Meet Vallant Financial, Inc.

New Name. Shared Purpose.

Pinnacle Bank is excited to announce our partnership with Morris Bank, joining forces to provide even greater value to our customers and communities. Our holding company is now Vallant Financial. Vallant represents courage, strength and resilience, leading our customers into the future where the tech and tools might change, but the service never will.

As a united institution, we’re excited to build on the Pinnacle and Morris legacies while bringing new ways to do what’s best for people in all stages of life. We’re proud to move forward together, lighting the way with trusted service and a shared commitment to our communities.

Merger Timeline

November 20, 2025

Pinnacle Financial Corporation announced a merger with Morris State Bancshares.

January 5, 2026

Pinnacle Financial Corporation changed the name of its holding company to Vallant Financial, Inc.

June 15, 2026

Pinnacle Bank & Morris State Bancshares expect to complete a merger of the two banks in June.

Merger Announcement

Pinnacle Bank is excited to announce our partnership with Morris Bank, joining forces to provide even greater value to our customers and communities. This alliance reflects our shared commitment to personalized relationships, exceptional experiences, innovation and leadership. Please see the press release below for details on how we’re truly stronger together—serving with one standard and one purpose.

Board of Directors

L. Jackson McConnell, Jr., Chairman – Pinnacle Bank, Elberton, GA.

Rafy Bassali – Entrepreneur, Augusta, GA.

Danielle Benson – Candid Construction Services, Athens, GA.

Ron Bracewell – Bates, Carter & Co., LLP, Gainesville GA.

Greg T. Herring – Herring Properties, Covington, GA.

Jonathan Holmes – Mighty 8th Media, Buford, GA.

William McDermott – McDermott Financial Solutions, Norcross, GA.

Connie M. Melear – R. W. Allen, LLC, Augusta, GA.

Marjorie Bond Moore – Downtown Market, Royston, GA.

David Voyles – Pinnacle Bank, Elberton, GA.

Kalki Yalamanchili – HY Law, Athens, GA.

L. Jackson McConnell, Jr.

CEO of Pinnacle Bank
CEO of Vallant Financial

David Voyles

President of Pinnacle Bank
President of Vallant Financial

Scott Wilson

EVP – Chief Financial Officer of Pinnacle Bank

Shannon Fortson

EVP – Chief Credit Officer of Pinnacle Bank

Donna Webb

EVP – Chief Operations Officer of Pinnacle Bank

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Shareholders IRS Form 8937

Below, please find the instructions and IRS Form 8937 for your use. As a shareholder, you need to file this form when Pinnacle Financial Corporation takes an action affecting the basis of shareholders.

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