Queensborough National Bank & Trust is proud to announce the addition of Loren Fields and Jessica Elkins to Queensborough Investments, further strengthening the bank’s commitment to providing personalized financial guidance and exceptional client service in the North Augusta community.

Fields and Elkins, who have worked together for several years at their former Edward Jones office in North Augusta, bring a strong commitment to delivering attentive, high-quality support to clients as they work toward their financial goals.

“We are thrilled to welcome Loren and Jessica to Queensborough Investments,” said Dagan Sharpe, Head of Queensborough Investments at Queensborough National Bank & Trust. “Their skillsets not only enhance our existing relationships within Queensborough Investments but will also further elevate Queensborough Bank & Trust and Queensborough Investments’ presence within the community.”

Fields, with more than 10 years of experience in the financial industry, Fields partners with individuals and families to develop personalized strategies for building, sustaining, and transferring wealth. His goal is to empower clients through thoughtful planning tailored to their unique financial and lifestyle aspirations.

A lifelong North Augusta resident, Fields has a strong history of community involvement, including volunteering with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, serving 11 years as a fire service volunteer and first responder, and working five years in law enforcement. These roles reflect his longstanding dedication to service and integrity.

 Fields has pursued continued education through studies in Computer Programming and Technology at Aiken Technical College, Fire Science at Columbia Southern University, and is currently working toward the ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, fishing, camping, and hunting with his fiancée, Katie, his teenage son, and his young daughter

Jessica Elkins, Client Relationship Manager, has 18 years of banking experience, including six in wealth management, and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Arizona. She is excited to bring her expertise and client-focused philosophy to Queensborough’s Investments division.

Married for 28 years to her husband, James, Elkins is the proud mother of four grown sons and a bonus son who joined the family as a foreign exchange student from Spain. She is also a grandmother to four. An identical twin, Elkins, often says she draws strength and inspiration from that unique bond.

Elkins is passionate about serving her community. She volunteers and serves on the board of the Augusta Dream Center and supports organizations such as Wear Blue: Run to Remember and the Alzheimer’s Association. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, caring for her two dachshunds, and running races and marathons. She completed her most challenging race the Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in Colorado in 2023. Her personal motto is: “With resilience and dedication, most things are possible.”

Fields and Elkins addition to the Queensborough Investment team allows them to continue serving their existing clients while offering the expanded resources and benefits of Queensborough Bank’s full-service financial platform.

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