American Bank Adds Private Banking Team to San Antonio Market

Joining American Bank as a Senior Private Banker, Gerardo “Jerry” Daniel brings nearly 40 years of banking experience. During his banking career, he has managed both sides of the balance sheet for high-net worth and ultra-high-net worth individuals, families, and business owners. Most recently Daniel served as a Private Banker for Third Coast Bank in San Antonio. And immediately prior to that, he spent nine years as a Private Banker with BBVA’s Global Wealth team, also in San Antonio. Daniel worked with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch earlier in his career. He holds his Series 6, 63, 65, and 7 licenses through FINRA and also carries a Texas Insurance License (Group 1 – Life and Health). Daniel is active in the San Antonio community where he makes time to serve with the Catholic Youth Organization, San Antonio Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and Junior Achievement.

Jeff Hawthorn joins American Bank as a Senior Private Banker and brings nearly three decades of experience in all areas of banking. From teller and personal banker to regional manager and private banker, Hawthorn has spent his career helping people with their banking and wealth management needs. Most recently, Hawthorn was a Private Banker with Third Coast Bank in San Antonio where he helped build a private wealth management platform from ground up. Prior to that, he served as a Private Banker with BBVA’s Global Wealth Management team in San Antonio. And before that, he served in various roles with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Hawthorn earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, and he carries several FINRA licenses including Series 6, 63, 66, 7, and 24. He also has his Texas Insurance License for General Lines and Group 1 (Life and Health). Hawthorn serves the San Antonio community through multiple organizations, including Youth Code Jam, Alamo Angels, and the Jaguar Pride Association.

As a 20-year financial services professional, Anthony Perez has prioritized building long-lasting relationships with high-net worth clients. At American Bank, Perez will serve his clients as a Private Banker. Before joining American Bank, Perez worked with Third Coast Bank as a Private Banking Operations Manager, and prior to that he served in various roles with BBVA’s Commercial Banking and Global Wealth teams. Earlier in his career, Perez was a senior personal banker with Bank of America. He holds his Group 1 (Life and Health) Texas Insurance License and is a graduate of Palo Alto College in San Antonio. Perez serves within the San Antonio community with Habitat for Humanity, San Antonio Food Bank, Haven for Hope, and other nonprofit organizations.

With more than 30 years of banking experience, Diana Cervantes joins American Bank as a Loan Administrative Assistant for Private Banking. She specializes in helping the Private Banking team deliver exceptional client services to high-net worth individuals, families, and business owners. Cervantes joins American Bank after spending several years with Third Coast Bank in San Antonio where she was a Private Client Associate. Before that, she spent 16 years with BBVA and 7 years with Washington Mutual Bank, serving in various roles. Cervantes is a native San Antonian.