Brian Eder wasn’t actively shopping for a new bank when he met John Uremovich from Bridgewater Bank. Still, something clicked. “He appreciated my vision and wanted to come along with us on that journey,” says Eder. “Bridgewater understood what we were building—they embraced us in a way that felt like they would be a good strategic partner.”

That feeling was mutual, says Uremovich, Bridgewater’s senior vice president of commercial banking. “When Brian and I started talking about doing business together, we had alignment right away, from our shared values and similar client base to the way we network and the concierge-style service we each provide.”

Eder became a Bridgewater client in 2020, just as his firm began a pivotal transition—emerging as Voyage Wealth Architects, a boutique financial planning and wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals. Bridgewater supported the evolution with custom financing solutions, including partner buy-in structures tailored to the firm’s goals.

“When I have a need, they just act,” says Eder, Voyage’s co-founder and CEO. “I love that they try to make things easier—they take a lot of the friction away from me. That’s what I try to do for our clients on a daily basis, and I feel that same energy from them.”

Beyond the Banking Basics

Bridgewater works with Voyage through its professional services division—designed for firms like law offices, architecture studios, and medical practices. This high-touch team offers strategic insight, personalized support, and bespoke banking services. “We pride ourselves on delivering a white-glove banking experience,” says Uremovich. “It’s not just about offering great products—it’s about providing thoughtful guidance and exceptional service that helps our clients move their business forward.”

That mindset shows up in how Bridgewater supports clients: managing cash flow, funding growth, and structuring ownership transitions.

“When you’re working with leading professionals, their life is already complex,” says Tyler Davis, Bridgewater’s assistant vice president of consumer banking. “You want to simplify it, give them an easy solution to what their financial needs are. That’s what we try to do, so it’s a streamlined opportunity for them.”

Beyond the original buy-in plan, Bridgewater provides Voyage with an operating line of credit—and a listening ear whenever Eder has a question. “They continue to impress me,” says Eder. “Every time I go to them with a question, it’s met with, ‘Yeah, let’s figure it out.’ They’re very solutions-oriented for us as a business, which is wonderful.”

“I love that they try to make things easier—they take a lot of the friction away from me. That’s what I try to do for our clients on a daily basis, and I feel that same energy from them.” 

—Brian Eder, co-founder and CEO of Voyage Wealth Architects

Partnership That Delivers

Eder’s experience with Bridgewater has been so consistently positive that he often encourages his clients to consider them when evaluating their banking relationships. “Many of our clients look at multiple options, and Bridgewater frequently rises to the top,” Eder explains.

Like Voyage, the team at Bridgewater takes time to understand each client beyond the numbers—a people-first approach that sets them apart in an ever-changing banking landscape.

“It’s smart for any business to make sure they have the right banking partner,” says Uremovich, encouraging owners to regularly evaluate those relationships. “You don’t know what you don’t know. Even if things seem great, it’s worth getting a second opinion. I love offering insights that help businesses strengthen their model—and when it turns into a true partnership, that’s where the real synergy happens.”

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