Commerce Bancshares is a finance company focusing on business and personal banking, wealth management, and estate planning. Established in 1865 in Kansas City, Missouri, The company has grown significantly since its beginning. It now operates through its subsidiary, Commerce Bank, N.A., which is part of the regional bank holding group Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH), with a $17.5 billion valuation. Commerce Bank provides a diversified line of financial services to individuals and businesses, including investments through its subsidiary and affiliated companies. The company's current CEO is Jonathan M. Kemper.
Headquartered in Missouri, the bank has a strong presence in the Midwest United States, operating approximately 350 locations in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Colorado. Commerce Bancshares also maintains subsidiaries involved in mortgage banking, leasing, credit-related insurance, venture capital, and real estate activities. Based in Kansas City, MO, Commerce Bank employs around 4,766 people and generates annual revenue of $1.4 billion. Despite being known for its lower employee salaries compared to competitors like Bank of the West and Santander Bank, Commerce Bank remains a key player in the finance industry.