Golden Charter Anniversaries
It's hard to believe that a decade has passed since the State Banking Department, Department of Savings and Loan and parts of the Department of Corporations came together to form a new department-the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to reflect the changes taking place in the financial services industry; changes that are still taking place. In honor of DFI's tenth anniversary, we are inaugurating a new feature on the DFI web site acknowledging the anniversaries of financial institutions-- ten or more years.The DFI recognizes that in a fast-paced, changing marketplace in which we do business it is important to recognize and to celebrate important milestones.
Golden Charter Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following California state-chartered banks, celebrating the anniversaries of their golden charter!
May 2009 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| Suncrest Bank |
May 19, 2008 |
1 |
| Golden Coast Bank |
May 7, 2007 |
2 |
| California United Bank |
May 23, 2005 |
4 |
| First Vietnamese American Bank |
May 11, 2005 |
4 |
| Founders Community Bank |
May 5, 2005 |
4 |
| Commercial Bank of California |
May 15, 2003 |
6 |
| Torrey Pines Bank |
May 23, 2003 |
6 |
| First Commercial Bank (USA) |
May 20, 1997 |
12 |
| Santa Lucia Bank |
May 30, 1997 |
12 |
| EverTrust Bank |
May 3, 1995 |
14 |
| Metro United Bank |
May 15, 1991 |
18 |
| Oak Valley Community Bank |
May 28, 1991 |
18 |
| United Pacific Bank |
May 7, 1982 |
27 |
| Monterey County Bank |
May 5, 1977 |
32 |
| Bank of Agriculture & Commerce |
May 21, 1965 |
44 |
April 2009 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| 1st Capital Bank |
April 16, 2007 |
2 |
| Folsom Lake Bank |
April 2, 2007 |
2 |
| Pacific Enterprise Bank |
April 30, 2007 |
2 |
| Stellar Business Bank |
April 9, 2007 |
2 |
| Golden Valley Bank |
April 24, 2006 |
3 |
| Ventura County Business Bank |
April 3, 2003 |
6 |
| Valley Business Bank |
April 8, 1996 |
13 |
| Liberty Bank |
April 7, 1982 |
27 |
| Tustin Community Bank |
April 1, 1981 |
28 |
| BBVA Bancomer USA |
April 21, 1980 |
29 |
| Borel Private Bank & Trust Company |
April 2, 1980 |
29 |
| Sunwest Bank |
April 9, 1970 |
39 |
| Cathay Bank |
April 19, 1962 |
47 |
| Bank of Rio Vista |
April 12, 1904 |
105 |
| Bank of Rio Vista |
April 12, 1904 |
105 |
| Bank of Willits |
April 11, 1904 |
105 |
| Exchange Bank |
April 3, 1890 |
119 |
March 2009 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| Capital Bank |
March 26, 2008 |
1 |
| Pacific Premier Bank |
March 30, 2007 |
2 |
| Sierra Vista Bank |
March 19, 2007 |
2 |
| Commonwealth Business Bank |
March 3, 2005 |
4 |
| Ojai Community Bank |
March 3, 2005 |
4 |
| Redwood Capital Bank |
March 1, 2004 |
5 |
| Napa Community Bank |
March 1, 2002 |
7 |
| Pacific Mercantile Bank |
March 1, 1999 |
10 |
| Bank of Alameda |
March 23, 1998 |
11 |
| Gateway Business Bank |
March 10, 1997 |
12 |
| Chinatrust Bank (U.S.A.) |
March 4, 1995 |
14 |
| Center Bank |
March 18, 1986 |
23 |
| Montecito Bank & Trust |
March 17, 1975 |
34 |
| Tri Counties Bank |
March 11, 1975 |
34 |
February 2009 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| Mega Bank |
February 5, 2008 |
1 |
| Security First Bank |
February 12, 2007 |
2 |
| Sunrise Community Bank |
February 27, 2007 |
2 |
| Community 1st Bank |
February 1, 2006 |
3 |
| Western Commercial Bank |
February 6, 2006 |
3 |
| MetroPacific Bank |
February 7, 2005 |
