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TYSONS CORNER, Va.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--The Board of Directors of Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) announced the election of Bernadette B. Walker to Assistant Vice President and Compliance Specialist. Walker will oversee the bankas efforts in the area of Bank Secrecy Act Compliance.

"We are excited to welcome Bernadette to our compliance team"

Walker has over a decade of experience in Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, as well as Auditing, Financial Services, and Branch Management, and has served as a Senior Analyst in this important area at both Capital One Bank and Eagle Bank.

aWe are excited to welcome Bernadette to our compliance team,a said Christopher W. Bergstrom, Regional President and Chief Credit Officer. aHer skills and experiences will be a valuable asset as Cardinal continues to refine its compliance efforts in light of ever-changing regulations.a

Walker is a graduate of Howard University, and has pursued professional development opportunities through the American Bankers Association, including completion of the ABAas National Compliance School. She is a member of the Finance Committee of the Greater Washington Urban League, Inc., and a member of the U.S. Capital Chapter of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.

About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardinal Bank, with 27 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal First Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal Trust and Investment Services; and Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, visit our Web site at [ www.cardinalbank.com ] or call 703.584.3400.

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