Financial Institutions, Inc.

NBT Bancorp Inc., a financial holding company, provides personal and commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services in the United States. It operates through Banking, Retirement Plan Administration, and All Other segments. The company offers demand deposit, savings, interest-bearing checking, money market deposit, and certificate of deposit accounts; and indirect and direct consumer loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, residential mortgages, business banking loans, commercial and industrial loans, agricultural loans, commercial construction loans, commercial real estate loans, indirect auto loans, and other consumer loans, as well as agricultural lending, personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, and second mortgage loans. It also provides trust and investment services; financial planning and life insurance services; and retirement plan and health savings account recordkeeping and administration, and actuarial services. In addition, the company offers insurance products, such as personal property and casualty, business liability, and commercial insurance; and other products and services through a network of ATM locations and 24-hour online, mobile, and telephone channels that enable customers to check balances, make deposits, transfer funds, pay bills, access statements, apply for loans, and access various other products and services. Further, it operates as a property management and passive investment company, as well as investment advisor that provides investment management and financial consulting services. The company serves retail, commercial, and municipal customers. It operates in upstate New York, northeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Hampshire, western Massachusetts, Vermont, southern Maine, and central and northwestern Connecticut. NBT Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Norwich, New York.

Finward Bancorp serves as the parent entity for Peoples Bank, a financial institution offering a comprehensive suite of banking products and services. Its deposit offerings include various checking accounts, both with and without interest, alongside savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, and specialized retirement savings plans. The company's lending activities are diverse, encompassing residential mortgage loans for purchasing, refinancing, or building homes; construction loans provided to individuals and contractors; commercial real estate financing; personal consumer loans for household or family expenditures; home equity lines of credit; home improvement and equity-backed loans; commercial business loans; government-backed loans; and funding for municipalities. Beyond traditional banking, Finward Bancorp delivers a range of wealth management and fiduciary services. These comprise estate and retirement planning, guardianship administration, land trusts, profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement plans, IRA and Keogh accounts, and investment agency accounts. The company also acts as a personal representative for estates and functions as a trustee for both revocable and irrevocable trusts. Additionally, it provides insurance and annuity investment options to its wealth management clients, manages a portfolio of real estate properties, and operates as a real estate investment trust. As of March 2, 2022, the company operated 30 branches situated in Lake and Porter counties in Northwest Indiana, extending into the South Chicagoland area. Originally incorporated in 1994 as NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the company adopted its current name, Finward Bancorp, in May 2021. Its corporate headquarters are located in Munster, Indiana.

Lakeland Financial Corporation serves as the parent organization for Lake City Bank, offering a broad spectrum of banking and financial solutions. The company manages various deposit accounts, including non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking, savings, money market, NOW, and demand deposits. Its lending portfolio is diverse, providing commercial and industrial loans, financing for commercial real estate and multi-family residences, agri-business and agricultural loans, and a variety of consumer loans, such as 1-4 family mortgages. Beyond traditional banking, Lakeland Financial offers retail and merchant credit card services, advanced corporate treasury management, wealth advisory, and trust administration. It also facilitates retail brokerage, featuring investment vehicles like annuities and life insurance, and supports clients with mobile business banking and online treasury management platforms. The firm caters to a wide range of sectors, including commercial real estate, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, retail, wholesale, finance and insurance, hospitality, and healthcare industries. Established in 1872, Lakeland Financial Corporation is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. As of December 31, 2021, it operated an extensive network of 51 branches across fifteen counties, with 45 located in northern Indiana and six in central Indiana.

First United Corporation acts as the holding company for First United Bank & Trust, which delivers a wide array of retail and commercial banking solutions to both businesses and individual customers. The bank offers a diverse portfolio of deposit accounts, encompassing standard checking, savings, and money market options, in addition to specialized choices like regular and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) certificates of deposit, Christmas savings, college savings, and health savings accounts. It also provides advanced cash management programs, such as the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) and Insured Cash Sweep (ICS), available to governmental entities, businesses, and consumers. For its business clientele, First United extends comprehensive packages that feature treasury management, cash sweeping services, and various checking account opportunities. Regarding lending, the corporation provides an extensive range of loan products. These include commercial loans collateralized by real estate, equipment, vehicles, or other business assets. It also offers commercial real estate financing for residential and commercial developments, agricultural properties, and service industry buildings. Individual customers can access residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and residential real estate construction loans. Furthermore, the bank issues direct and indirect auto loans, student loans, and a variety of secured and unsecured term loans and lines of credit. Beyond traditional banking, the company furnishes a comprehensive suite of trust services, including personal and charitable trusts, investment agency accounts, and full-service retirement planning solutions (such as IRA rollovers, 401(k) accounts, and defined benefit plans), alongside estate administration and planning expertise. Supplementary services offered include insurance products, brokerage facilities, and practical amenities like safe deposit boxes and night depository facilities. First United Corporation's operational network consists of 26 banking branches, a dedicated customer care center, and 34 automated teller machines. This presence extends across Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties in Maryland, as well as Mineral, Berkeley, Monongalia, and Harrison counties in West Virginia. Established in 1900, the company's headquarters are situated in Oakland, Maryland.

First Merchants Corporation operates as a financial holding entity, primarily conducting its business through its subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. This institution delivers a full spectrum of community banking solutions. It accepts various types of deposits, including term, savings, and checking accounts. The company also extends a wide array of lending products, such as consumer, commercial, agricultural business, and real estate mortgage loans, in addition to public finance options. Beyond standard banking, First Merchants provides personal and corporate trust services, brokerage capabilities, and private wealth management. Its corporate offerings further include letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other specialized financial services. The company maintains a network of 109 physical banking locations situated across counties in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Furthermore, it offers convenient access to its services via electronic and mobile platforms. First Merchants Corporation was established in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.

Community Bank System, Inc. (CBU) serves as the parent company for Community Bank, N.A., providing a broad array of banking and financial services to a diverse clientele including individual consumers, businesses, and local government entities. Its operations are structured into three primary divisions: Banking, Employee Benefit Services, and a residual "All Other" category. The company offers a comprehensive suite of deposit products, such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, alongside certificates of deposit. Its lending portfolio is equally varied, extending to consumer mortgages, personal installment loans, and lines of credit for individuals, as well as home equity products. For commercial clients, Community Bank System provides general purpose commercial and industrial loans, mortgages on commercial properties, and historically, Paycheck Protection Program loans. Additionally, it facilitates specialized installment loans for vehicles like automobiles, boats, and other recreational vehicles through partnerships with selected dealerships. Beyond traditional banking, the institution delivers broker-dealer and investment advisory services, along with extensive cash management, treasury, and asset management solutions. It also operates a full-service insurance agency, offering personal and commercial lines of insurance and various risk management products. The Employee Benefit Services segment provides a robust offering, including administration for contribution plans, employee benefit trusts, and collective investment funds. This segment also handles retirement plan administration, fund administration, transfer agency functions, actuarial and benefit consulting, VEBA/HRA, and health and welfare consulting. Furthermore, Community Bank System provides comprehensive wealth management services, covering retirement, higher education, and personal financial planning. It offers fiduciary and trust services, risk management advice, and access to diverse investment alternatives such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and advisory products, alongside master recordkeeping services. As of January 24, 2022, the company operated approximately 215 customer facilities geographically spread across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. Community Bank System, Inc. was founded in 1866 and maintains its corporate headquarters in DeWitt, New York.