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Matthew Hilliard

Commercial Banker II/Vice President, Southern Bank
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Matt Hilliard is the Commercial Banker for Southern Bank and grew up in Wilmington, NC. As the son of a small business owner, Matt is driven to doing business right the first time and delivering superior customer service. His care  

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Financial
May 15, 2026

Why Speed Matters in Business Banking — Especially When Risk Is Involved

When something goes wrong in business banking, it rarely happens in isolation — and it rarely happens slowly.   A delayed payment, a suspicious transaction, or a breakdown in approv ...

Financial
May 1, 2026

Fraud Doesn’t Take a Break: How Wilmington Businesses Are Protecting Payments and Cash Flow 

For Wilmington businesses, growth brings opportunity, but it also introduces new financial risks — especially when it comes to payment and cash-flow fraud.     As companies expand th ...

Financial
Feb 2, 2026

Banking Built for the Long Haul: Why Wilmington Businesses Still Value Relationships 

As Wilmington’s business community continues to evolve, many owners are rethinking what they need from a long-term financial partner. While speed and technology remain important, they are no sub ...

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Nov 11, 2025

Smarter Security, Smarter Banking: How True IP Solutions Keeps Wilmington Businesses Safe

Wilmington’s growth has been a magnet for new opportunity — and new risk. Local companies are navigating a threat landscape that impacts nearly every part of their operations. That’s ...

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