TriState Capital Bank Earns Seventh Consecutive Recognition Among Top Equipment Finance Companies
TriState Capital Bank has once again been recognized as one of the leading equipment finance companies in the United States, marking the seventh consecutive year that the bank has earned a place on the prestigious Monitor 100 ranking. The recognition highlights the continued expansion of the bank’s equipment finance business and its ability to provide customized financing solutions to companies seeking to invest in essential equipment.
The bank’s Equipment Finance division recorded a 5.8% year-over-year increase in total loans and leases during 2025. The growth helped TriState Capital Bank secure the No. 78 position on the 2026 Monitor 100, an annual ranking that tracks some of the largest equipment finance and leasing companies operating in the U.S.
The latest recognition comes as the bank continues to build on the momentum generated since the launch of its dedicated equipment finance business. During 2025, the division increased its total loans and leases to $749.3 million, compared with $708.3 million at the end of 2024. The increase demonstrates the division’s continued ability to expand its portfolio while maintaining a disciplined approach to credit and client service.
Equipment Finance Division Continues to Expand
TriState Capital Bank Equipment Finance entered its eighth year in 2025, having grown substantially since it was established in 2018. The business began with $18.1 million in assets and has expanded to $749.3 million in loans and leases in less than a decade.
The division’s growth has been supported by its focus on developing long-term relationships with businesses and understanding the specific financing requirements of individual clients. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, the team works with businesses to structure financing arrangements that align with their operating needs, investment plans and growth objectives.
In 2025 alone, the Equipment Finance group added $288.2 million in new business. The new production reflects continued demand from businesses seeking financing for equipment purchases and leases while preserving capital for other operational and strategic priorities.
Tim Moriarity, executive vice president and manager of the Equipment Finance group, attributed the division’s performance to its relationship-driven business model and its focus on personalized service.
According to Moriarity, the team’s success has been built on a combination of disciplined credit practices, strategic partnerships and customized financing solutions. He noted that businesses have different capital requirements and operating models, making flexibility an important part of the equipment finance process.
“Our equipment finance division built on its strong momentum in 2025 by remaining disciplined in our credit approach, strengthening strategic partnerships and continuing to deliver personalized, client-focused financing solutions,” Moriarity said.
He also emphasized that the group’s experience allows it to structure financing solutions around individual customer circumstances. This approach is designed to help companies make investments in equipment with greater confidence while improving operational efficiency and supporting their longer-term business plans.
Combining Specialized Expertise With Banking Resources
One of the distinguishing features of TriState Capital Bank Equipment Finance is its position within a full-service commercial banking organization. The division combines specialized knowledge of equipment financing with access to the resources, technology and capabilities of the broader bank.
For businesses, this combination can provide a broader financial relationship than equipment financing alone. Companies may require financing for equipment while also managing working capital, commercial lending, cash management and other financial needs. Having access to a full-service banking platform can allow those needs to be addressed through a coordinated relationship.
TriState Capital Bank’s Equipment Finance team focuses on essential-use equipment, helping companies acquire the assets required to operate, expand capacity and improve productivity. Equipment financing can be particularly important for businesses in industries where machinery, vehicles, technology or other physical assets represent a significant component of their capital investment.
By offering both leasing and loan solutions, the division seeks to provide businesses with alternatives based on their financial circumstances and equipment requirements. The flexibility to structure different types of financing can help customers manage capital expenditures while continuing to pursue broader growth strategies.
Strong Regional Presence
The Equipment Finance group continued to build its business throughout the Northeast and Midwest in 2025. Chicago remained an area of particular focus, complementing the division’s established presence across New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania and its broader reach into contiguous states.
The regional strategy allows TriState Capital Bank to maintain close relationships with businesses while serving a broader geographic market. A local and regional understanding of commercial markets can be valuable in equipment finance, where businesses often require financing structures tailored to their industry, operating environment and investment plans.
The division’s continued expansion across these markets also reflects its broader objective of building durable relationships rather than focusing solely on individual transactions. By developing an understanding of customers’ businesses and their future plans, the team can potentially support financing needs as companies expand or replace equipment over time.
Seven Years of Recognition
TriState Capital Bank’s latest Monitor 100 ranking represents its seventh consecutive year of recognition by Monitor. The annual ranking is widely followed within the equipment finance industry and identifies leading companies based on the scale and performance of their equipment finance and leasing operations.
