Pinnacle Financial Partners has appointed David Shamblin as managing director, effective January 2026. Shamblin also takes on the roles of senior vice president, captive and reinsurance team lead, and collateral solutions lead. In his new position, Shamblin leads Pinnacle’s specialised captive and reinsurance team. The dedicated business unit provides products, services, and advice for risk-bearing entities, including banking, treasury management, trust, custody, and investment management. He is also responsible for collateral solutions via reinsurance trusts and letters of credit. Shamblin has been with Pinnacle Financial Partners since June 2018, previously serving as director of the institutional and insurance group, senior vice president, and trust and wealth advisor. Before joining Pinnacle, Shamblin spent nearly three years at BB&T Wealth as vice president and private wealth advisor. During his tenure, he focused on financial planning, including estate and trust, business transition, and risk management. His career also includes more than two years as assistant vice president at SunTrust and five years as a managing associate and financial advisor at Capital Financial Group. Shamblin is a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA). Commenting on his new role, Shamblin says: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Managing Director - Captive and Reinsurance Team Lead - SVP - Collateral Solutions at Pinnacle Financial Partners!” Pinnacle Financial Partners is a Nashville-based financial services firm founded in 2000. The organisation provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage, and insurance products to businesses and individuals.
