Glades Bank and Trust
Where the charter stands
FDIC deposit insurance application received June 2, 2026; still pending on the FDIC list as of Oct 27, 2026. The bank says it plans to launch in the first quarter of 2027, pending regulatory approval (CSI/Apiture release, Oct 13, 2026).
Source: FDIC pending deposit insurance applications, as of October 27, 2026.
Capital
Reportedly raising $45M
Leadership
Led by former Amerant executive Howard Levine
Technology and vendors
Vendors named unusually early: CSI NuPoint core and Apiture digital and business banking (including treasury management), announced Oct 13, 2026 while the application is still pending. gladesbank.com registered Oct 9, 2025, eight months before filing.
Common questions
Is Glades Bank and Trust open?
Not yet. As of November 2, 2026, its status is application pending. FDIC deposit insurance application received June 2, 2026; still pending on the FDIC list as of Oct 27, 2026. The bank says it plans to launch in the first quarter of 2027, pending regulatory approval (CSI/Apiture release, Oct 13, 2026).
How much capital does Glades Bank and Trust have?
Reportedly raising $45M
Who leads Glades Bank and Trust?
Led by former Amerant executive Howard Levine
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