WashingtonFirst Bank is pleased to announce the opening of its nineteenth branch in Potomac, Maryland. The Bank opened its newest branch on Monday, March 28, 2016, in the heart of Potomac at 9812 Falls Road, Suite 125, Potomac, Maryland. The Potomac branch expands the Bank’s market reach into Maryland. A grand opening celebration will take place late Spring 2016.

“We are thrilled to be offering our services in the Potomac market,” said Founder and CEO of WashingtonFirst Bank, Shaza L. Andersen. “The Potomac branch is part of the Bank’s strategic initiative to expand our footprint in the Montgomery County market. This latest addition further provides our Maryland customers greater accessibility and underscores the Bank’s consistent growth strategy throughout the DC metro area.”

About WashingtonFirst

WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc., headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is the holding company for WashingtonFirst Bank, which operates 19 full-service banking offices throughout the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. In addition, the Company provides wealth management services through its subsidiary 1st Portfolio Wealth Advisors, and mortgage banking services through the Bank's subsidiary WashingtonFirst Mortgage. The Company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the quotation symbol “WFBI” and is included in the ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index.

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