Busey Financial (NASDAQ:BUSEP) (NASDAQ: BUSEP) is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. It operates primarily through its banking subsidiary, Busey Bank, offering a range of financial solutions to consumer, business and institutional clients. The company focuses on community-driven banking with local decision-making and personalized service models.
The company’s main business activities include commercial lending, consumer deposit accounts, treasury and cash management services, and mortgage origination. Through Busey Insurance Services, it provides a variety of insurance products, while its wealth management arm offers investment advisory, trust and fiduciary services. This integrated platform enables clients to access banking, insurance and investment solutions under a unified relationship structure.
Tracing its origins to the founding of the First National Bank of Urbana in 1868, Busey Financial has grown over more than 150 years through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Today, the company maintains a presence across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Florida, serving urban and rural communities with locally authorized lending and deposit decisions. Its branch network and digital channels work in tandem to support customers in these core markets.
Guided by a senior management team with deep experience in community banking, Busey emphasizes strong client relationships, prudent risk management and active community engagement. The company’s leadership has underscored a commitment to supporting local economies and fostering long-term partnerships with individuals and businesses in its service areas.
