Honoring Community
Watch Duty
Informed. Connected. Protected.
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization that provides real-time, reliable wildfire alerts and information to help communities stay safe. Powered by trained volunteers, including firefighters and first responders, they deliver timely updates to residents across fire-prone regions.
Amir Darabi Joins as Vice President and Branch Manager
Summit appointed Amir Darabi as VP and Petaluma Branch Manager. He brings 20+ years of banking experience across wealth management, private banking, business banking, mortgage lending, and relationship management. Darabi adds broad financial expertise, strengthening the bank’s community presence. and outreach.
Summit State Bank Earns $1,674,000 in First Quarter 2026
Summit State Bank reported improved core performance in the first quarter of 2026, with higher pre-tax, pre-provision income. Results were driven by net interest margin expansion, disciplined expense management, and stronger non-interest income, reflecting continued progress on strategic priorities.
Summit State Bank Contributes over $650,000 to Local Nonprofits
The Bank distributed over $650,000 to 250 nonprofit customers through its Nonprofit Partner Program. Since launching in 2009, the program has contributed more than $7.2 million to mission-driven organizations. Recipients include Petaluma Health Center, 4Cs Sonoma County, and Watch Duty.
Phone Spoofing on the Rise
Phone spoofing scams involve fraudsters disguising their numbers to appear as trusted organizations, like Summit State Bank, to steal personal information. Summit State Bank will never ask for sensitive details via phone, text...
Fintech Banking Apps – What You Need to Know
When you deposit your money into a banking app, it's important to know who is holding your money and whether it's safe. Many financial technology companies create apps...
The Penny Is Phasing Out: What You Need to Know
The U.S. penny is ending production, leading to limited supply and possible rounding of cash transactions. Businesses should prepare with rounding policies, digital payments...
Becoming Financially Fit
It's never too late to assess your finances, gain control, and stick to a new budget or savings plan. Taking control of your personal finances will allow you to save and prepare...
The Importance of Creating a Budget
Creating a budget - The key to a good budget is including as much information as possible so you can adequately prepare and plan. It's important to keep accurate records of your...
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Summit State Bank will never phone, text or email you to request private information such as account number, social security number, card number, or password. Do not respond to requests for such information.
When logging in, you may be prompted to use a one-time code, in addition to your username and password. This code will be communicated to you through either an automated voice call or a text message.