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Stephen Bowers Joins Fidelity Bank as EVP, Lehigh Valley Market Executive

September 8, 2025

Stephen Bowers Joins Fidelity Bank as EVP, Lehigh Valley Market Executive Forks, PA – September 8, 2025 – Daniel J. Santaniello, President and CEO of Fidelity Bank, is pleased to announce that Stephen Bowers has joined as Executive Vice President, Lehigh Valley Market Executive. With 27 years of experience in commercial banking and finance along […]

A College Budgeting Guide for Students and Parents

As the first semester unfolds, it is crucial that college students assess the financial landscape of campus life. While tuition and housing costs are primary considerations, additional expenses ranging from textbooks to social activities can significantly impact a student’s budget.   The Cost Breakdown – Not just tuition!   According to College Board data:  These are averages […]

William Walsh, CFP®, CRPC®, Joins Fidelity Bank as Wealth Advisor

September 2, 2025

William Walsh, CFP®, CRPC®, Joins Fidelity Bank as Wealth Advisor Dunmore, PA – September 2, 2025 – Daniel J. Santaniello, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, is pleased to announce that William Walsh, CFP®, CRPC®, has joined the bank as a Wealth Advisor. In his new role, Walsh will provide expert financial advice and […]

Bethzaida Hernandez Promoted to AVP, Retail Branch Manager at Fidelity Bank

Bethzaida Hernandez Promoted to AVP, Retail Branch Manager at Fidelity Bank Forks, PA – September 2, 2025 – Daniel J. Santaniello, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, is proud to announce the promotion of Bethzaida Hernandez to Assistant Vice President, Retail Branch Manager of the Bangor branch. In her new role, Hernandez will oversee daily branch […]

William J. Fennie III, CFA®, Investment Officer, Promoted to Senior Vice President at Fidelity Bank

William J. Fennie III, CFA®, Investment Officer, Promoted to Senior Vice President at Fidelity Bank Dunmore, PA – September 2, 2025 – Daniel J. Santaniello, President and CEO of Fidelity Bank, is pleased to announce that William J. Fennie III, CFA®, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Investment Officer of Fidelity Bank’s Wealth […]

Joseph Tini, CFMP, Promoted to Marketing Communications Manager at Fidelity Bank

August 29, 2025

Joseph Tini, CFMP, Promoted to Marketing Communications Manager at Fidelity Bank Scranton, PA – August 29, 2025 – Daniel J. Santaniello, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, is pleased to announce that Joseph Tini, CFMP, has been promoted to Marketing Communications Manager. Tini joined Fidelity Bank in 2024 as Marketing Communications Coordinator and has […]

Protecting Yourself from Scams: A Guide for Seniors and Their Families

July 25, 2025

Fraud today doesn’t look like it used to. Instead of lurking in alleys, scammers use phone calls, text messages, and email to target victims—especially older adults. These criminals often rely on trust, urgency, and confusion to get what they want. But with the right information, anyone can learn how to identify and avoid these scams. […]

Michael Jones Appointed AVP, Retail Branch Manager

July 14, 2025

Michael Jones Appointed AVP, Retail Branch Manager at Fidelity Bank Scranton, PA – July 14, 2025 – Daniel J. Santaniello, President & Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, announced Michael Jones has been hired as Assistant Vice President, Retail Branch Manager at the Fidelity Bank Mountain Top branch. Jones, a dedicated banker with years of experience, will […]

Jesse Lick Promoted to Associate Business Banking Relationship Manager

Jesse Lick Promoted to Associate Business Banking Relationship Manager at Fidelity Bank Scranton, PA – Daniel J. Santaniello, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, is pleased to announce that Jesse Lick has been promoted to Associate Banking Relationship Manager at Fidelity Bank. Lick has been with Fidelity Bank for three years, developing his […]

Fidelity Bank Contributes $1.5 Million to Area Non-profit Organizations

June 13, 2025

SCRANTON, PA – Fidelity Bank recently presented several area non-profit organizations with a contribution in support of their dedication to our community. Here are some of the recipients of some of Fidelity Bank’s latest donations: • Abington Community Library • Bethlehem Area Education Foundation • Broadway Theatre League of Scranton, Inc. • Children’s Home of Easton • Community Action […]

Fidelity Bank Welcomes New Bankers and Announces Recent Promotions

June 12, 2025

Daniel J. Santaniello, President & CEO of Fidelity Bank, is pleased to announce the following new bankers and banker promotions: Northeast Region Lauren Trichilo has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. She has been at Fidelity Bank for 12 years, developing her career through many departments and roles including the Client Care Center, […]

Setting Up Alerts

May 23, 2025

Set up alerts for your account today! In a fast-paced world full of risks, alerts give us an early warning that something might be wrong or needs immediate attention. These text or email alerts can be controlled and customized via online banking, or through the Fidelity Bank Mobile App.  You can choose to get them […]

Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Second Quarter 2025 Dividend

May 6, 2025

DUNMORE, Pa., May 6, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC), parent company of The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announce their declaration of the Company’s second quarter dividend of $0.40 per share.  The dividend is payable June 10, 2025, to shareholders of record at […]

Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

April 28, 2025

DUNMORE, Pa., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) and its banking subsidiary, The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announced its unaudited, consolidated financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. Unaudited Financial Information Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $6.0 million, or $1.03 diluted earnings […]

Low and High Market Volatility

April 24, 2025

“Let’s wait for the market to calm down.” You’ve heard, maybe you’ve said it. Whether it’s in reference to pulling current capital from the market or deploying new capital, it’s a thought that dances through our head. But is it the prudent thing to do? Should we wait for interesting times to become dull? When […]