Key Private Bank Hires Gail Harris as Wealth Advisor

Key Private Bank, one of the premier private banks for affluent individuals and their families, today announced the hiring of Gail M. Harris as Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor. In her new role, Ms. Harris will be responsible for developing new relationships with high net worth individuals and families in Fairfield and New Haven counties, providing them with financial planning and a comprehensive approach to managing their wealth.

Ms. Harris brings over 30 years of financial services experience to Key Private Bank. She previously served as Senior Vice President and Private Client Manager at U.S. Trust. Ms. Harris has also held senior leadership positions in wealth management with Merrill Lynch, William Blair & Company, and a large single family office where she worked with high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients to assess, develop and implement wealth management plans.

“Gail brings decades of valuable wealth management, banking and leadership experience to Key Private Bank, and we are excited to welcome her to the team,” said Peter Keller, Private Banking Sales Leader for KeyBank’s Connecticut and Western Massachusetts region. “Gail will partner with colleagues across Key’s Community and national Corporate Bank to provide clients with custom wealth management solutions. I know she will be an asset to individuals and families in Fairfield and New Haven counties.”

Ms. Harris holds a Bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University. Following graduation, she served as an officer in the U.S. Navy followed by nine years of experience as a commercial banker at major money center banks before transitioning to wealth management. Ms. Harris holds the CFP® certification and earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Harris lives in New Canaan, CT and is located in the Norwalk office at 40 Richards Ave. She can be reached at 203-854-3468 and gail_m_harris@keybank.com