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First National Bank – Benld Banking Center

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Address: 218 East Central Avenue, Benld, Illinois

Phone: 217-835-4384

Website: www.fnbstaunton.com

Email: drabida@fnbstaunton.com

Lobby Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Drive-Up Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday: 8:30am-6:00pm, Saturday: 8:30am-1:00pm

About us:

Mission Statement: The First National Bank in Staunton is committed to providing quality financial services, which are responsive to our customers needs. A professional and friendly staff will ensure we offer quality customer service. Maintaining a strong capital position is imperative to achieving these goals and ensuring the bank’s future growth and success.

History of First National Bank:

  • 1934 – First National Bank chartered through a consolidation with Staunton National Bank
  • 1970 – The bank was relocated to its present address of 115 S. Elm St. Staunton, Illinois.
  • 1984 – Livingston branch established.
  • 1988 – Worden branch established
  • 1991 – First Staunton Bancshares, Inc. is formed as a one-bank holding company.
  • 1993 – Acquisition of the Benld Loan Association, renamed First National Bank of Benld.
  • 1994 – Acquisition of Lemont Federal Savings and Loan in Bethalto, renamed First of Bethalto.
  • 1994 – Expansion of the Staunton office and relocation of the drive-up facility.
  • 1996 – Established a facility in Behme’s grocery store in Holiday Shores.
  • 1999 – Established a facility in Troy.
  • 2002 – Acquisition of Hamel and Maryville locations.
  • 2004 – Relocation of Holiday Shores facility.
  • 2005 – Acquisition of National Bank branches in Mt. Olive, Mt. Clare and Livingston.
  • 2005 – Established Mt. Olive facility.
  • 2005 – Expansion and remodel of Benld facility.
  • 2007 – Relocated & built a new Maryville facility
  • 2008 – Expanded Staunton Office
  • 2009 – Built a new Troy facility

 

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Gina Gucciardo, CPA

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Two locations to better serve you!

Gina Gucciardo

Gillespie Location:
314 South Macoupin Street     (217) 839-4226

Carlinville Location:
124 North West Street    (217) 854-9530

Website: http://www.gillespiecpas.com

About our firm:

For years, Gina Gucciardo, CPA has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Gina Gucciardo, CPA’s expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as financial statements and financial planning.

Gina Gucciardo, CPA is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.

Our mission:

Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients’ needs through research and sound analysis. Gina Gucciardo, CPA is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of the business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned.

Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose Gina Gucciardo, CPA receive competent and timely advice.

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United Community Bank

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Address: 301 S. Macoupin, P.O. Box 148

Phone: 217 – 839 – 4000

Website: https://www.ucbbank.com/

Email:  jalepra@ucbbank.com

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-6:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-1:00pm

About Us:

UCB History

United Community Bank has a rich tradition of local history and community involvement. As a result, we take pride in offering the highest level of customer service. We know that our customers expect the very best, and our goal is to meet or exceed those expectations each and every day. So whether you need help opening up a new personal checking account or whether you represent a business needing sophisticated cash management services, UCB’s trained staff is available to help answer all of your questions.

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You can call and speak to a personal banker at any one of our locations. If you would prefer to contact us by email, click on the Contact Directory to find a listing of all our employees’ email addresses.

Our story began in 1973, when a local group invested in Farmers State Bank in Greenfield. The goal was to deliver the ultimate in customer service and to acquire other banks in central and southern Illinois. Below is a listing of the banks that have joined our group, along with the year they became part of United Community Bank (UCB).

1973 Farmers State Bank in Greenfield
1978 First National at Bunker Hill
1982 Bank of Pawnee
1985 Chatham Community Bank (Chatham & Loami branches)
1989 People’s State Bank of Gillespie
1996 State Bank of Auburn

Our Springfield branch at Iles and Chatham Road opened as our 12th location in August of 1999. The Springfield branch at 6th & Stevenson opened as UCB’s 13th location in June of 2004. We opened another Springfield branch at Jefferson & Bruns for our 14th location in June of 2005. UCB will open a 15th location in Divernon in 2008.

Always keeping the original “ultimate customer service” objective in mind, UCB has grown to become the leader of community banking. Currently operating in three counties (Sangamon, Greene, & Macoupin), UCB has branches in Springfield, Chatham, Auburn, Greenfield, Bunker Hill, Loami, Gillespie, and Pawnee.

UCB does not answer to any out-of-state management team. Because UCB is employee owned, the bank only has to answer to its customers. In sum, this bank will never change its name or relocate…ever, ever, ever…GUARANTEED.

The bank offers a full range of services…checking and savings accounts, free Internet banking, CDs, IRAs, mortgages, commercial loans, home equity loans, investment products, insurance products, and much more. UCB is a subsidiary of United Community Bancorp, which is a privately held financial institution headquartered in Chatham, Illinois.

Securities and Insurance offered through Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. Member FINRA/SIPC
Not insured through FDIC or any other government agency
May lose value – No bank guarantee – Not a bank deposit

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Country Financial

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Address: 801 Staunton Road, Gillespie, IL, 62033

Phone:  217 – 839 – 4385

Website:  http://www.countryfinancial.com/tina.olroyd

Email:  tina.olroyd@countryfinancial.com

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

About Us:

My Bio and Team

If I said that I help my clients achieve financial solutions on my own, I’d be kidding myself. The process requires a team effort to create the best plan.

I am lucky to have a great team in my office. Backed by my staff, I am able to provide my clients with personal service and expertise. My team can help answer questions, help with payments, and make billing changes. The best part is, my assistant will be in the office available to help you even when I’m not.

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I trust my staff to provide all of my clients with a high level of customer service. Whenever you work with my team members, you can be sure they will provide you with courteous assistance.

Please feel free to contact me directly by phone or by completing the Contact Me form on my site. I look forward to building on our one-on-one relationship and working together to achieve your financial success!

EXPERIENCE

  • Have been with COUNTRY for 12 years
  • I have 20 years of industry experience

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/DESIGNATIONS

  • Licensed in IL and MO

FAMILY

  • Jim (spouse)
  • Brenna, Jimmy, Olivia, & Rachel (kids)
  • Duke (dogs)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Chamber of Commerce Member
  • Member Benld Rotary Club
  • Partner of Safe Kids Coalition of Macoupin County
  • Sunday School Teachers, 3-4th grade

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