4 |
| Santa Cruz County Bank |
February 3, 2004 |
5 |
| Community Banks of Northern California |
February 28, 2003 |
6 |
| County Commerce Bank |
February 18, 2003 |
6 |
| United Security Bank |
February 3, 1999 |
10 |
| California Oaks State Bank |
February 9, 19989 |
11 |
| Citizens Bank of Northern California |
February 8, 1995 |
14 |
| Wells Fargo Bank, Ltd. |
February 8, 1985 |
24 |
| First Credit Bank |
February 18, 1983 |
26 |
| Balboa Thrift and Loan Association |
February 10, 1981 |
28 |
| First California Bank |
February 27, 1979 |
30 |
| North Valley Bank |
February 9, 1973 |
36 |
| Scott Valley Bank |
February 4, 1902 |
107 |
December 2008 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| California Republic Bank |
December 5, 2007 |
1 |
| Pacific Alliance Bank |
December 27, 2006 |
2 |
| Embarcadero Bank |
December 18, 2006 |
2 |
| Plaza Bank |
December 30, 2005 |
3 |
| Fresno First Bank |
December 23, 2005 |
3 |
| Bank of Santa Barbara |
December 19, 2005 |
3 |
| Charter Oak Bank |
December 17, 2004 |
4 |
| Mission Community Bank |
December 29, 2003 |
5 |
| Golden State Bank |
December 1, 2003 |
5 |
| Uniti Bank |
December 17, 2001 |
7 |
| Five Star Bank |
December 20, 1999 |
9 |
| Preferred Bank |
December 23, 1991 |
17 |
| Butte Community Bank |
December 14, 1990 |
18 |
| First Private Bank & Trust |
December 10, 1983 |
25 |
| Hanmi Bank |
December 15, 1982 |
26 |
| Golden Security Bank |
December 1, 1982 |
26 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Thrift & Loan Association |
December 1, 1981 |
27 |
| Wilshire State Bank |
December 30, 1980 |
28 |
| Plumas Bank |
December 13, 1980 |
28 |
| San Joaquin Bank |
December 1, 1980 |
28 |
| First Regional Bank |
December 31, 1979 |
29 |
| County Bank |
December 22, 1977 |
31 |
| River City Bank |
December 16, 1963 |
45 |
| Gilmore Bank |
December 1, 1955 |
53 |
November 2008 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| Professional Business Bank |
11/23/2007 |
1 |
| Partners Bank of California |
11/16/2007 |
1 |
| Bank of Feather River |
11/6/2007 |
1 |
| Promerica Bank |
11/7/2006 |
2 |
| Americas United Bank |
11/6/2006 |
2 |
| Community Business Bank |
11/14/2005 |
3 |
| California Business Bank |
11/1/2005 |
3 |
| Orange Community Bank |
11/20/2000 |
8 |
| 1st Pacific Bank of California |
11/17/2000 |
8 |
| Service 1st Bank |
11/10/1999 |
9 |
| Community Bank of San Joaquin, The |
11/5/1999 |
9 |
| California Pacific Bank |
11/18/1996 |
12 |
| Pacific State Bank |
11/2/1987 |
21 |
| Wells Fargo Central Bank |
11/20/1986 |
22 |
| First Security Thrift |
11/1/1980 |
28 |
| GBC International Bank |
11/15/1976 |
32 |
| California Bank & Trust |
11/9/1972 |
36 |
| Citibank (Banamex USA) |
11/1/1963 |
46 |
| Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach |
11/21/1907 |
102 |
| Savings Bank of Mendocino County |
11/28/1903 |
106 |
October 2008 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| Lighthouse Bank |
10/29/2007 |
1 |
| American Principle Bank |
10/15/2007 |
1 |
| Santa Ana Business Bank |
10/9/2007 |
1 |
| Community Valley Bank |
10/1/2007 |
1 |
| Cornerstone Community Bank |
10/23/2006 |
2 |
| Alta Alliance Bank |
10/16/2006 |
2 |
| Private Bank of California (The) |
10/24/2005 |
3 |
| First General Bank |
10/13/2005 |
3 |
| Coronado First Bank |
10/3/2005 |
3 |
| Bank of Santa Clarita |
10/26/2004 |
4 |
| San Diego Trust Bank |
10/30/2003 |
5 |
| Bank of Escondido |
10/14/2003 |
5 |
| American Continental Bank |
