Robert Melle Joins Peapack Private Wealth Management Team to Expand Manhattan Presence

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust have announced the appointment of Robert Melle as Senior Managing Director and Senior Financial Advisor with the wealth management division. Based at the firm's Park Avenue office in New York City, Melle joins a growing team of advisors focused on expanding the Bank's wealth management presence in Manhattan. This strategic hire represents Peapack Private's commitment to strengthening its position in the competitive New York financial services market.

Melle brings over 25 years of experience as a seasoned sales and service-driven professional with a strong record of driving business success through strategic financial planning and client advocacy. His expertise spans wealth planning, asset allocation, investment strategy, and financial advisory, complemented by deep capabilities in lead generation, product development, and solution implementation. He is also highly skilled in relationship management, negotiation, risk mitigation, and strategic process alignment, making him well-positioned to serve the firm's high-net-worth clientele.

The appointment signals Peapack Private's aggressive expansion strategy in the Manhattan market, where competition for wealth management clients remains intense. Melle joins Peapack Private from Charles Schwab, where he served as Vice President and Financial Consultant, delivering comprehensive wealth management services and proactive relationship management to ultra-high- and high-net-worth clients. His prior distinguished positions at Chase Investment Services Corporation and Citicorp Investment Services, both based in New York, provide him with extensive local market knowledge and established client relationships.

Melle's career accomplishments include overseeing asset management exceeding $1.2 billion, with advisory fee assets totaling more than $220 million. His consistent ranking in the top 25% of regional financial consultants and multiple Northeast Achievement and Key Contributor Stock Awards demonstrate his proven track record in the industry. Nationally, he has placed in the top 5% for net asset growth and is a proud recipient of the Chairman's Club Award, highlighting his exceptional performance in asset growth and client service.

The hiring of such an experienced professional with substantial assets under management indicates Peapack Private's serious commitment to competing effectively in the New York wealth management landscape. Melle's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in business management from Adelphi University, and he holds several professional designations including Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®). He is currently enrolled in the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) program at Kaplan Financial Institution and maintains Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and Insurance licenses, ensuring he remains at the forefront of industry standards and regulations. For additional information about the company's services, visit https://www.peapackprivate.com.