to representing the interests of the community banking industry through advocacy, best-in-class education and high-quality products and services.

“Amidst all of the change in the banking industry in recent years, we remain convinced that our segment of the market continues to want to do business with an independent community bank that knows their client and is fanatical in the way they serve the client,” says Charlie Crawford, president, CEO and chairman of Private Bank of Buckhead. “Our membership in and support of the Independent Community Bankers of America is consistent with that philosophy and what we believe is best for our clients.”

Through membership in ICBA, the bank joins in strengthening the voice of community banking across the country, while gaining valuable access to programs and services that help it continue to provide superior service to its clients and community.

“We are proud to welcome Private Bank of Buckhead into our ICBA family and look forward to working with them to serve the community banking industry together,” says Camden Fine, ICBA president and CEO.

The bank also is a member of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia and the Georgia Bankers Association.

Private Bank of Buckhead brings a private banking approach to all clients across all functions of the bank. The bank is designated a Preferred Lender by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and includes a dedicated mortgage solutions unit, Private Mortgage Services as well as a new Decatur location, known as Private Bank of Decatur. Private Bank of Buckhead, including its mortgage unit, is located in Piedmont Center (Building Three).