Wells Fargo has named Brian Blackwelder principal business relationship manager for the Midlands market. Blackwelder has been in the financial services industry for 16 years, most recently serving as a private banking relationship manager for First Citzens Bank. In this new role, he will provide financial advice, solutions and service to businesses and professional firms.

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