Ohio-based Huntington National Bank plans to have a full-service operation in Wheeling before the close of 2010, including executive-level hires and support staff offering private banking, wealth management, brokerage, investment portfolio management and insurance, senior executive vice president Daniel Benhase has said.

Among the first to join are two Wheeling-based senior investment strategists, who will help launch a dedicated wealth management and private banking office. Vice presidents Robert Klug and Mark McKeen bring more than 40 years of combined experience to their roles as Huntington trust officers.

"Our growth in Wheeling is part of Huntington's strategy to deepen our relationships with our customers throughout the midwest," Benhase said. 

McKeen most recently served as first vice president and senior fiduciary officer with JP Morgan Chase; he was team leader for private wealth management for Wheeling and Steubenville.

Klug, vice president and trust officer, is also a veteran of JP Morgan Chase. He was most recently a vice president and fiduciary officer, providing estate and financial planning services and portfolio management for high net worth clients.