TriState Capital’s No. 78 ranking on the 2026 Monitor 100 follows another year of portfolio growth. The 5.8% increase in loans and leases during 2025 demonstrates that the division was able to expand its business while continuing to emphasize credit discipline and relationship management.
Consistent recognition over seven consecutive years also highlights the progress the Equipment Finance division has made since its creation. From its initial $18.1 million in assets in 2018, the business has grown to $749.3 million in loans and leases in 2025.
That growth represents a significant expansion in both the scale of the portfolio and the division’s role within TriState Capital Bank’s commercial banking strategy.
Focus on Client Relationships
Moriarity, who launched the Equipment Finance division in 2018 from the bank’s general commercial lending business, has emphasized the importance of client relationships throughout the division’s development.
The team’s relationship-based model is centered on understanding the circumstances behind each financing request. Companies may need equipment to expand production, modernize operations, replace aging assets or improve efficiency. The appropriate financing structure can therefore vary depending on the company and the nature of the investment.
By combining industry knowledge with financing flexibility, TriState Capital Bank Equipment Finance aims to help customers make important capital investments without losing sight of their broader financial objectives.
The approach also supports the division’s emphasis on long-term relationships. Rather than viewing equipment financing as an isolated transaction, the group seeks to become a financial partner to businesses as their equipment and capital requirements evolve.
Contribution to the Bank’s Commercial Strategy
Equipment Finance represents an important component of TriState Capital Bank’s broader commercial banking strategy. With assets exceeding $20 billion, the bank has the financial resources and infrastructure to support businesses across a wide range of industries.
The Equipment Finance division adds specialized expertise to that broader platform. Its focus on equipment loans and leases allows the bank to address a specific area of commercial financing while providing customers with access to the capabilities of a full-service financial institution.
The combination of specialized expertise and institutional resources has been a key part of the division’s growth strategy. As businesses continue to evaluate investments in equipment and technology, financing providers that can offer flexible structures and understand the underlying business requirements can play an important role in helping companies execute their investment plans.
Leadership Highlights Continued Momentum
TriState Capital Bank Chairman and CEO Brian Fetterolf also credited the Equipment Finance team’s performance to its strong client relationships and commitment to delivering consistent value.
“Our continued success reflects the strength of our team, the trust our clients place in us and our commitment to delivering consistent value over the long term,” Fetterolf said.
He added that the bank continued to expand client relationships in 2025 while providing businesses with the expertise, resources and financial strength needed to invest in their future.
The comments underscore the strategic importance of customer relationships to the bank’s approach. Strong client relationships can help financial institutions better understand changing business requirements and identify opportunities to support customers through different stages of growth.
The Equipment Finance division enters the next stage of its development from a considerably stronger position than when it was launched in 2018. Its growth from $18.1 million in assets during its inaugural year to $749.3 million in loans and leases in 2025 illustrates the scale of the business’s expansion.
The addition of $288.2 million in new business during 2025 further demonstrates the division’s ability to generate new financing activity while growing its existing portfolio.
As businesses continue to invest in equipment required to maintain and expand their operations, equipment finance is expected to remain an important source of capital for companies seeking alternatives to traditional cash purchases. Financing can allow businesses to acquire essential assets while managing liquidity and allocating capital toward other priorities.
For TriState Capital Bank, the combination of regional market expertise, specialized equipment finance capabilities and the resources of a full-service commercial bank provides a foundation for continued expansion.
The seventh consecutive Monitor recognition reinforces the division’s position within the U.S. equipment finance market. With a growing portfolio, an established regional presence and a continued focus on customized financing solutions, TriState Capital Bank Equipment Finance is positioned to build on its performance and deepen relationships with businesses across its target markets.
The Monitor 100 recognition ultimately reflects more than the size of the bank’s equipment finance portfolio. It also highlights the progress of a specialized business that has expanded rapidly since its launch and has become an increasingly important part of TriState Capital Bank’s commercial banking offering. Through disciplined lending, personalized service and a focus on long-term customer relationships, the Equipment Finance group continues to pursue sustainable growth while helping businesses finance the equipment they need to operate efficiently and invest in their future.
Source link: https://www.businesswire.com
