Eric Segal, Talent Development Manager with First Merchants Bank, loves nothing more than helping others grow. “I love that lightbulb moment that happens when you’re training someone,” he shared. “Especially if they’re new to banking or are trying to learn a new system or process – and you see them go from being unsure to everything being second nature. Just watching that journey is incredibly rewarding for me.” Through his work with our Learning, Development, and Performance Department and involvement in committees fostering company culture, Eric has had an enormous positive impact on First Merchants Bank. See how his passion is helping transform our workplace: https://bit.ly/3PTvyY8 #learning #learninganddevelopment #talentanddevelopment #training #finance #banking #companyculture
First Merchants Corporation
Financial Services
Muncie, IN 9,294 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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The path to homeownership can be a long one, full of upheaval and triumph. But how do you get started – how do you take that first step? Our Homebuyers Journey lays out each step of the homebuying process, from getting pre-qualified to closing. Included, you’ll also find additional resources to help make sure that, when you’re ready to begin your homebuying journey, you’re able to put your best foot forward. Start your journey: https://bit.ly/3xgcXPL #mortgage #househunting #homebuying
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U.S. stocks fell a third consecutive week as investors struggled to shake off diminished views of Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical volatility in the Middle East. The S&P 500 closed out a rough week with its worst weekly performance in over a year. The decline saw the index slip below the key 5,000-point level for the first time since late February. This week's retreat was driven by stronger-than-anticipated economic data, which, coupled with hawkish Fed minutes, led market participants to dial back their interest rate cut expectations Continue reading our Private Wealth Advisors Weekly Investment Perspectives newsletter for April 23, 2024. https://bit.ly/3UdE05J #privatewealth #privatewealthmanagement #marketupdates #financialmarkets #economynews #bonds #stocks #markets #investingnews #equities
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When it comes to paying off debt, several strategies exist to make the process easier and more effective over the long term. You need to know your options and the possible benefits and downsides of each option. Here are several strategies which can be used. https://bit.ly/3QjFaMf
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We hear sentiments like this from our teammates all the time! First Merchants bankers are ready, willing, and excited to welcome you in and find ways to help you prosper. See what else our teammates are saying: https://bit.ly/48jbbKf
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Did you know that Fair Housing covers your child’s play time? Under a 1988 amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1968, landlords and neighborhoods cannot restrict a child’s outdoor recreation activities or use of common areas. “That same amendment offers other protections to families,” said Tonjola Cole, Community Home Lender with First Merchants Bank (NMLS: 658375). “For example, it made it illegal to only rent downstairs units to families with children, or to restrict them to certain buildings within an apartment complex.” Join us next Friday for another Fair Housing Fact!
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First Merchants Bank is proud to have been named 48th on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2023 Top 50 Public Banks list. This prestigious ranking recognizes our commitment to financial excellence and dedication to serving the diverse communities where we operate. “We are honored to be included again in this esteemed ranking by S&P Global Market Intelligence,” said Mark Hardwick, CEO of First Merchants Corporation. “This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team, representing passionate focus upon helping our customers and communities prosper.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4avsRnQ
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A third consecutive upside inflation surprise and a spike in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East last week took some air out of the recent equity rally. Market participants continued to push the potential for rate cuts down the road as robust economic momentum puts upward pressure on prices and mounting supply chain risks could further stoke inflation. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 1.5% while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite shed 2.4% and 1.6% respectively. Stocks had shrugged off much of the year-to-date backup in interest rates with the expectation that economic strength would drive upside in corporate profits; however, equity investors are starting to take notice as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield crossed above 4.50% last week (and is now pushing over 4.60% in this week’s early trading) after starting the year at just 3.88%. Continue reading our Private Wealth Advisors Weekly Investment Perspectives newsletter for April 16, 2024. https://bit.ly/49yAhWl #privatewealth #privatewealthmanagement #marketupdates #financialmarkets #economynews #bonds #stocks #markets #investingnews #equities
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It’s always good to have someone watching your back. David Martin, Banking Center Manager at our Munster Ridge Road location, had his clients’ back when he met recently with some long-time business clients. The clients own a family-run funeral home but hadn’t been as present at the location as they were, normally. “Their father was having some health issues,” David shared, “so they couldn’t be as hands on as they normally were.” While reviewing the business’s finances, David noticed multiple ACH deposits and request, which had caused several overdrafts. “It wasn’t how they usually ran the business, so it immediately grabbed my attention,” David said. The family said they, too, were concerned about the activity. David referred the business to Deb Milne, Senior Treasury Management Officer, who recommended the family use Positive Pay and Reverse Positive Pay – a software that allows businesses more insight and control into payments. “What was of particular use for this business is that this software requires you to approve each ACH item before it gets paid,” David explained. “So they have eyes on all their business transactions, even when they can’t be there in person. It’s given them real peace of mind and gone a long way towards protecting them against fraud.” Thank you, David, for your work in protecting a business client during a stressful time in their personal lives! #finance #business #smallbusiness #banking #businessbanking #commercialbanking #customerservice
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