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 Management division.

With nearly 15 years of investment management experience, Fennie leads and oversees the development and management of investment portfolios for Fidelity Bank Wealth Management’s clients. In his role, he manages the construction and oversight of proprietary investment portfolios and conducts research to identify relevant trends, opportunities, and investment vehicles. Fennie began his career at Fidelity Bank as an Investment Officer and has advanced through titles including Assistant Vice President, Vice President, and now Senior Vice President and Investment Officer.

Announcing the promotion, Santaniello stated, “Will’s dedicated service and exceptional leadership have been instrumental to our success.” He continued, “His strategic thinking and deep commitment to serving our clients has elevated standards across Fidelity Bank, inspiring a culture of excellence and innovation.”

Raised in Dunmore and currently a Scranton resident, Fennie is a graduate of Scranton Prep and earned dual bachelor’s degrees in finance and economics, with a minor in accounting, from West Chester University. He received his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation in August 2019 and is a member of both the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Philadelphia.

Reflecting on his new role, Fennie shared, “It has been exciting and rewarding to be part of building Fidelity Bank Wealth Management. Over the past seven years, we have helped numerous individuals, families, institutions, and nonprofits gain greater financial confidence. Bringing clarity to families investing for college and retirement, or deploying capital for local organizations, has allowed me to see firsthand how thoughtful financial plans can build our community.”

He resides in Scranton with his spouse, Leigh, and their four children: William IV, Andrew, Russell, and Nora.

About Fidelity Bank
Fidelity Bank has built a strong history as a trusted financial advisor and continues its mission of exceeding client expectations through a unique banking experience. It operates 21 full-service offices throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties, along with a limited production commercial office in Luzerne County and a Fidelity Bank Wealth Management Office in Schuylkill County. Fidelity Bank provides a digital banking experience online at www.bankatfidelity.com, through the Fidelity Mobile Banking app, and in the Client Care Center at 1-800-388-4380. Part of the Company’s vision is to serve as the best bank for the community, which was accomplished by having provided over 5,960 hours of volunteer time and over $1.5 million in donations to non-profit organizations directly within the markets served throughout 2024. Fidelity Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to the full extent permitted by law.