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First Merchants Corporation

FRMEBankingMuncie, United States

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.

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First Merchants Corporation at a glance

First Merchants Corporation is a banking company headquartered in Muncie, United States. It is publicly listed (FRME) with a market capitalisation of $2.4B. Xcout tracks 27 named people at First Merchants Corporation, including Mark K. Hardwick (Chief Executive Officer & Director). Xcout recorded 1 job posting from First Merchants Corporation in the last 90 days.

Industry
Banking
Headquarters
Muncie, United States
Market cap
$2.4B
Employees
2,120
Ticker
FRME
Job postings recorded (90 days)
1

First Merchants Corporation leadership

  • Mark K. HardwickChief Executive Officer & Director
  • Michael J. StewartPresident
  • Michele KawieckiExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer
  • John J. MartinExecutive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
  • Joseph C. PetersonExecutive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
  • Stephan H. FluhlerSenior Vice President & Chief Information Officer

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Hiring at First Merchants Corporation

Xcout recorded 1 job posting from First Merchants Corporation in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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First Merchants Corporation competitors

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Old National BancorpONB · BankingEvansville, United States
70% matchPublic

Old National Bancorp functions as the parent company for Old National Bank, furnishing a wide array of financial services to both individual and commercial clients throughout the United States. Its product portfolio encompasses various deposit accounts, including non-interest-bearing demand, interest-bearing checking, negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, savings, money market, and time deposits. The institution also extends numerous lending solutions, such as home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), residential real estate mortgages, personal loans, commercial financing, commercial property loans, letters of credit, and lease financing. Furthermore, Old National Bancorp provides digital and mobile banking amenities, debit and ATM cards, telephone access, cash management, private banking, brokerage, trust administration, and investment advisory services. Specialized offerings include wealth management, investment solutions, foreign currency exchange, treasury management, merchant services, health savings accounts, and capital markets services, in addition to community development lending and equity investment programs. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 162 banking centers, predominantly situated across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Old National Bancorp, which was established in 1834, has its primary office located in Evansville, Indiana.

Market cap$9.3B
Employees4,028
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Finward BancorpFNWD · BankingMunster, United States
69% matchPublic

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.

Market cap$178.3M
Employees293
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Lakeland Financial CorporationLKFN · BankingWarsaw, United States
68% matchPublic

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.

Market cap$1.4B
Employees647
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