United Community Banks, a banking, wealth management and mortgage services company, completed the merger with Reliant Bancorp, the parent of Reliant Bank, in a $517m deal. “By joining forces with United, we recognize an opportunity to align ourselves with a partner that shares our passion for providing high-quality customer service, and to leverage their larger balance sheet and a broader set of products and services for our customers. Becoming part of United’s team-oriented, high-performance culture presents a unique opportunity for Reliant, and we consider it a privilege,” DeVan Ard, Jr., Reliant Chairman and CEO.