Bankwell Financial opens Brooklyn office

Bankwell Financial (BWFG) Group announced the opening of its Brooklyn office in the Bay Ridge neighborhood, expanding the bank’s commercial and private client banking presence into New York City. The office officially opened on February 20, 2026, and is located at 557-559 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209. The Bay Ridge office represents Bankwell’s first full-service location in New York State and supports the bank’s continued focus on serving closely held businesses, their owners, and professionals in key markets. The Brooklyn office is home to an experienced private client banking team that joined Bankwell in 2025, led by Monika Buono, Private Client Group Director.