FORM 3 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *
Sowers Richard L.
(Last) (First) (Middle)
9404 GENESEE AVE.
SUITE 100
(Street)
LA JOLLA CA 92037
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
07/29/2026 		3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Private Bancorp of America, Inc. [ PBAM ]
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President and CEO
 5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock 23,841
D
 
Common Stock 52,519
I
By Family Trust (1)
Common Stock 8,150
I
By IRA Account
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (right to buy)   (2) 02/15/2028 Common Stock 3,279 25.59 D  
Stock Option (right to buy)   (2) 02/01/2030 Common Stock 10,000 21 D  
Stock Option (right to buy)   (2) 05/11/2033 Common Stock 30,000 25.15 D  
Restricted Stock Units   (3)   (3) Common Stock 11,516 (3) D  
Restricted Stock Units   (4)   (4) Common Stock 7,000 (4) D  
Restricted Stock Units   (5)   (5) Common Stock 6,500 (5) D  
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares are held in a trust for the benefit of family members for which Mr. Sowers serves as co-trustee with his spouse, Mari Brusseau, and for which Mr. Sowers may be deemed to have voting and investment power.
2. The stock options are fully vested and exercisable.
3. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. The amount reported reflects the maximum number of Restricted Stock Units that may vest, if at all, on December 31, 2026, upon confirmation of the achievement of the relevant performance targets (for the portion of the award still subject to performance vesting) and the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer on the vesting date, subject to forfeiture upon the occurrence of certain events specified in award agreement.
4. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. The amount reported reflects the maximum number of Restricted Stock Units that may vest, if at all, on December 31, 2027, upon confirmation of the achievement of the relevant performance targets (for the portion of the award still subject to performance vesting) and the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer on the vesting date, subject to forfeiture upon the occurrence of certain events specified in award agreement.
5. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. The amount reported reflects the targeted number of Restricted Stock Units that may vest, if at all, on December 31, 2028, upon confirmation of the achievement of the relevant performance targets (for the portion of the award still subject to performance vesting) and the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer on the vesting date, subject to forfeiture upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the award agreement. Depending on actual performance achieved, the reporting person may receive between 0% and 125% of the targeted amount.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Richard L. Sowers 07/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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