FORT MYERS, Fla. - eTradeWire -- Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands was honored by BauerFinancial with an Exceptional Performance Designation in recognition of the bank earning Bauer's highest 5-Star Superior rating for more than 10 consecutive years.

BauerFinancial is the nation's premier bank rating firm, analyzing and reporting on the industry since 1983. Banks and credit unions are ranked based on several factors, including capital ratio, profitability/loss trends, historical data and more. Five stars is Bauer's highest rating and indicates that an institution is one of the strongest in the nation. The Exceptional Performance Designation is reserved for institutions that have earned a 5-star ranking continuously for 10 years or longer.

"We are honored to be recognized by BauerFinancial for our proven track record of financial strength and security," said Geoffrey Roepstorff, CEO of Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands. "We continuously strive to find a better way to meet the needs of our customers and community and exceed expectations in every encounter. This recognition represents the hard work and dedication of a team that cares about the people, families and businesses we serve every day."

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Founded in 1997, Edison National Bank and its Bank of the Islands offices is the oldest locally owned and operated independent community bank in Lee County. With offices conveniently located in Fort Myers, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island, the bank has dedicated more than 25 years to fulfilling the region's banking needs with the additional stability and resources of an FDIC-insured, nationally chartered bank.

About Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands

Edison National Bank is Lee County's oldest locally owned and managed community bank, serving individuals and business owners with offices in Fort Myers, as well as the Bank of the Islands offices on Sanibel and Captiva. Founded in 1997, Edison National Bank is strongly rooted in the community and actively supports civic and charitable causes through both donations and volunteerism. The Bank of the Islands offices have been recognized as the "Best Bank of the Islands" for 23 years straight. For more information, call 239-466-1800 or visit www.EdisonNationalBank.com or www.BankoftheIslands.com.