A Message From Our
Chairman & CEO
On August 22, 2025, Washington Trust will celebrate our 225 th year of being a local Rhode Island business. We recognize the tremendous honor of being able to spend two and a quarter centuries helping local families buy homes, start businesses, save for their future, provide for their children, and navigate through whatever financial storms they face. We understand that this privilege of celebrating 225 years wouldn’ t be ours without earning people’ s trust time and time again …
Washington Trust’ s dedicated team of employees takes the time to get to know our customers and their families personally, so they can better understand their financial situations and aspirations. While we offer all the products, solutions, and digital conveniences to ensure an exceptional customer experience, what sets us apart is the accessible advice and relationship building we foster every day. This integrated approach helps strengthen our connection to our customers and the diverse communities we serve, enabling us to deliver customized financial solutions that extend beyond mere transactions.
At Washington Trust, what we value is you ®. As we embark on our 225 th year, we remain focused on playing a vital role in enhancing our neighbors’ quality of life and making a meaningful difference in the places we live and work. Our team couldn’ t be more excited to continue our legacy of commitment to the community, and the personally attentive financial services we’ re known for, to help our customers throughout all stages of their lives.
Thank you all for being part of our journey.
Edward O.“ Ned” Handy III Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Washington Trust
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