Associated Bank Welcomes Michelle Slawny as Director of Financial Planning for Private Wealth

Green Bay, Wis. - November 14, 2024 - Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") has announced the addition of Michelle Slawny, Director of Financial Planning for Private Wealth. In this role, Slawny will be responsible for defining the strategic path to expand Associated's financial planning and advice capabilities while also leading the financial planning team for Private Wealth and reporting directly to Jayne Hladio, executive vice president, president of Private Wealth.

"Michelle's deep experience in all facets of wealth planning and outstanding reputation in our footprint brings impressive financial and life moment consulting skills to our clients," said Hladio. "Her ability to be a champion of our clients' aspirations is exceptional. She will help individuals, families, and businesses navigate important financial decisions and design relevant solutions through goals-based planning. Further, her personalized approach to guiding and advising complements our 'art of advocacy' approach to private wealth."

Most recently, Slawny held the position of private wealth advisor at U.S. Bank where she served as the primary relationship manager for Private Wealth clients, deepening client relationships through a broad knowledge of investments, banking, wealth, estate planning and trust services. Prior to this recent position, Slawny served as wealth advisor for TIAA and as a senior financial planner for WEA Trust Member Benefits. In addition to her planning expertise with individuals and families, her institutional knowledge complements Associated's growth aspirations for institutional services and retirement planning workplace solutions.

"I am delighted to join Associated Private Wealth and share their vision of advocacy for clients and wealth wellness for individuals, families, and communities," said Slawny. "I look forward to leading the talented wealth planning team and look forward to working together to guide our clients through all life stages, from wealth accumulation to retirement."

Slawny holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor, holds life, health, property and casualty insurance license in Wisconsin and FINRA 7, 63, 66 licenses. She is a board member for Madison Public Schools Foundation and is based in Madison, Wis.

ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $42 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from nearly 200 banking locations serving more than 100 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. The company also operates loan production offices in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.