An Update From Burling Bank

Gratitude, Grit and Growth

We hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July and that you and your families are enjoying another great Chicago summer as much as we are! 2026 is shaping up to be another successful year for Burling Bank and we want to bring you up to speed on recent happenings and plans.

First, this month marks the 37th Anniversary since David Goldberg founded Burling Bank in 1989. While much has changed since then, much also remains the same: prioritize your clients, deliver best-in-class products and services, and embrace innovation and change. As a family-owned and operated business, the relationships we have forged over thirty-seven years are the key to Burling’s success. Thank you!

As many of you know, the transaction we pursued with Levelfield Financial did not get completed. Ultimately, LevelField was unable to meet the regulatory fundraising deadline, and the Burling Board of Directors chose to move on. We’re grateful to our clients and staff for their unwavering support throughout the process.

Looking forward, we are very excited about our path as we consider new products, services, and opportunities for the Burling community. Delivering on our promise to provide a better banking experience for all Bank clients, the team at Burling has developed several new initiatives designed to further support the Chicago community. These new additions include our Innovation Banking suite for local startups, Fund Banking for VC and PE funds, and Impact Banking for Chicago’s nonprofits and foundations.

As always, we’re deeply grateful to our incredible employees. We recently celebrated several significant employee anniversaries and have also welcomed a number of new faces across the bank. Please come say hello if you find yourself in the area!

The Bank’s mission to provide exceptional products with personalized service has never wavered. We continue to march forward with “gratitude, grit, and growth” and are more optimistic than ever about the Bank’s direction. We thank you for your steadfast support and look forward to the future together!