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0001732510
XXXXXXXX
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0001178970
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
001-31566
239 WASHINGTON STREET
JERSEY CITY
NJ
07302
732-590-9200
Giannola Vito
Officer
Common
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3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
12000
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130485099
08/19/2024
NYSE
Common
03/01/2022
Stock Grant
Issuer
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03/01/2022
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Y
08/19/2024
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