Louisville, Ky. – Independence Bank officially opens its new Trust and Investment Services office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 125 Chenoweth Lane, Suite 206, Louisville, Kentucky 40207, near its St. Matthews Bank location.

The expansion reflects continued growth and a long-term commitment to provide exceptional wealth management services throughout Louisville and across central Kentucky. “The new space provides room for the department’s growing team and supports enhanced collaboration among wealth management and banking professionals while serving our clients across the region,” Louisville Market President Louis R. Straub, II, explained.

Over the past decade, Trust and Investment Services have experienced significant growth, with assets under management increasing to approximately$2.8 billion as of May 2026. During that same period, the group has expanded its presence throughout central Kentucky, adding employees in Frankfort, Louisville and Lexington. Today, the Louisville team manages more than $1 billion in assets and serves clients with a comprehensive range of trust, wealth management and investment services.

“Our continued growth is a direct reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the expertise of our team,” Josh Searcy, Director of Trust and Investment Services, shared. “This new office allows our Louisville team to work more closely together, improving communication and collaboration. Further, it provides a space to continue recruiting and hiring the best wealth management professionals in central Kentucky. This leads to better results for our clients.”

IB Trust and Investment Services provides a full range of trust administration, financial planning, retirement plan services, unique asset management and investment management solutions designed to help individuals, families, businesses and organizations achieve their financial goals.

“Our success is driven by talented people and strong client relationships,” Independence Bank CEO Greg Mullican stated. “This new location reflects our commitment to investing in both. By providing a collaborative environment for our team, we are strengthening our ability to serve clients today while preparing for the opportunities ahead.”

The Louisville Trust team includes Rob Hawkins, Mary Beth Byron, Brian Stivers, Maria Quinn, Chris Nunnelley, Joey Andrini and Casey Wink. To learn more about our team, services and community involvement, please visit 1776bank.com.