Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager

WA - Sam Kang

keith.francese@westernalliancebank.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:36:54 +0000

WA - Sam Kang keith.francese… Fri, 02/06/2026 - 12:36

Sam

Kang

Business group

Private Client Group

(310) 623-8908

sam.kang@westernalliancebank.com

Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager

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Sam Kang is a senior vice president and senior relationship manager with Western Alliance Bank’s Private Client Group, delivering concierge banking and mortgage solutions designed to meet the complex needs of clients and their trusted advisors. He joined Western Alliance Bank in 2025, bringing nearly two decades of banking experience to his role.

Based in Beverly Hills, California, Mr. Kang provides highly personalized, high-touch banking and lending solutions to high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and their families. He is known for his thoughtful, client-centric approach and his ability to leverage deep industry and vertical expertise to deliver solutions aligned with each client’s financial goals, fostering meaningful, long-term relationships.

His expertise spans residential and commercial real estate financing, portfolio and investment property lending, and capital solutions supported by personal and business cash flow. Before joining Western Alliance, Mr. Kang served high-net-worth individuals at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and First Republic Bank, advising clients across the legal, medical and healthcare, finance and real estate sectors, and supporting entrepreneurs through significant financial decisions.

Mr. Kang earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, along with life and health insurance licenses. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, attending sporting events, and exploring new travel and food experiences.

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Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies and has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance excels at helping businesses of all sizes capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow.

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WA - Noriko Oakland

keith.francese@westernalliancebank.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:25:55 +0000

WA - Noriko Oakland keith.francese… Fri, 02/06/2026 - 12:25

Noriko

Oakland

Business group

Private Client Group

(213) 362-5210

noakland@westernalliancebank.com

Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager

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Noriko Oakland is a senior vice president and senior relationship manager with Western Alliance Bank’s Private Client Group, which delivers concierge banking and mortgage solutions designed to meet the complex needs of clients and their trusted advisors. Ms. Oakland joined Western Alliance Bank’s legacy brand, Torrey Pines Bank, in 2008, and brings more than 35 years of experience in commercial and private client banking.

Based in the bank’s Downtown Los Angeles office, Ms. Oakland is known for her relationship-driven approach to serving clients with both domestic and international banking needs. She delivers tailored credit and liquidity solutions with responsiveness, creativity and personalized attention.

Her expertise includes business and commercial real estate financing, international banking and treasury management solutions, as well as guidance through acquisitions, generational transitions and liquidity events. Before joining Western Alliance, she served in senior relationship leadership roles at California Bank & Trust and Union Bank of California.

Ms. Oakland is bilingual in English and Japanese. She is a member of the Japan Business Association of Southern California and a former board member of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California. Outside of the office, she enjoys hiking, tai chi (including sword form), and the culinary and visual arts.

Ms. Oakland earned a Bachelor of Arts in Language Studies from Kyoto Sangyo University and an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School. She has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of L.A. County’s Most Influential Lenders in 2016 and 2018.

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WAB - James Cannariato

keith.francese@westernalliancebank.com — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:10:20 +0000

WAB - James Cannariato keith.francese… Wed, 10/23/2024 - 11:10

James

Cannariato

Food, Agriculture & Beverage

(925) 786-8233

james.cannariato@westernalliancebank.com

Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager

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James Cannariato is Senior Relationship Manager for Western Alliance Bank's Food, Agriculture and Beverage Group.

Based in Sacramento, California, Mr. Cannariato joined the bank in 2024 with over a decade of experience in the food, agriculture and beverage segment, adding bench strength as the bank expands its industry footprint nationwide. He was previously a relationship manager at Bank of America for over a decade, where he led a team supporting mid-sized companies in the food and agriculture sector. He has deep expertise in commercial credit underwriting, business development, relationship management and developing complex financial solutions for the industry.

Outside of his role at Western Alliance Bank, Mr. Cannariato volunteers at Loaves and Fishes in Sacramento and mentors youth at his church. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Seattle Pacific University.

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James Cannariato is Senior Relationship Manager for Western Alliance Bank's Food and Agriculture Group.

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