First Bank plans to enhance its network this fall with the opening of new branch locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The community bank said Aug. 22 it will add stores in Trenton as well as Media, Pa. According to the financial institution, the move helps reinforce First Bank‘s commitment to its neighborhoods.

President and CEO Patrick Ryan stated the specific locations were chosen due to the central positions they occupy within their respective counties. In New Jersey, Trenton is the Mercer County seat and the state capital. Similarly, across the border, Media holds the same distinction as the Delaware County seat.

“We at First Bank are excited to expand our quality banking services throughout our footprint,” Ryan commented. “Our focus is on providing personalized banking and genuine relationships our customers can trust. By listening closely, asking the right questions and offering tailored solutions, we prioritize solving problems, not selling products.

“Our clients have direct access to top decision-makers, and our market executives are empowered to build meaningful, lasting relationships. This is what defines us as a true community bank,” Ryan continued.

Centrally located

Along with the new branches, First Bank announced it will close a location at 940 Baltimore Pike in Glen Mills, Pa., as part of the strategic review of its existing footprint.

In December, the institution finalized its $130 million merger with Pennsylvania-based Malvern Bancorp.

First Bank currently offers 26 full-service branches throughout Burlington, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Morris Counties in New Jersey, as well as in Bucks and Chester counties in Pennsylvania and in Palm Beach, Fla.

The new Trenton branch at 101 S. Warren St. offers proximity to First Bank’s Hamilton headquarters. Ryan said the store deepens the bank’s community ties in addition to expanding its reach in the state. In Media, the new branch at 22 W. State St. will help lay the groundwork for further expansion across the southeastern Pennsylvania corridor, according to Ryan.

First Bank is also expanding its services. The institution aims to cover the entire business life cycle, offering enhanced resources for entrepreneurs, small businesses and lower-middle market commercial entities. Recently introduced offerings include a specialty financing group providing asset-based lending.

As of June 30, 2024, the bank says it had $3.62 billion in assets. First Bank’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FRBA.”