Advance Financial CFO named an Executive of the Year in Global Golden Bridge Awards

Pat Conroy
Pat Conroy

Patrick Conroy, chief financial officer of Nashville-based financial services company Advance Financial, was named bronze winner for Executive of the Year in the Accounting, Banking, Financial and Insurance category of the 2017 Golden Bridge Awards.

“Advance Financial is experiencing incredible growth around the state and it’s humbling to be a part of the vision for its future. The passion and knowledge of our team is what drives me each day to develop innovative ways to reach our customers and expand our business,” said Conroy.

“This is an exciting time for us as we reach new markets and open more stores throughout Tennessee. I am continuously grateful for this role and how it allows me to challenge myself in ways I never anticipated. It is great to be a part of the Advance Financial family.”

The coveted annual Golden Bridge Awards program recognizes the world’s best companies and the people behind them, and encompasses every major industry in the world.

“I speak for the entire Advance Financial team when I say that we couldn’t agree more with Patrick’s recent recognition as an Executive of the Year,” said Tina Hodges, chief executive and chief experience officer for Advance Financial. “His work as CFO always goes above-and-beyond to support our company and we’re excited that he’s being recognized for his work.”

Winners will be honored in San Francisco on Monday, Sept. 18, during the annual Red Carpet Golden Bridge Awards Ceremony.

Advance Financial, founded in 1996, is a family owned and operated financial center based in Nashville, Tenn. The company currently operates more than 80 locations throughout Tennessee and employs more than 800 local representatives. By focusing on a wide variety of financial services, including: wire transfer, bill payment, unlimited free money orders and FLEX loans, they are committed to building long-lasting, strong relationships with every customer. Advance Financial earned an ‘A+’ rating from the Better Business Bureau and was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country for the sixth year in a row. For more information visit www.af247.com.

The Golden Bridge Awards are an annual industry and peers recognition program honoring best companies in every major industry from large to small and new start-ups in North America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin-America. Learn more about Golden Bridge Awards on the website www.goldenbridgeawards.com

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