STAR Financial Bank announced that Sherri Chaney has joined the organization as Senior Trust Officer. In this role, she will administer trusts and estates, work closely with clients and their advisors, and help ensure that fiduciary responsibilities are carried out with diligence, integrity, and care. She will also play a key role in guiding families through long-term wealth planning and trust management strategies.
Chaney has spent over 30 years in the trust and wealth management industry, developing a reputation for thoughtful client service and careful fiduciary oversight. Throughout her career, she has worked with high-net-worth families, attorneys, and financial professionals to administer trust, manage distributions, and help preserve family legacies across generations.
"Joining STAR Financial Bank is an exciting opportunity to help members of my community plan for the future,” said Chaney. “I’m eager to work closely with both clients and colleagues to deliver personalized solutions that safeguard and grow their wealth."
Beyond her professional experience, Chaney is deeply involved in the Fort Wayne community, currently serving on the boards of the Fort Wayne Estate Planning Council for eight years and Creative Women of the World for three years. Additionally, she previously served on the board of Fort Wayne Centers for Learning and committees at Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
“We’re thrilled to have Sherri join our team,” said Kate Miller, president of private advisory at STAR Financial Bank.
“With many years of experience in trust administration and client service. Sherri will be an immediate asset to our team, and we look forward to her insight and collaboration as we continue to serve our trust and investment clients.”
Sherri earned a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership with a minor in Business from Purdue University. She holds the Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) and Certified Securities Operations Professional (CSOP) designations and is Series 7 and Series 63 licensed.
