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Pete Ward

Pete Ward
Investment Advisor
502-259-2525
Pete.Ward@syb.com

Pete is a seasoned Investment Advisor with over two decades of experience in the financial services and investment management industry. Prior to joining Stock Yards Bank, Pete served as an Investment Officer at Commonwealth Bank & Trust, where he managed client investment portfolios.

His career journey also includes roles at the Hilliard Lyons Investment Banking Group, where he conducted research and provided advice on business transactions and valuation assignments. Additionally, Pete served as an Investment Officer for the Presbyterian Church (USA) Foundation, where his responsibilities included analyzing individual accounts, fund level investments, and implementing investment decisions.

As a Partner and Research Analyst at Veredus Asset Management, a small-cap stock investment firm, Pete contributed to the firm's stock selection process by formulating financial models and researching industry trends.

In his role as an Investment Advisor, Pete is dedicated to working closely with clients to develop thoughtful and appropriate investment strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Washington and Lee University.