Robert Rene Fiallo is a distinguished banking executive with over three decades of experience in financial leadership. A graduate of the University of Maryland, Robert Rene Fiallo began his career as a loan officer at Maryland National Bank before rapidly ascending to leadership positions across various financial institutions.
As vice president and regional manager at First Tennessee Bank and later executive vice president at F&M Bank, Mr. Fiallo demonstrated exceptional talent in banking operations. His career reached new heights when he became chairman and CEO of Fidelity & Trust Bank in Bethesda, Maryland, from 2002 to 2007, followed by a role as division president at Sterling Capital in Chicago.
Later, Mr. Fiallo served as chairman of Potomac Financial Holdings in Vienna, Virginia, for four years. Currently, he serves as chairman and CEO of Bank Advisors, LLC, in Bethesda, Maryland, a position he has held since 2015.
Mr. Fiallo's expertise encompasses various aspects of banking leadership, including managing bank mergers, startups, and acquisitions. He is presently working on establishing a de novo bank in the U.S. Virgin Islands, demonstrating his commitment to expanding financial services in underserved markets.
Beyond traditional banking, Robert Rene Fiallo has applied his financial acumen to community-focused real estate development. He manages mixed-use projects with particular emphasis on creating housing solutions for low- to moderate-income households through HUD voucher programs and Section 8. His work extends to identifying and providing housing for veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities.