Western Alliance Earns Top 10 Ranking in Forbes 'Best Banks in America' List for 4th Year in a Row

By Western Alliance
Jan 17, 2019

PHOENIX--Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) today announced the company again ranks in the top 10 on the just-released Forbes “Best Banks in America” list. The banking organization has been cited by Forbes as one of the top 10 banks in the country for four consecutive years, 2016-2019.

Forbes’ annual list ranks the 100 largest publicly traded banks and thrifts based on growth, credit quality and profitability.

“Achieving this top level of performance is no small task – it’s a testament to our diverse team of expert banking professionals who bring extraordinary commitment to making sure our clients are well served,“ said Ken Vecchione, Chief Executive Officer, Western Alliance Bancorporation. “We continue to succeed because we make it our business to understand each of our business clients and deliver the customized banking resources they need to help them reach their goals.”

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With more than $25 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. The company has ranked in the top 10 on the Forbes “Best Banks in America” list for five consecutive years, 2016-2020, and was named #1 best-performing of the 50 largest public U.S. banks for 2019 by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, helps business clients realize their ambitions with local teams of experienced bankers who deliver superior service and a full spectrum of customized loan, deposit and treasury management capabilities. Business clients also benefit from a powerful array of specialized financial services that provide strong expertise and tailored solutions for a wide variety of industries and sectors. A national presence with a regional footprint, Western Alliance Bank operates individually branded, full-service banking divisions and has offices in key markets nationwide.