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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 9, 2026 B25 (200+ U.S. EMPLOYEES) LARGE EMPLOYER CATEGORY | BEST PLACES TO WORK Member FDIC Top-rated by Forbes and Newsweek Visit www.nbtbank.com/toprated to see why. We are thrilled and honored to be recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as one of their Best Places to Work, Again! Powered by our workforce, we're dedicated to creating a collaborative environment that fosters opportunity. This is a celebration of you! Here's to You! 8 NBT BANK CT HEADQUARTERS: West Hartford INDUSTRY: Banking WEBSITE: www.nbtbank.com TOP CT EXECUTIVE: Andreas Kapetanopoulos, Regional President 9 EDWARD JONES INDUSTRY: Finance WEBSITE: www.edwardjones.com N BT Bank was founded in 1856 and offers personal and busi- ness banking as well as wealth management services. Employee Benefits: NBT Bank absorbs 83% of medical and 54% of dental costs for employees and dependents. Good Health: On Tranquil urs- days, employees participate in guided meditation and light stretching. Employee Recognition: Fourteen employees are recognized each quar- ter with the new IMPACCT Award, F ounded in 1922, Edward Jones is a financial advisory firm that serves more than nine million clients with $2.2 trillion in client assets. Edward Jones has 54,000 asso- ciates across the U.S. and Canada. Resource Groups: e firm has 12 business resource groups with 6,000 members. With their colleagues, they discuss their experiences to help attract and retain talent in response to changing demographics and needs. which honors individuals who go above and beyond in achieving suc- cess by demonstrating NBT's values. Good Times: Employees and their families attend events at Lime Rock Park and participate in Johnny's Jog K. Around Halloween, costumes are encouraged in the office, at local chamber events or while support- ing the Miracle League through an accessible trick-or-treat event for children and young adults with disabilities. Staying Connected: Coffee and Connections brings colleagues together over shared passions. Employee Recognition: In each region, a financial adviser and branch office administrator receive the Ted Jones Spirit Award for ex- emplifying the firm's values, culture and commitment to giving back. Winners are selected by peers and receive medallions embossed with Ted Jones' image. Service awards are also presented every five years and include a necklace or pendant, or a tie tack or pin. Employee Benefits: Company cov- ers 80% of medical costs for employ- ees and 77% for dependents.