Patriot Bank Offers Complimentary Educational Seminar for National 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 Tuesday, October 6, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Stern Village (200 Hedgehog Circle, Trumbull, CT).

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

· Detect identify fraud and stop it

The seminar will be presented by Christine DellaRocco, Vice President and Senior Marketing Manager of Patriot Bank in Trumbull. In her 30 year banking career, Ms. DellaRocco has led her career with a strong focus on building relationships within the community. She is Treasurer for the Senior Wish Society.

Light refreshments will be served. Register by calling Patriot Bank in Trumbull at 203-445-8000 or email Christine DellaRocco at CDellarocco@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.