Alabama’s community banks promote hometown connections, friendly service
Relationship banking includes getting to know customers so banks can tailor products and services to fit their needs.
Catherine Ray Martin leads the bank her family has guided for generations
Catherine Ray Martin was named president of Exchange Bank of Alabama. The bank was founded in the early 1900s.
Southern States Bancshares acquired by FB Financial Corp.
Southern States is headquartered in Anniston with 15 branches in Alabama and Georgia.
Two retiring credit union leaders reflect on the changes during the past few decades
Bill Connor, of AmFirst, and Steve Swofford, of Alabama Credit Union, reflect on their decades of experience serving credit unions' members.
Alabama’s Largest Credit Unions 2025
Business Alabama's largest credit union listing, ranked by total assets as of September 2024.
Credit unions strive to offer members competitive rates, great service
Keeping up with technology, cybersecurity and regulatory changes helps protect credit unions' members' assets while enhancing service.
Zach Ivey
Savant Wealth Management appoints Zach Ivey to chief investment officer.
Business Alabama surveys financial planners and investment advisors
Business Alabama is conducting its annual survey of financial planning and investment advisory firms for the May 2025 issue.
Alabama Bank Performances 2024
Listing of Alabama-headquartered banks, ranked by total assets 2024. Regions, which tops the listing, received the President's "E" Award for Export Service.
LifeSteps aims to help clients use their capital to meet whatever life sends next
Meeting the wealth transfer challenge over the next 25 years is why LifeSteps combines commercial banking with wealth management.