WSFS Opens New Banking Office in Millsboro

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Tue May 19, 2009 3:53pm EDT

WILMINGTON, Del., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WSFS Financial Corporation
(Nasdaq: WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, today announced the opening
of a new banking office located at 26644 Center View Drive in Millsboro, DE in
the Peninsula Crossing Shopping Center. The office features a new branch
design that focuses on enhanced stellar service with cross-functional personal
bankers able to assist all customers.  The office will also include a coffee
bar, community conference room and a drive-up teller and ATM.

"The launch of our new branch design is a testament to our customer-first
approach," said Richard M. Wright, Executive Vice President of Retail Banking
& Marketing for WSFS Bank.  "We are thrilled to expand our reach in Sussex
County and offer the residents of Millsboro exceptional banking services."

To celebrate the opening, the Bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday,
May 18 at 10:00 a.m. In attendance were honored guests, WSFS customers and
Associates. "The town of Millsboro is very excited to welcome WSFS Bank to the
neighborhood," said Millsboro Mayor and Fire Chief Larry Gum.  "We are looking
forward to a long partnership and the impact WSFS will have in our community."

"As a resident who grew up in this community, becoming the manager of WSFS in
Millsboro is an exciting opportunity for me," said Kristopher J. Adams, Retail
Office Manager for the Millsboro banking office. "The new branch layout and
added amenities will allow us to deliver the highest level of stellar service
to our customers."

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

The WSFS Millsboro 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 350 WSFS ATMs positioned in and around
Delaware providing convenience and access for WSFS customers.

A grand opening celebration is planned for both the Millsboro and Ocean View
banking offices on Saturday, June 13 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  The grand
opening festivities will include giveaways like a $1,500 gift certificate to
Apple Vacations(R), a 42" flat screen TV, an Apple(R) iPod touch, great
activities for kids, food, music and more.  

About WSFS Financial Corporation
WSFS Financial Corporation is a $3.5 billion financial services company.  Its
primary subsidiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (WSFS Bank), operates
36 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 States continuously operating under the same name. 
For more information, please visit the Bank's website at www.wsfsbank.com.

(Photo available upon request)

SOURCE  WSFS Financial Corporation

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