Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:CBSH) is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Through its principal banking subsidiary, Commerce Bank, the company offers a full suite of commercial, retail, and wealth management services. Since its founding in the mid-1930s, Commerce Bancshares has grown from a single-office institution into a regional banking leader, melding community banking traditions with a modern service platform.
The company’s core business activities encompass consumer and business banking, including checking and savings accounts, residential and commercial lending, and deposit services. In addition to traditional banking products, Commerce Bancshares provides treasury and cash management solutions, trade finance, and letters of credit. Its wealth management division delivers trust, fiduciary, investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, and institutions.
Commerce Bancshares operates an extensive branch and ATM network across the Midwest and select Sun Belt markets, including Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Colorado and Arizona. It supports clients with online and mobile banking platforms designed for personal and business users, integrating digital payment tools and remote deposit capture. The company’s network serves metropolitan hubs such as Kansas City, St. Louis, Tulsa, Wichita and Phoenix, reflecting its strategic emphasis on high-growth regions.
Over its history, Commerce Bancshares has balanced organic growth with targeted acquisitions to deepen market penetration and broaden its product offering. The company’s leadership team, led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David H. Kemper, emphasizes relationship-driven service and prudent risk management. Guided by a culture of community engagement, Commerce Bancshares maintains a commitment to philanthropic initiatives, workforce development and sustainable banking practices.
