Friday, 6 July 2018

The 4 Biggest American Banks, By Robert Jain

By Jason McDonald


To say that there are numerous banks would be an understatement, especially in America. However, some establishments are larger than others, and for good reason. Whether it's due to recognition, service, or what have you, these establishments are known not only in America but the world over. For a better understanding of the topic at hand, here is some information regarding the top 4 banks in the country, courtesy of Robert Jain.

Citigroup - Located in New York, Citigroup was founded more than 205 years ago on June 16, 1812. Even though this establishment began as a bank, it soon branched out, as names like Bob Jain can attest. For proof of this, all you have to do is look at Citi Field, which is a ballpark that currently functions as the home territory of the New York Mets. Citigroup has over $1.8 billion in total assets, making it the fourth largest bank in America.

Wells Fargo - Did you know that Wells Fargo is valued at more than $1.9 billion in assets? What you may also be unaware of is that this company owns and operates a series of museums that, altogether, are known as the Wells Fargo History Museum. Not only do they focus on finance throughout the years, but their locations are numerous. For those that live in areas including Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, and San Francisco, you may be able to make a drive to one of said museums if you're interested.

Bank of America - As the second largest bank in the world, its assets valued at more than $2.2. billion, Bank of America has an interesting history. Did you know that, when it was formed in 1904, it was known as Bank of Italy? Amadeo Pietro Giannini, the founder of the company, had the goal of assisting those that moved into the United States from a financial standpoint. This was noteworthy, given the fact that banks often only serviced the wealthy during this time. As Bank of Italy grew, so did its clientele and areas where it operated.

JPMorgan Chase - Depending on who you ask, they may say that JPMorgan Chase is the biggest bank in America. It's not hard to see why, either, not only in regard to its history but its total assets, the latter of which are valued at over $2.5 billion. Its line of products, including commercial banking and asset management, can't be denied either. These are just a few reasons why JPMorgan Chase is well-known, and why this is unlikely to fade anytime soon.




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