Bill Leonard Joins The Private Bank at PlainsCapital as Wealth Strategist

FORT WORTH, TX (Jan. 28, 2021) – PlainsCapital Bank recently welcomed Bill Leonard to its Private Bank as wealth strategist at 3707 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Mr. Leonard will develop customized financial plans and investment strategies for The Private Bank’s clients, aligning their assets with their goals.

“The wealth management sector warrants a need for knowledgeable and trustworthy financial professionals,” said Rich Wyatt, executive vice president, chief investment officer, and chief operating officer of The Private Bank. “PlainsCapital is proud to welcome Mr. Leonard, who has a proven record of understanding the ins and outs of his clients’ financial situations and goals. His decades of wealth management experience will allow us to continue matching The Private Bank’s clientele with the right investment products and financial strategies.”

Bill Leonard joined PlainsCapital from the Private Bank of a large national bank, where he served as senior vice president, senior trust and fiduciary specialist. He has more than 33 years of financial services experience in Texas. He joins a seasoned team of professionals at PlainsCapital’s Fort Worth office, joining Linda Metcalf, Market Manager and a staff of experienced Fiduciary Officers, Portfolio Managers and Oil and Gas Specialists.

“It’s an honor to be part of a team that feels such a strong obligation to the individuals they serve,” said Mr. Leonard. “I look forward to working closely with The Private Bank’s clients in Fort Worth and across Texas to deliver high quality investment solutions and financial guidance.”

Mr. Leonard received bachelor’s degrees in business administration and history from Austin College, and is an honors graduate of the Cannon Financial Institute. He is also a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP) through the American Bankers Association.

Mr. Leonard has previously served as a member of the American Bankers Association Institute of Certified Bankers IRA Working Group. He has held various positions on the North Texas Estate Planning Council, including president, vice president, and treasurer. He has also served as member and chairman of the Texas Bankers Association Advisory Board.

About PlainsCapital Bank

PlainsCapital Bank, the fourth-largest Texas-headquartered bank by deposit market share, operates 59 Texas branches and has approximately 1,100 employees providing highly personalized relationship banking through a single point of contact. Offering commercial lending, treasury management, small business banking, private banking, and trust and wealth management services, PlainsCapital Bank empowers responsive, local decision making in each of its major markets: Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio. PlainsCapital Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH).