According to the Connecticut NEREJ, Guilford Savings Bank has officially rebranded as Ascend Bank following its merger with Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank. The combined institution completed a full systems conversion on September 2, 2025, aligning operations under the new Ascend Bank name. The merger brings together two community‑focused banks with shared values, expanding resources while maintaining local service across Connecticut.

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