Cardinal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CFNL), is pleased to announce that it has once again been named to the prestigious Sandler O’Neill + Partners Sm-All Stars List for 2015. Cardinal Financial, the parent company of Cardinal Bank and George Mason Mortgage, LLC, is the only company to receive this recognition a record six times and to be included on the Sm-All Stars List with four consecutive appearances, since Sandler O’Neill began this evaluation in 2004.

Sandler O’Neill + Partners uses a screening methodology based on seven financial variables to evaluate all publicly-traded banks and thrifts nationwide with a market capitalization of less than $2.5 billion. Based on the analysis, which focuses on growth, profitability, asset quality, and capital strength, Sandler O’Neill + Partners then compiles its annual list of “Sm-All Stars.” Cardinal Financial was selected as one of only 34 institutions out of the initial field of 435 to be recognized for “delivering bottom line results that are markedly better than the industry as a whole.”

“We are proud to be included in the Class of 2015 and recognized a record six times on the Sm-All Stars List," said Bernard H. Clineburg, Chairman and CEO of Cardinal Financial. “Our commitment to our operating philosophy, Aggressive on Sales, Conservative on Risk, has built a solid balance sheet with consistent returns to our shareholders. The dedication and efforts of our team has produced a track record of strong financial performance that allowed us to earn this prestigious recognition.”

About Cardinal Financial Corporation:

Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Cardinal Bank, with 31 conveniently located banking offices, George Mason Mortgage, LLC, and Cardinal Wealth Group. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, visit our Web site at www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400. Engage with us on Twitter @cardinalbank,Facebook, and LinkedIn.