financial institutions

Financial Institutions, Inc. is a financial holding company that provides a diversified range of banking and financial services through its primary subsidiary, Five Star Bank. While the company is not a biotechnology or pharmaceutical developer, it maintains a significant presence in the life sciences sector by providing specialized banking, financing, and advisory solutions to biotech, healthcare, and medical technology companies. Its services include relationship banking, equipment financing, and investment management tailored to the unique capital requirements of the innovation economy. The company operates primarily in Western and Central New York and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange.