Huntington Names Belinda Sherman President of The Huntington Investment Company

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN; www.huntington.com) has announced that Belinda Sherman has been promoted to president of The Huntington Investment Company. She will report to Steven Short, director of Huntington Wealth Advisors.

The Huntington Investment Company is the broker subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated, providing a variety of non-FDIC insured investment products and services to customers. In her new role as president, Sherman will lead Huntington’s broker dealer sales initiatives and help guide the Bank’s 175 advisors.

“Belinda’s unique set of leadership skills and strong business acumen have been invaluable to Huntington,” said Short. “She has managed an exceptional salesforce and driven considerable revenue for the bank. Her in-depth asset management knowledge and sales expertise will help continue driving revenue, while building even stronger business relationships for The Huntington Investment Company.”

Sherman has worked for Huntington since 2005 as a regional and national sales manager for The Huntington Investment Company.

“I am excited to be leading our advisors at The Huntington Investment Company, and to be working with our 900 licensed bankers in 600 banking offices who work hard every day to provide core financial advice and products to our customers,” said Sherman. “Keeping our customers’ needs front and center will allow us to further grow and continue to establish The Huntington Investment Company as an integral part of Huntington Wealth Advisors.”

Sherman holds a bachelor’s degree in applied and general studies, business from the University of Cincinnati and holds certifications in personal trust, advanced estate planning, and certified financial planning.

About The Huntington Investment Company

The Huntington Investment Company is a financial services firm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (www.huntington.com). The Huntington Investment Company is a registered broker dealer, a registered investment advisor, and an insurance company based in Columbus, Ohio, The Huntington Investment Company manages and provides a variety of non-FDIC insured investment and insurance products and services, including mutual funds, listed stocks, IRAs, options, annuities, life insurance, and fixed income products, such as treasuries, municipal, and corporate bonds. More information is available at www.huntington.com.

Huntington Wealth Advisors includes licensed investment representatives of The Huntington Investment Company who work together to deliver a full range of wealth and financial services.

NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY • MAY LOSE VALUE

The logo mark and Huntington® are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
Cynthia Kincaid, 614-480-5415
cynthia.kincaid@huntington.com

Source: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated