WSFS Opens New Banking Office in Lewes

WILMINGTON, Del., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WSFS Financial Corporation
(Nasdaq: WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, today announced the opening
of a new banking office located at 34383 Carpenters Way in Lewes, DE. The
Bank is pleased to be able to relocate its banking office to a larger space
that includes safe deposit boxes, as well as, the addition of drive-up lanes
containing two teller lines and an ATM, a full staff of personal bankers and
weekend hours.

"The expanded facility in Lewes is evidence that WSFS is dedicated to
strengthening Sussex County," said Richard M. Wright, Executive Vice President
of Retail Banking & Marketing for WSFS Bank. "We are thrilled to put down
more permanent roots in this tight-knit community and offer the residents of
Lewes expanded banking services."

To celebrate the grand opening, the Bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on
Monday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. In attendance were honored guests, WSFS
customers and Associates. "The City of Lewes is grateful to WSFS for their
commitment to this community. With the opening of a new branch and support of
the Lewes Concert Series, the partnership between the bank and the city is
extremely beneficial," said Mayor James L. Ford. Also in attendance were the
City of Lewes Police Chief Ronald "Beau" Gooch and John Yore, Principal of
Cape Henlopen High School.

"We are excited to offer the residents of Lewes a larger, more convenient
banking office filled with amenities that we were unable to provide in the
other location," said Tyrone Gray, Retail Office Manager for the Lewes banking
office. "All of these additional amenities will allow us to deliver the
highest quality of Stellar Service to our customers."

In addition to the Lewes branch, WSFS has banking offices is Rehoboth Beach,
Long Neck and Selbyville. Later this year, WSFS will be opening banking
offices in Millsboro and Ocean View in May and June, respectively, providing a
total six banking offices serving Sussex County.

The WSFS Lewes banking office has extended banking hours. The Bank is open
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. -
3 p.m. The drive-up opens at 8 a.m. Monday-Friday and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
In addition, there are more than 300 WSFS ATMs positioned in and around
Delaware providing convenience and access for WSFS customers.

A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m. The grand opening festivities will include giveaways like a 42"
flat screen TV and $100 restaurant gift certificates, great activities for
kids, food, music and more.

About WSFS Financial Corporation
WSFS Financial Corporation is a $3.4 billion financial services company. Its
primary subsidiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (WSFS Bank), operates
35 retail banking offices located in Delaware and Pennsylvania, as well as
three loan production offices in Dover, Delaware; Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and
Annandale, Virginia. WSFS Bank provides comprehensive financial services
including personal trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries include
WSFS Investment Group, Inc., Montchanin Capital Management, Inc. and 1st
Reverse Financial Services, LLC. Founded in 1832, WSFS is one of the ten
oldest banks in the United Statescontinuously operating under the same name.
For more information, please visit the Bank's website at www.wsfsbank.com.

SOURCE WSFS Financial Corporation

Stephanie A. Heist of WSFS Financial Corporation, +1-302-571-5259,
sheist@wsfsbank.com