I've been banking with "The Whitney" since I got my first checking account. Since the merger with Hancock, the service is still excellent- I don't plan to leave unless things change for the worse. So far, so good. The merger hasn't changed its standing as a New Orleans institution.
The nature of my work has me on the road a lot, so I've dropped in on virtually every branch in the metro area. Service is pretty consistent at all the branches, but this one really stands out. Here's why: about six months ago, I went in for some advice on an IRA. I wasn't happy with the performance of the existing one, so I was contemplating a change. I dealt with a banker named Sara Diaz, who was very friendly and helpful- she steered me in the right direction. She referred me to a financial consultant named Ronald Barreca, who met with me on two separate occasions and went over everything with a fine-toothed comb, patiently answering all questions. I'd highly recommend both of them.
Get this: Today, I went into the lobby to take care of some routine business. I was standing at the desk, filling out a form with my head down and Sara Diaz walks over to me, says "Hi Scott! How have you been?" and proceeds to have a conversation with me like we're old friends. I met her ONE TIME, six months ago. Here I stood in the middle of a major metropolitan area during the cold age of technology, getting the kind of service I imagine happened in small towns in the 1950's.
That's "The Whitney-" 5 stars. read more