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Meet the TBAY native leading Bank of Central Florida’s growth

Bank of Central Florida is thriving under local Lauren Fernandez, who is making it easier than ever to find personalized advice for managing your finances.

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Bank of Central Florida’s Tampa Bay team goes beyond transactions to form lasting, impactful client relationships.

Photo courtesy of Andi Diamond Photography

Bank of Central Florida (Member FDIC) was founded in Lakeland in 2007, and has been bringing relationship-based banking to Central Florida ever since.

In 2021, the bank set out to expand to the Tampa Bay area with local Market Executive Lauren Fernandez, who now serves local businesses across the region in two locations, Midtown and South Tampa.

About Lauren

With 24 years of financial industry experience, Lauren has a unique understanding of the bank’s core values, and (most importantly) the needs of Floridian citizens and small business owners.

Lauren is a Tampa Bay native, Gator grad, and earned her MBA right here at the University of South Florida. She also serves on the Florida Aquarium Board of Directors and the University of Tampa’s Entrepreneurial College Advisory Board

Lauren leads her team with authenticity, reliability, and trust, taking a hands-on approach that helps every client feel understood and supported on their financial journey.

The relationship banking difference

The Tampa Bay team will work with you to demystify finances and achieve goals through a personalized experience, including:

  • Customized products and services
  • Optimized cash flow
  • Risk management strategy development to protect your assets

Learn more about Lauren + the Tampa Bay team’s transparent, relationship-first approach to banking and discover the difference it could make for you or your business.

Bank local, bank better

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