BNY Mellon Wealth Management again was recognized by Barron's, in two separate studies, both as one of the nation's leading wealth managers and for being one of the nation's largest private banks. Barron's annual wealth manager study ranked BNY Mellon 8^th in the U.S., based on assets under management in accounts of $5 million or more, as of June 30, 2012. The publication's annual ranking of private banks identified BNY Mellon as the 3^rd largest in the U.S.

Leadership is not new to BNY Mellon Wealth Management.Since our founding in 1784, our company has been recognized for its experience and dedication to the field of wealth management.As trustee for the nation's first trust—that of our founder, Alexander Hamilton—and as the nation's oldest private bank, we are proud of our legacy of stewardship and experience.We are committed to sustaining this legacy as we continue to share our expertise and earn our clients' trust as a modern day wealth management leader.