UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 / Marquis Who's Who honors Charles W. Barrett, senior business financial analyst at PNC Financial Services Group Inc., for his leadership in business analytics and financial technology. With over two decades of experience in data analytics and advanced financial systems to his credit, Mr. Barrett has built a career focused on helping corporations understand and apply emerging digital technologies.
About Charles W. Barrett
Mr. Barrett began his career with a strong technical foundation shaped by his early experiences with the U.S. Department of Defense. As a certified military accounts adjudicator, he assisted retired service members with military pay benefits in accordance with federal law. He later served as a federal agent in the department's European division, where he investigated financial discrepancies and missing equipment across several military branches. Further experiences include direct reporting to senior leadership and detailed oversight of military financial operations. During this time, he developed a deep understanding of secure data handling and regulatory compliance, which later informed his transition into financial technology.
Since 2014, Mr. Barrett has served as a senior business financial analyst at PNC Bank. He specializes in internal reporting, service delivery and compliance. He conducts daily stand-ups with corporate finance teams and oversees the use of custom-developed software applications. He also identified areas for improvement in business communications and leads traceability implementation projects from start to finish. Mr. Barrett's work reflects his conviction that blockchain will soon become the primary ledger for banking and financial institutions.
Mr. Barrett has devoted much of his professional development to studying blockchain, decentralized finance, Hyperledger technology and smart contracts. He believes that people want more autonomy and transparency in financial transactions. He studies how cryptocurrency exchanges and digital assets enable faster, more efficient banking processes. He emphasizes that data centers will serve as the backbone of digital finance as demand grows for secure cloud storage, risk mitigation and faster design and permitting processes. Mr. Barrett continues to educate others on tokenization, Web3 banking, smart contracts and AI-enhanced transactions to help institutions confidently enter the digital finance era.
Mr. Barrett's expertise is supported by certifications in decentralized finance, blockchain operations, Hyperledger development, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. He holds an MBA in international management and finance from Baldwin Wallace University and a bachelor's degree in contract law from Ohio State University. His early work at NASA's Glenn Research Center during his studies allowed him to participate in advanced materials testing, wind-tunnel research and cryogenic fuel experiments.
Throughout his career, Mr. Barrett has earned multiple honors, including three director awards for outstanding service and exemplary service, issued by the Department of Defense between 1995 and 1997. He attributes his success to his tenacity and perseverance, as well as his belief in lifelong learning. He continues to pursue further knowledge to contribute to emerging financial technology.
Staying Active in His Work and Community
Mr. Barrett remains active in his community. He serves as ward leader for Ward 15 in the West Park Kamm's Corner area of Cleveland. He also serves as parish council president at St. Clement Church. In his personal life, he enjoys restoring antique clocks and preserving historic bell towers. He views his work as a reflection of his attention to detail and appreciation for design and structure.
Looking ahead, Mr. Barrett plans to help corporations and financial institutions integrate blockchain technology into their business models. He hopes to serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to leading firms as they enter the digital finance future.
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