American Business Bank
Danae McDaniel, CLPF has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Danae is currently serving as SVP, Director at American Business Bank, where they lead a team in creating a personalized experience for customers and providing strategic services. Prior to this, they worked as a Sr. Consultant Family Bus. Specialist at Orange Kiwi, LLC and served as a UC Advisory Board Member for Transformational Leadership at UCR Extension. Danae also held the position of Director of Marketing and Business Development at Lighthouse Financial Services, Inc., where they integrated new clients into the business and demonstrated expertise in taxation, financial planning, and investment management. As the President of Project Unleashed, a non-profit organization, they focused on consulting with leadership in areas such as change management, marketing, strategic planning, and organizational development. Earlier in their career, they worked at Pacific Bell/Southwestern Bell, where they served as a 2nd Level Area Manager and handled complex telecommunications projects.
Danae McDaniel, CLPF, has a diverse education history spanning various fields of study. In 2016 to 2017, Danae pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Business Psychology from Franklin University. In 2019 to 2021, Danae attended California State University, Fullerton, focusing on Fiduciary Management. Prior to this, in 2018, Danae was a Certified Financial Planner Candidate, studying Financial Planning at The American College of Financial Services. In 2014, Danae completed the H&R Tax Preparation Certification, specializing in Taxation. In 2010, Danae obtained Certificates in Life Coaching and Life Plan Facilitation from Life Purpose Coaching International, emphasizing Personal and Professional Development. Earlier in their education, from 2003 to 2006, Danae pursued an M.A. and D.Min. in Christian Ministry (Non-Accredited) with a focus on Transformational Leadership and Organizational Development from The Londen Institute Graduate School for Evangelism. Lastly, from 1990 to 1996, Danae earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology from CSUF.
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American Business Bank
Inspired by the philosophy that a Bank could be more than the sum of its siloed parts, our founders set out to build a new kind of Bank; one that worked as a singular entity, acting as a complete banker on behalf of its clients — in 1998 American Business Bank was born. Unlike their mega-corporate counterparts, our founders recognized that middle market companies were in need of bankers that could do more for their business, so ABB took action, fostering long-lasting relationships with businesses across the southland. Today, that genuine interest and passion remains the driving force of our success, and it’s how we continue to build a legacy that quietly influences the way premier Southern California businesses operate and grow for years to come. Never promise what you can’t deliver. These are the words we bank on. At American Business Bank, people are our greatest asset. We believe in building honest relationships — not client rosters — and we work relentlessly to protect our clients’ interests, while driving their businesses forward through strong balance sheets and stable practices. We want our approach to be as unique as our client’s objectives and that starts with trust. It’s how we earn our seat at the table and instill our clients with the confidence to seize the right opportunity or practice patience when needed. Face-to-face, side-by-side, we are there every step of the way. It’s why we built our bank and how we’ve always done business. Member FDIC