Commerce Trust Names Jacquie Gabbidon Texas Market Executive

Commerce Trust Names Jacquie Gabbidon Texas Market Executive

Kansas City, Mo. – January 19, 2023 – Jacqueline F. Gabbidon has joined Commerce Trust, a division of Commerce Bank, as senior vice president and market executive for Texas. In this role she will be responsible for growing the company’s presence in Dallas and Houston, two key expansion markets, as well as building the service teams to address the financial needs of current and potential clients in the state.

With more than 20 years of experience in wealth management and trust services, Jacquie comes to Commerce Trust after 16 years at Northern Trust, where she most recently served as senior fiduciary officer, overseeing the trust and fiduciary administration for the Dallas office. In addition, she managed the firm’s Private Client Services business. Jacquie also practiced law with specialization in estate planning, trusts, probate and estate administration and corporate planning.

“We are truly excited to welcome Jacquie to Commerce Trust,” said Scott Boswell, president – west region, Commerce Trust. “Texas represents tremendous opportunities for us to expand our current footprint in the key expansion markets of Dallas and Houston. Jacquie’s combination of experience and knowledge of the marketplace will play a crucial role as we build our wealth clientele in Texas.”

"I am grateful for the opportunity to bring my passion for wealth management to Commerce Trust,” said Jacquie. "The wealth profile in Texas has been growing significantly for a number of years. I look forward to building teams of talented wealth management professionals in Dallas and Houston and delivering Commerce Trust’s high standards for performance and client service."

Commerce Trust becomes the second Commerce Bank division to establish a presence in Texas. The Commercial division has operated in Dallas since 2012 and now is also in Houston. “Jacquie’s extensive experience in wealth management and trust services will be a great complement to our existing commercial presence in Texas,” said Chris Holder, Dallas market president.

Jacquie earned a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws (in taxation) from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. She is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designee from the Investments & Wealth Institute and holds an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) certification from the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils.

Actively involved in the community, Jacquie serves on the board of directors for the Dallas Tennis Association, which through its philanthropic arm, the Dallas Tennis and Education Academy, promotes education and life skills to under-resourced youth in the greater Dallas area through the sport of tennis.

About Commerce Trust
Since 1906, Commerce Trust, a division of Commerce Bank, has been a leading provider of investment management, financial planning, trust and private banking services. Administering more than $60.3 billion in assets,1 Commerce Trust provides a full range of wealth and investment planning services for individuals and institutions to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

¹As of December 31, 2022.

Investments & Wealth Institute® (the Institute) is the owner of the certification marks “CPWA®,” and “Certified Private Wealth Advisor®.” Use of CPWA®, and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment wealth advisors.

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