Marquis Bank has opened its first banking center in Broward County at 201 SE 12th St., in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Coral Gables-based Marquis Bank, a private community bank dedicated to serving business owners, professionals and investors, is pleased to announce the opening of its first banking center in Broward County at 201 SE 12th St., in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The new office will be Marquis’ third location, with existing branches located in Coral Gables and Aventura.

Mark Huard and Steve Sanzone

The Broward team is led by Market President Steven Sanzone who came to Marquis recently after spending 14 years as Executive Vice President and Senior Loan Officer at Stonegate Bank. Teaming with Sanzone is Mark L. Huard, who serves as Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Officer. Mark is responsible for developing business and commercial real estate relationships in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Huard held similar positions at Stonegate and Community Bank of Broward.

“Fort Lauderdale’s residential and commercial sectors are experiencing major development, and it’s exciting to bring our client-focused brand of banking to the market. Our success is built on the ability to deliver reliable financial services with a great deal of personal care…one client at time.” Sanzone said.

“We view the expansion into this market as a natural progression and are pleased to bring the Marquis brand to the Fort Lauderdale community,” said Javier Holtz, Chairman and CEO.

About Marquis Bank

Marquis Bank, with more than $670 million in assets, is a full-service community bank dedicated to serving business owners, professionals and investors. Marquis has successfully blended convenient state-of-the-art technology with personal attention to create an exceptional banking experience for its clients. For more information, please call 305.443.2922 or visit  www.MarquisBank.com