Carla Valenti Named One of 2025 "Top Women in Banking"
Parkside Financial Bank & Trust (“Parkside”) congratulates Carla Valenti, Executive Vice President - Commercial Lender, on being named one of the 2025 "Top Women in Banking", by St. Louis Small Business Monthly ("SBM").
A lending specialist for privately held small and middle market businesses, Carla Valenti draws from nearly 35 years of commercial banking experience—all in the St. Louis market—to provide highly intelligent and customized solutions for business success. Carla builds long-term relationships with Parkside's clients by learning about their business and providing lending and banking services tailored to each company’s individual situation. Her strong business acumen is invaluable as she offers creative ways for our clients to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities. In addition, she has created a cross-industry network of beneficial resources to connect and serve clients.
St. Louis Small Business Monthly "Top Women in Banking 2025" Award
The "Top Women In Banking" award is SBM's annual feature highlighting a select few of the greater St. Louis area’s top women in banking that are making a difference in their companies and the community. The goal of the section is to feature some of these outstanding banking professionals and encourage other women to build careers in the banking field. The Top Women to be honored are nominated by the community as well as their respective bank’s customers. The issue was released in January 2025.
Parkside Financial Bank & Trust
Parkside Financial Bank & Trust is a privately-held institution with a uniquely fresh perspective on banking, commercial lending, trust, and family office services – one focused on creating unparalleled simplicity in today’s increasingly complex financial environment.