Her Story
About Jodi
Jodi Bello is a Senior Private Banker and Vice President at Fifth Third Bank, bringing approximately 30 years of experience in banking and financial services. Before joining Fifth Third Bank in February 2026, she spent nearly three decades at Comerica Bank, progressing from Relationship Manager in Middle Market Banking to Private Banker and Vice President. Throughout her career, she has focused on serving high-net-worth clients through customized lending and financial solutions, relationship management, and personalized service.
Bello has managed a portfolio valued at more than $250 million and consistently performed strongly in lending and customer satisfaction, earning multiple Chairman’s Circle Awards during her Comerica career. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree from Wayne State University, both related to business and finance. Her professional development includes a life insurance certification, Carnegie training, and an Inforum Women’s Leadership certification program. Mentorship has also been an important part of her career. She credits Irene Ashley, a now-retired Comerica executive and former mentor, with encouraging her involvement in the Women’s Business Resource Group, and she has herself mentored junior private bankers and lenders through client calls, underwriting guidance, and career coaching.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Bello has been involved with Inforum and the Michigan Women’s Tax Association and has participated in volunteer and philanthropic activities through her church, Forgotten Harvest, and women’s business organizations. She is also a mother of two and takes great pride in her children. Her personal interests include football and sports, fitness and health, travel, and recreational golf. As her children have grown older, travel has become an increasingly important priority for her, reflecting her belief in making time to enjoy life alongside a demanding career.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Jodi
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success in large part to the relationships I have built throughout my career, the mentors who have supported and encouraged me, and the opportunity to learn from those around me. Irene Ashley, a now-retired Comerica executive and one of the bank’s earlier female executives, was an important mentor to me. She encouraged me to become involved in the Women’s Business Resource Group and helped me recognize the importance of professional engagement and mentorship. I have also found fulfillment in mentoring others, particularly junior private bankers and lenders, by helping them develop through client calls, underwriting guidance, and career coaching. Ultimately, I measure my success not simply by recognition or performance, but by whether my clients are satisfied and receiving the service they need.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One of the most meaningful lessons I received through my career was the importance of getting involved, building relationships, and being willing to learn from experienced leaders. My mentor, Irene Ashley, encouraged me to become involved in the Women’s Business Resource Group, which helped broaden my professional relationships and development. Her example as an early female executive at Comerica also demonstrated the importance of creating opportunities for yourself while helping open doors for others.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is to put your best foot forward and recognize that you belong at the table. Do not allow a “no” to discourage you from pursuing your goals or advancing your career. Have confidence in your abilities, believe that you are capable of doing the job, and do not hesitate to apply for advanced roles or positions in the C-suite. Do not hold yourself back because you doubt whether you are capable—you belong in those opportunities.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Client service, relationships, mentorship, and supporting the development of others are important values to me. While I am proud of accomplishments such as managing a portfolio of more than $250 million and receiving multiple Chairman’s Circle Awards, I believe the most meaningful measure of success is whether my clients are satisfied and receiving the service they need. I also value helping younger professionals grow and develop, which has been one of my favorite aspects of my career.
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