About Us

Our History

Ledyard National Bank

In September 1989, a group of eleven prominent civic and business leaders was formed to discuss the feasibility of opening a new community bank in the Upper Valley. This was in response to the changes in the local banking scene that resulted from long-established community banks being sold and merged into larger regional financial institutions. At that September meeting, the group decided to embark on establishing a new community bank whose trademark would be providing personal, responsive and efficient services to businesses and individuals in Hanover and neighboring towns.During the remainder of 1989, all of 1990 and into 1991, the group was busy applying to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a bank charter, and negotiating for and renovating a home for the bank in a historic building at 38 South Main Street in Hanover. They also were beginning the process of hiring employees to staff the bank.The bank was opened on May 22, 1991, with one location and 12 employees. The employees were hand-picked with experience in both community and large banks, many of whom were anxious to return to the community bank environment. When the bank opened its doors, it had a full array of products and services including commercial, residential, retail loans and deposit products.Care was taken to ensure that the bank's location, architectural style, quality of employees, and composition of community-based Board members, all resulted in a strategic mix designed to capture a share of the Upper Valley banking market - a market that was ready for community banking at its best.To better serve the communities' banking needs, expanding geographical coverage became a priority for the bank:

• In 1992, a drive-up office on the corner of Lebanon and Park Streets in Hanover, NH was opened
• In 1994, branches were opened in Lyme, NH and Norwich, VT
• In 1997 an office was opened in West Lebanon, NH
• In 1999, a small banking and investment & trust office was opened in New London, NH. Quickly outgrowing that space within two years, a newly constructed two-story full-service office was opened.
• In 2001, a highly visible new office on Route 120 in Lebanon, NH was opened
• In 2016, an office was opened in Concord, NH. The office initially focused on wealth management and soon grew to incorporate traditional banking products for individuals and businesses.

In addition to the original Founding Advisory Board that consisted of 29 of the area's most prominent leaders in business, academia, and medicine, as each new banking office was opened, Ledyard National Bank established a community board comprised of individuals who work and live in the community where the new branch was located. Through these board members, the bank was able to be in touch with each community to ensure that we were meeting the needs and requirements of those residents.

Ledyard Private Banking

Ledyard's Private Banking, a division of Ledyard National Bank that was launched in 2014, delivers tailored banking and financial solutions that are customized to each client's unique needs. We bring a higher level of personal and consultative service to professionals, their practices and their families.

Ledyard Financial Advisors

Ledyard’s Investment and Trust Services Division was established in 1994 and was designed to provide outstanding investment management, trust and custody services. In 2007, the division evolved into the premier wealth management firm providing integrated investment, tax and wealth management services to affluent individuals, families, and institutions throughout the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee and Concord Regions. It was re-named Ledyard Financial Advisors to better reflect its new mission.In January of 2008, to allow for growth and visibility, the Ledyard Financial Advisors group moved its office location from the third floor of Main Street, Hanover to its own building on Maple Street, Hanover. The Ledyard National Bank Executive Offices moved into the building on Maple Street later that year. *At Ledyard, *you get more than just bankers with knowledge, expertise and local decision-making capabilities. Ledyard offers true partnerships. Every member of our team is part of the community, providing us with additional insight to develop personalized solutions for each client. Individuals and families have come to rely on us to provide the most relevant and informed financial advice.Ledyard National Bank was established to provide the Upper Valley with a choice. Therefore, the bank has done and will continue to do its utmost to provide excellence in service and a full range of quality products and services. At Ledyard, we help you plan well so you can live well.Find a branch, meet the Ledyard team, see how we are involved in the community, and learn about career opportunities at Ledyard.

Mission Statement

Ledyard Community:

Sponsorships & Charitable Giving

At Ledyard National Bank, our relationship with our customers extends beyond just helping them plan for their financial future. We are committed to doing our part to support the communities we serve.

Community Development

Support for organizations that provide economic opportunities for our communities’ residents. Our Community Development outreach fosters worthwhile community reinvestment, such as:

• The development of innovative responses to basic human needs.
• Fair housing and community services targeted to low and moderate-income families and individuals.
• New ways to address issues of economic self-sufficiency.
• Academic achievement and success of local area youth programs.
• Preservation of land and buildings of historic value.

Human Services

Support for local human services organizations through corporate donations and employee participation.

Arts & Culture

Support for organizations that provide arts and cultural activities which further the goals of enhancing the economic development and the quality of life in our communities.Click here for a list of several of the organizations that Ledyard National Bank is proud to support.

Types of Support:

We provide many types of support to the communities we serve, including:

Grants/Charitable Contributions

Benefits people or a cause in the community with no goods or services rendered in exchange for the gift. Ledyard National Bank grants are directed to the communities we serve. They are primarily made to support specific programs or capital fund requests, and are generally not intended for annual operating support.

Community Donations

These are contributions that generally benefit local non-profit organizations (e.g., schools, town recreation programs, clubs, etc.) that rely on fundraising to accomplish a goal.

Sponsorships/Events

Contributions that support non-profit fund raising events and provide an opportunity for the bank to participate in the event through advertising, attendance or other means.

Employee Outreach

Ledyard National Bank employees are committed to the community through their own generosity as well. Our Officers and Employees are encouraged to participate in civic, charitable, educational and cultural organizations.

To Apply for a Charitable Contribution or Sponsorship Partnership

Click here for our Request Form (MS Word doc)All requests for funding that fall within the scope of our support will be given full consideration. Final approval of funding is subject to the Charitable Contributions Committee of Ledyard National Bank. Request Form should be sent to:Julia Gignoux Ledyard National Bank 38 South Main Street Hanover, NH 03755Or via email to Julia.Gignoux@ledyardbank.com