10/6/2003 |
5 |
| Private Bank of the Peninsula, The |
10/1/2003 |
5 |
| Mission Bank |
10/7/1998 |
10 |
| Silicon Valley Bank |
10/17/1983 |
25 |
| Redding Bank of Commerce |
10/22/1982 |
26 |
| Home Bank of California |
10/1/1981 |
27 |
| Centennial Bank |
10/1/1979 |
29 |
| GBC International Bank |
11/15/1976 |
32 |
| Community Commerce Bank |
10/1/1976 |
32 |
| Fremont Bank |
10/24/1969 |
40 |
| Manufacturers Bank |
10/29/1962 |
47 |
September 2008 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| Affinity Bank |
September 1, 1982 |
26 |
| First Bank of Beverly Hills* |
September 1, 2005 |
3 |
| State Bank of India (California) |
September 3, 1982 |
26 |
| Premier Service Bank |
September 10, 2001 |
7 |
| Pacific Western Bank* |
September 13, 2006 |
2 |
| Pacific Valley Bank |
September 14, 2004 |
4 |
| U.S. Metro Bank |
September 15, 2006 |
2 |
| American Security Bank |
September 17, 1990 |
18 |
| Discovery Bank |
September 17, 2001 |
7 |
| Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley |
September 17, 2007 |
1 |
| Pacific City Bank |
September 18, 2003 |
5 |
| Friendly Hills Bank |
September 18, 2006 |
2 |
| New Resource Bank |
September 19, 2006 |
2 |
| Independence Bank |
September 22, 2004 |
4 |
| Tri-Valley Bank |
September 26, 2005 |
3 |
| Security Business Bank of San Diego |
September 27, 2002 |
6 |
| American Business Bank |
September 28, 1998 |
10 |
| First Mountain Bank |
September 28, 1981 |
27 |
August 2008 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| Fireside Bank |
August 1, 1953 |
55 |
| Visalia Community Bank |
August 1, 1977 |
31 |
| Silvergate Bank |
August 1, 1988 |
20 |
| 1st Centennial Bank |
August 1, 1990 |
18 |
| Bank of San Francisco |
August 1, 2005 |
3 |
| Orange County Business Bank |
August 1, 2006 |
2 |
| Point Loma Community Bank |
August 2, 2004 |
4 |
| Mechanics Bank (The) |
August 3, 1907 |
101 |
| San Diego Private Bank |
August 3, 2006 |
2 |
| Citizens Business Bank |
August 9, 1974 |
34 |
| Valley Community Bank |
August 10, 1998 |
10 |
| California Community Bank |
August 11, 2003 |
5 |
| Bank of Stockton |
August 13, 1867 |
141 |
| Pacific Commerce Bank* |
August 15, 2007 |
1 |
| Community Bank |
August 18, 1945 |
63 |
| First Choice Bank |
August 18, 2005 |
3 |
| American River Bank |
August 29, 1983 |
25 |
| Tamalpais Bank |
August 29, 1991 |
17 |
July 2008 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| Pan American Bank |
July 1, 1971 |
37 |
| Summit Bank |
July 1, 1982 |
26 |
| Innovative Bank |
July 1, 1982 |
26 |
| Mizuho Corporate Bank of California |
July 2, 1974 |
34 |
| Finance and Thrift Company |
July 9, 1925 |
83 |
| Bank of Sacramento |
July 13, 1998 |
10 |
| Community Bank of the Bay |
July 22, 1996 |
12 |
June 2008 Anniversaries
| Name of Bank |
Date Opened |
Years in Operation |
| Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California |
June 16, 1916 |
92 |
| The Bank of Hemet |
June 8, 1974 |
34 |
| America California Bank |
June 23, 1982 |
26 |
If your financial institution is reaching an important milestone, a tenth, twenty-fifth, fiftieth or one-hundredth anniversary and you would like to receive a special acknowledgement from the Commissioner, we will be pleased to present you with a Certificate of Achievement recognizing the contribution your institution has made to the community over the years. For more information about this program, contact Alana Golden at agolden@dfi.ca.gov or call (916) 323-7012.
