Bankwell enters investing arena

New Canaan-based Bankwell Financial ”“ which Nov. 5 gained a branch in Wilton ”“ has launched Bankwell Investment Services, to be headed by financial adviser Louis J. Czerwinski. Bank President and CEO Peyton R. Patterson made the announcement.

Czerwinski recently joined Bankwell Investment Services. He comes to Bankwell with more than 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, working most recently at First Niagara Investment Services. He also has worked at Mass Mutual, helping businesses and individuals with their investment analysis as well as legacy and charitable giving strategies. He is securities licensed through Investacorp Inc., a registered broker/dealer.

Said Patterson, “As part of our ongoing commitment to provide value and build long-term relationships with our customers, we are pleased to introduce Bankwell Investment services. In addition to providing customers with an expanded range of financial services, they will also benefit from the convenience of being able to invest where they bank. We offer comprehensive wealth management and retirement services, including annuities, estate planning, financial planning, insurance services and more. We believe that our customers will benefit from a global approach to managing their investments and the customized analysis we provide in advising them.”

For more about Bankwell go to www.mybankwell.com.