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You help students meet their full potential.

We’ll help your school do it, too.

Partner with us to manage your future growth.

Academic and technological advances provide constantly changing opportunities for higher education and K-12 independent schools. We’ve supported schools for more than 100 years—and have the industry knowledge and financial expertise to support your school in debt capital, treasury, risk management, and investments.

Our experienced bankers will help you evaluate strategies so your school meets its long-term growth plans and aspirations.

Areas of focus

  • Public and private higher education, including direct support organizations
  • Independent K-12 schools
  • Charter schools

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Industry expertise Short-term investment strategy takes on new urgency

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    Get in touch with an expert.

    We’ve got the expertise to take your school to the next level. Talk with our industry specialists today and gain the advantage of our full range of solutions.

    For Higher Education Contact: 

    Charles Alston
    Head of Hospitals, Higher Ed, and Government Banking (LIC) 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-alston-21704311

    For K-12 Education Contact:

    Carl Bergeron, SVP
    K-12 Education Industry Specialist
    carl.bergeron@truist.com

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