Congratulations to Drew Hargrove, one of our outstanding Commercial Bank Relationship Managers based in Detroit, has been named to the 2025 Rising Stars list by the Detroit Economic Club and News/Talk 760 WJR! This recognition honors 10 local leaders making a meaningful impact in their industries and communities. Drew exemplifies the strength of our Michigan team and the values we bring to every relationship. 💼 Connect with First Merchants to learn how our local expertise and attentive service can support your business goals. Listen to Drew’s interview with WJR: https://bit.ly/3W80hDm #RisingStar2025 #MichiganBusiness #DetroitLeadership #FirstMerchants #RelationshipBanking #LocalLeadership #HelpingYouProsper Member FDIC
First Merchants Corporation
Financial Services
Muncie, IN 10,785 followers
Helping you prosper. Rated One of the Best Places to Work, Top 5 Best Banks in America(Forbes), Best Big Bank(Newsweek).
About us
First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing: • Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking. • Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking. • Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning. First Merchants is committed to customers by: • Developing strong relationships. o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve • Customers benefit from local decision making. o Decisions are made faster o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact. o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions. • The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. Investment Management solutions provided by First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors may not be FDIC insured, are not deposits of First Merchants Bank and may lose value. First Merchants and the shield logo are registered service marks of First Merchants Corporation.
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https://www.firstmerchants.com
External link for First Merchants Corporation
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Muncie, IN
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1893
- Specialties
- Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Trust, and Insurance
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Employees at First Merchants Corporation
Updates
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We are excited to announce that we’re planning to welcome First Savings Bank, Indiana to First Merchants! Learn more about our partnership: https://bit.ly/3KlPUcH
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Ready for a better banking experience? At First Merchants, we’re more than just checking accounts—we’re your go-to financial partner. Whether you're starting fresh or looking for a better fit, our attentive team, welcoming service, and dependable tools are here to help you prosper. ✅ Easy online account opening ✅ Options tailored to your lifestyle ✅ Digital tools that make managing money simple Make the switch today: https://bit.ly/3X3ItdL
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Markets spent most of the week in wait-and-see mode ahead of the Fed’s September meeting, and the outcome was largely as expected: a 25 basis point rate cut. But beneath the surface, the tone is shifting. The Fed’s updated projections and Powell’s press conference made clear that policymakers are increasingly focused on risks to the labor market—even as inflation remains above target. In response to easing financial conditions, investor positioning pushed further into risk assets, with tech stocks and rate-sensitive cyclicals and small cap stocks seeing the strongest gains. The S&P 500 and the tech-laden NASDAQ hit new record highs after rising 1.2% and 2.2%, respectively. Meanwhile, the Russell 2000 finished higher for the seventh-straight week with a 2.2% gain. Continue reading our Private Wealth Advisors Weekly Investment Perspectives newsletter for September 23, 2025. https://bit.ly/4pzo8tc #privatewealth #privatewealthmanagement #marketupdates #financialmarkets #economynews #bonds #stocks #markets #investingnews #equities
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A seamless mortgage experience starts here. We’re proud to deliver professional, personalized service that makes every step of the journey smooth and stress-free. We love hearing what customers like Thomas have to say about working with First Merchants Bank! Ready to start your own journey? Connect with a mortgage lender today. https://bit.ly/48SGcFy
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U.S. equities pushed higher last week with support from near-term rate cut expectations following in-line inflation readings alongside sustained tech stock leadership on positive data points on AI investment trends. For the week, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the way with a 2.03% return, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices returned 1.59%, and 0.95%, respectively. Investors are leaning into risk-assets ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, where the central bank is expected add more punch to the bowl as it resumes rate cuts after holding rates steady for nine months. Continue reading our Private Wealth Advisors Weekly Investment Perspectives newsletter for September 16, 2025. https://bit.ly/47M7roe #privatewealth #privatewealthmanagement #marketupdates #financialmarkets #economynews #bonds #stocks #markets #investingnews #equities
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Want a place where you can grow? Join First Merchants! We offer numerous opportunities for our team members to grow and advance in their careers – from professional development sessions to leadership opportunities to tuition repayment! So why not pursue your dreams as part of our attentive team? Whatever your skill set, First Merchants has a role where you can shine – check out our current openings: https://bit.ly/3LFz9Xl
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Tired of the hassle of updating your direct deposit info when you change jobs or banks? With First Merchants’ Direct Deposit Switch, you can easily move your direct deposit in just a few clicks—no paperwork, no phone calls. ✅ Fast ✅ Secure ✅ Convenient Whether it’s your paycheck, government benefits, or pension, get your money where you want it—automatically. Try it now: https://bit.ly/4f0NxWF
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Markets opened the holiday-shortened week with cautious optimism: equity benchmarks briefly hit fresh highs mid-week as investors digested a sequence of cooler-than-expected economic signals that kept the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts alive. By Friday, indices gave back a bit of those gains—S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the week slightly positive, up 0.33% and 1.14% respectively, while the Dow lagged, off 0.32%. Small caps also performed well, with the Russell 2000 rising 0.5% on Friday and up 1% for the week. Continue reading our Private Wealth Advisors Weekly Investment Perspectives newsletter for September 9, 2025. https://bit.ly/487Vr0c #privatewealth #privatewealthmanagement #marketupdates #financialmarkets #economynews #bonds #stocks #markets #investingnews #equities
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We’d like to shout out Lauren Vickers, Client Relationship Representative at our North Monroe, Mich. branch. When a customer vented their frustrations with another bank, Lauren listened compassionately. Thanks to Lauren’s attentiveness, and her willingness to help the customer find the services they needed, the client decided to make First Merchants their primary bank. Thank you, Lauren, for making our customers feel seen, heard, and helped!
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