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2023 Mid-Sized Business Owner Report

Our inaugural Mid-Sized Business Owner Report captures viewpoints on the economy, financing in their businesses, labor, digitization, and more.

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Profile

Paul Canelli is a Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager for the Connecticut market in Commercial Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.  In this capacity, his responsibilities include leading a team of specialists focused on understanding each client’s unique needs to deliver strategic financial guidance and solutions.   Paul specializes in providing creative lending, cash management, and investment solutions to all types of local companies and non-profit entities, with an expertise in providing tax exempt bond financing to educational institutions.

Paul has over 35 years of banking experience, including 20 plus years at Bank of America and its predecessor banks.   His prior roles included various Senior Relationship Manager, Team Leader, and Credit Officer positions in both the Commercial and Non Profit Divisions, serving mid-size companies and non- profit entities throughout Connecticut. 

Paul has resided in Hamden, CT for over 35 years, and is a lifelong CT resident.  Paul graduated from Connecticut College in New London, CT, in 1979 with a BA in Biology/Zoology.  He completed the Commercial Credit Training Program at Connecticut Bank and Trust Company in 1981 and the Mortgage Lending Training Program at General Electric Credit Corporate in 1980.  Paul has served on boards and committees in a number of non-profit organizations in the community, including The New Haven Boys and Girls Club, The New Haven Boys and Girls Club Alumni Association, The New Haven Tap-Off Club, Spring Glen Church in Hamden, and is a student athlete mentor for the varsity basketball program at Fairfield University.  He also coached softball and basketball for The Hamden Father’s Recreation League for over 20 years.

  • LANGUAGES

    English
  • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    • General industries

Meet the Team

With access to the global resources of Bank of America, our team is comprised of talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service.

Judy L. Lariviere

Assistant Vice President

Sales Support Associate

Eric F. Armstrong

Officer

Treasury Solutions Analyst

Matthew S. (Matt) Kershaw

Vice President

Treasury Sales Officer

Bank of America Business Banking

As you work to take your business to the next level in an environment where business and technology sophistication are critical to having a competitive edge, you need a local banking partner who has your long-term interests at heart.

Bank of America is that local advocate. We work closely with you to understand your business goals. We then draw on our Bank wide resources, technology and experience to generate ideas and solutions that will propel your business further.

With Bank of America Business Banking by your side, you can be assured your business has the power to grow and thrive.


You can benefit from:

Local Relationship Managers who are your advocates and bring the Bank’s resources to you as a seamlessly integrated, dedicated team

Comprehensive commercial banking platform with full range of products and technology, backed by Bank of America’s strength and stability

Access to bank-wide services beyond business banking, to manage both your business and personal wealth

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There is no substitute for a one-on-one relationship with a Bank of America relationship manager who is committed to your needs. Request an appointment today.