O III Biography and Net Worth

Edward O. “Ned” Handy, III is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer for Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., the parent of The Washington Trust Company. Handy leads a team of more than 600 employees dedicated to providing a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through offices located throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and recognized as one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies.

Handy served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Washington Trust since November of 2013. Before joining the Bank, he spent 18 years at Citizens Financial Group, most recently serving as President of Citizens Bank Rhode Island and Citizens Bank Connecticut. He began his career in commercial lending at Fleet Financial Group.

A Brown University graduate and Rhode Island resident, Handy is the President of the Board for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and serves on the board of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and the Rhode Island Foundation.

What is O Handy III's net worth?: The estimated net worth of O Handy III is at least $1.63 million as of April 27th, 2026. III owns 51,442 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp stock worth more than $1,627,368 as of April 30th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that III may own. Learn More about O Handy III's net worth.
How do I contact O Handy III?: The corporate mailing address for III and other Washington Trust Bancorp executives is 23 BROAD STREET, WESTERLY RI, 02891. Washington Trust Bancorp can also be reached via phone at (401) 348-1200 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on O Handy III's contact information.
Has O Handy III been buying or selling shares of Washington Trust Bancorp?: In the last ninety days, O Handy III has bought $100,067.40 in shares of Washington Trust Bancorp stock. Most recently, on Monday, April 27th, Edward O. Handy III bought 3,195 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $31.32 per share, with a total value of $100,067.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 51,442 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,611,163.44. Learn More on O Handy III's trading history.
Who are Washington Trust Bancorp's active insiders?: Washington Trust Bancorp's insider roster includes James Brown (EVP), James Hagerty (EVP), O III (CEO), Joseph MarcAurele (Director), Mary Noons (COO), Kathleen Ryan (EVP), Edwin Santos (Director), and William Wray, Sr. (EVP). Learn More on Washington Trust Bancorp's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Washington Trust Bancorp?: During the last twelve months, Washington Trust Bancorp insiders bought shares 3 times. They purchased a total of 36,801 shares worth more than $1,147,293.40. During the last twelve months, insiders at the financial services provider sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 544 shares worth more than $15,041.60. The most recent insider tranaction occured on April, 27th when CEO Edward O Handy III bought 3,195 shares worth more than $100,067.40. Insiders at Washington Trust Bancorp own 1.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Washington Trust Bancorp.
Information on this page was last updated on 4/27/2026.

O Handy III Insider Trading History at Washington Trust Bancorp

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
4/27/2026	Buy	3,195	$31.32	$100,067.40	51,442

O Handy III Buying and Selling Activity at Washington Trust Bancorp

Washington Trust Bancorp Company Overview

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly that provides various banking and financial services to individuals and businesses. The company operates in two segments, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services. The Commercial Banking segment offers deposit accounts, including interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing demand deposits, NOW and savings accounts, money market and retirement deposit accounts, and time deposits; various commercial and retail lending products, such as commercial real estate loans, including commercial mortgages, and construction and development loans; commercial and industrial loans comprising working capital, equipment financing, and financing for other business-related purposes; residential real estate loans that consist of mortgage and homeowner construction loans; and consumer loans comprising home equity loans and lines of credit, personal installment loans, and loans to individuals secured by general aviation aircraft. This segment also provides debit cards; automated teller machines (ATMs); telephone banking, internet banking, mobile banking, remote deposit capture, and other cash management services; and investment portfolio and wholesale funding services. The Wealth Management Services segment offers investment management; financial planning; personal trust and estate services, such as trustee, personal representative, custodian, and guardian; and settlement of decedents' estates, as well as institutional trust services comprising custody and fiduciary services for personal and institutional clients. Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1800 and is headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island.

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$30.82

$31.68

50 Day Range

MA: $33.53

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$25.23

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Volume

66,609 shs

Average Volume

171,625 shs

Market Capitalization

$601.38 million

P/E Ratio

11.57

Dividend Yield

7.27%

Beta

0.81