Patriot Bank Offers Complimentary "Understanding Money & Credit" Seminar for Financial Planning Month

In celebration of National Financial Planning Month, Fairfield County-based Patriot Bank, N.A. will offer a complimentary financial education seminar “Understanding Money & Credit” to teach money and credit basics. Participants will learn how to assess their current financial condition and create a viable plan using budgeting, saving and credit to achieve their long-term financial goals. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 21, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Notre Dame Convalescent Home (76 West Rocks Road, Norwalk).

Participants will learn how to:

· Accurately evaluate their financial situation

· Set objectives to meet long-term financial goals

· Create a budget that includes saving for the future

· Use credit to their advantage

The seminar will be presented by Chris Johnson, Vice President and Manager of Patriot Bank in Darien, who has led numerous seminars and events to help improve the financial lives of local residents throughout his 30-plus year banking career. He is a member of the Darien and Stamford Chambers of Commerce as well as a Little League baseball and soccer coach.

Light refreshments will be served. Register by calling Patriot Bank in Darien at 203-202-7450 or email Chris Johnson at CJohnson@BankPatriot.com.

About Patriot Bank, N.A.

Patriot Bank, N.A. is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and provides consumer and commercial banking services to individuals, government and nonprofit entities, small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. Patriot Bank currently operates 10 full service branches, 8 in Connecticut and 2 in New York. Patriot Bank was founded in 1994.