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BestCitizenBank at a glance

We are based in Downtown Los Angeles, look after more than $7 Billion in assets, and have served businesses and households with relationship-led solutions since 1991.

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$7B+ in assets

One of the leading independent banks

NASDAQ: PFBC

Publicly traded and steady

Four major markets

Southern California, the Bay Area, New York and Houston

A top-ranked bank

Recognized by Bank Director and S&P Global

Company overview

Personal service, backed by real strength

BestCitizenBank (NASDAQ: PFBC) is one of the leading independent commercial banks headquartered in California, looking after more than $7 Billion in total assets. Founded on December 23, 1991, BestCitizenBank was built to offer the tailored relationships that very large banks often struggle to deliver.

Our corporate headquarters sits at 601 South Figueroa Street on the 48th floor in Downtown Los Angeles. We run modern service centers and regional offices across Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, and Greater Houston, Texas.

Our strengths are commercial real estate borrowing, borrowing for middle-market businesses, cash management, international trade finance, and premier personal accounts.

Industry recognition and rankings

Top 10 U.S. bank ranking

Ranked #10 among the top 25 U.S. banks and #5 in its asset group by Bank Director Magazine (RankingBanking Study).

Best-performing community bank

Named by S&P Global Market Intelligence as the top performing community bank in California for outstanding asset quality and return on equity.

A super-capitalized balance sheet

Our capital ratios consistently sit well above regulatory guidelines, which helps keep depositors' money secure.

Get to know BestCitizenBank

Read our Chairman's message, follow our history, see the community work we fund, and find out about working here.

Chairman's Message

The annual note from our Board leadership on strategy and performance.

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Our History

Follow our journey from the 1991 launch to today, across more than 30 years.

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Our Community

See the grants, non-profit sponsorships and community work we support.

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Careers

Join a team of people who look after customers, and browse the roles we have open.

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Frequently asked questions

Where our shares trade, where we are based, and what we do.

Shares in the parent company trade publicly on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol PFBC.
You will find our corporate headquarters on the 48th floor at 601 South Figueroa Street, Downtown Los Angeles, California 90017.

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