Our Company

Welcome to First American Bank If you're looking for a bank with the expertise and range of financial offerings you want, plus the personal attention and service you deserve, then First American is the bank for you. Our size and management philosophy make it possible for us to give you the best of both worlds: big bank financial services combined with the personal attention only a local community bank can provide. Big on Financial Expertise First American is an Illinois-chartered, privately held, full-service bank with 50 locations in Illinois and Florida and more than $3.4 billion in assets. We have the strength and stability that comes from a consistent, diversified earnings stream, strong internal equity generation, sound asset quality, and a liquid and conservative balance sheet. What This Means for You At First American, you can look forward to a solid, long-term relationship with a bank you can trust. We have a record of stability and longevity that few privately held banks can match. Our business banking management team averages over 25 years of experience. For over 40 years, First American has been putting the customer first – with personal attention, superior solutions and financial expertise. Our comprehensive services include: Personal Finance: Wide range of checking and deposit opportunities, loans, retirement planning, and more to meet your individual needs. Commercial: Corporate loans, cash management, real estate, international banking, small business banking and other flexible solutions to reach your strategic goals. Wealth Management: Extensive trust and investment services, estate planning, employee benefits plans, and other assistance to help you manage and grow your assets. Focused on Service Our people are focused on you -- listening to your specific requirements and concerns. You're assured experienced professionals with the knowledge to evaluate your needs, and the decision-making authority to provide solutions quickly and efficiently – without a lot of bureaucratic red tape. At First American you're the center of attention…and your financial well-being is our first priority. For sophisticated products and personal service, there's no better choice than First American. The bank that does more for your money…and for you.