First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana and the parent of First Merchants Bank. The corporation is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker FRME and has been in operation for more than 130 years. Its headquarters are in Muncie, Indiana, and it serves customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois through a network of banking centers and ATMs.

Through First Merchants Bank, the group provides a full range of financial services. These include commercial banking for small businesses and commercial clients, credit card services, mortgage lending for individuals and businesses, wealth management, and trust services. The trust and wealth management operations, together with the commercial lending book and the obligations of a listed company, place the group within the regulatory and governance frameworks that govern banking, fiduciary activity and securities disclosure in the United States.

The corporation states that it was founded on the principle that banks should help their communities thrive, and describes its approach as one of building relationships within the communities it serves. Other stated commitments include attentive service, local decision-making, and an aspiration to be a meaningful place to work, with the aim of a prosperous impact on communities and customers.