Patrick Bankemper

F&M Bank Welcomes Patrick Bankemper and Announces Leadership Expansion in Winchester Market

Winchester, VA โ€“ F&M Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick Bankemper as Commercial Banking Relationship Manager to our Winchester team.โ€ฆ
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F&M Bank Announces Organizational Leadership Realignment to Support Continued Growth

Timberville, VA (June 30, 2025) -- F&M Bank has announced a strategic realignment of its leadership team, positioning the organization for its nextโ€ฆ
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โ€œBest of the Valleyโ€ representing F&M Bank's win as Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company.

F&M Bank Named Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company in the Valley

Weโ€™re honored โ€” and thrilled โ€” to share that F&M Bank has been named both Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company in the 2025 Best of the Valleyโ€ฆ
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Wire Transfer Standard Change Begins July 2025

A New Standard for Global Payments Begins July 2025 Effective July 14, 2025, a new messaging formatโ€”ISO 20022โ€”will be adopted for wire transfers inโ€ฆ
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spoofing phone scam

Fraud Alert: Beware of Spoofed Calls Claiming to Verify Debit Card Transactions

Recent Scam Targeting Valley Residents We have received multiple reports of customers receiving phone calls from 540-896-8941, with the caller posingโ€ฆ
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Why Your Kids Should Have a Lemonade Stand

Nothing says summer like a good old-fashioned kids lemonade stand. Itโ€™s one of the best ways to teach money lessons for kids, while helping them buildโ€ฆ
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Wall Street Tariffs Market Volatility

New Tariffs Drive Market Volatility

New Tariffs Drive Market Volatility At 4:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods that were significantlyโ€ฆ
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IRA Contribution Taxes Shenandoah Valley Virginia

Thereโ€™s Still Time: What You Should Know About the IRA Contribution Deadline

Thereโ€™s Still Time: What You Should Know About the IRA Contribution Deadline As tax season approaches, so does an important opportunity to investโ€ฆ
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Woman Opens Online Bank Account

Don’t Just Open a Bank Account- FOCUS On the Right One

Opening a bank account might seem like a simple task, like grabbing a coffee โ€“ quick and easy. But it's a far more crucial step in managing your finances,โ€ฆ
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