Coastal Financial appointed Joel Edwards as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective August 15, 2026, as Brandon Soto will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to become CEO of a banking subsidiary.

IndividualBrandon SotoJoel EdwardsRoleExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerInterim Chief Financial OfficerType of ChangeDeparture/ResignationAppointmentEffective DateAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026ReasonTo pursue CEO role at a banking subsidiary of a privately held fintech company; departure not related to any disagreements with the CompanyInterim appointment in connection with Soto's departureReplacement InfoJoel Edwards named Interim Chief Financial OfficerPermanent CFO search to be conducted (internal and external candidates)Background DetailsNot disclosedFormer CFO of the Company and Coastal Community Bank (2012–2025); prior senior finance roles at AmericanWest Bank, Viking Bank, Rainier Pacific Bank; MBA and post-grad accounting studies at Eastern Washington UniversityBoard/Committee Role ChangesNot disclosedNot disclosed

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