First Business Bank
A branchless business bank founded in 1990, offering Business Banking, Private Wealth, and Bank Consulting to businesses, executives, and high-net-worth individuals.
First Business Bank is a branchless business bank founded in 1990 on an innovative branchless banking concept conceived by Jerry Smith. It serves businesses, business executives, and high-net-worth individuals, and operates without a branch network. The bank has a presence in Wisconsin, including Madison and Brookfield, as well as in Kansas City.
Its activities span three areas. Business Banking, the core offering, combines Commercial Banking and Specialty Finance. Private Wealth provides wealth management solutions for business executives and high-net-worth individuals. Bank Consulting offers consulting solutions to clients. The bank operates across the banking, financial services, commercial banking, specialty finance, and wealth management fields.
The firm describes its culture as people-first, prioritising employees and equipping them with tools, training, and support, with an emphasis on an engaged workforce and relationship-focused, personalised service. It has been named a Top Workplaces USA honoree for three consecutive years.