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Lake City Bank Expands Wealth Advisory Group with Additions of Rick Suder and Tyler Rondeau

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Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Rick Suder and Tyler Rondeau have joined the bank’s Wealth Advisory Group. Suder joins as Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor, and Rondeau joins as Vice President, Wealth Advisor.

“We’re excited to welcome Rick and Tyler to our Wealth Advisory Group,” said Carrie A. Gutman, Senior Vice President and Chief Wealth Advisory Officer. “Their expertise and client-first approach make them strong additions to our team as we continue to grow. I’m confident they will provide exceptional service to our clients and help them manage their assets with personalized wealth strategies.”

Suder will work with clients in the bank’s Indianapolis Region while Rondeau will work with clients in the Fort Wayne-based East Region, providing advice and access to the bank’s wealth management services including financial planning, trust administration, investment management and estate planning.

Suder has 38 years of experience in financial services. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University. He volunteers with Primetime Youth Basketball as a coach and serves as board president with his church.

“I’m thrilled to join Lake City Bank and be part of a team that truly values long-term relationships and delivers tailored financial guidance,” said Suder. “I look forward to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions and achieve their goals.”

Rondeau has 13 years of experience in financial services. He serves as a board member with Iris Family Support Center and volunteers with Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rescue, United Way of Allen County and Fort Wayne Salvation Army.

“Lake City Bank’s reputation within the community for providing excellent client service is what drew me here,” said Rondeau. “I’m excited to work alongside such a talented team and contribute to the continued success of our Wealth Advisory Group clients.”

Lake City Bank, a $6.9 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, was founded in 1872 and serves Central and Northern Indiana communities with 54 branch offices and a robust digital banking platform. Lake City Bank’s community banking model prioritizes building in-market long-term customer relationships while delivering technology-forward solutions for retail and commercial clients. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN).


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