First Metro is the sixth largest commercial bank headquartered in the Midwest and a top 35 U.S. bank. As a $47.8 billion regional bank with the heart, culture and DNA of a smaller community bank, we are proud to have strong relationships with our clients and communities and an inclusive work environment that empowers our team members to deliver their best.
It started on the shore of the Ohio River in 1834, in what would eventually become Evansville, Indiana.
First Metro successfully navigated difficult periods, including the Panic of 1837 and the 1929 Wall Street crash that ushered in the Great Depression.
Through it all, First Metro remained strong and continued to grow.
Today, we are a top 35 U.S. bank with dual headquarters in Chicago and Evansville. Our story is reflected in our clients and the communities we support. Hopeful entrepreneurs. First-time homebuyers. Parents and families. Business owners. Retirees.
We are every bit as committed as we were nearly 190 years ago to exceeding client expectations and strengthening and supporting the communities that we call home.
Our commitment to ethical business and social responsibility strengthens our company and communities, while giving our team members the freedom to grow and excel in an open, ethical and highly transparent environment.
In 2022, First Metro was proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the 11th year in a row.
With deep roots as a trusted partner, we invest our time, heart and expertise so that our clients and communities thrive.
To be the bank of choice that helps our clients fulfill their dreams, passionately supports our communities and invests in the growth and development of our team members.
Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values of Integrity, Inclusion, Excellence, Collaboration, Optimism and Agility. Learn more.
A Closer Look at First Metro Finance
(Pro-forma results as of May 5, 2023)
1 Includes depositories headquartered in the Midwest. Excludes merger targets, mutuals and trust banks.
2 Ranked by gross revenue from fiduciary activities for the year ended 12/31/22. Includes U.S.-headquartered depositories with MRQ assets less than $100 billion. Excludes merger targets, MOE participants, trust companies and subsidiaries of foreign organizations.
At the center of First Metro values and culture is the belief that we are only as strong as the communities we serve. Our annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report is designed to summarize our work on key corporate social responsibility topics and highlight our commitment to serving our clients, strengthening our communities, and investing in the growth and development of our team members.
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