West Virginia ’ s Bank is America ’ s Most Trustworthy Bank
In 1839 , United Bank opened its doors as a single-office bank in Parkersburg , prior to West Virginia ’ s statehood , and has since grown to become the largest publicly traded company headquartered in the Mountain State , building a solid foundation of trust among its employees , customers , shareholders and communities .
United ’ s unyielding commitment to excellence in service and doing what ’ s right was recognized in 2023 when it was named the Most Trustworthy Bank in America by Newsweek — in addition to being hailed among America ’ s Best Banks by the publication , earning the No . 1 spot in West Virginia . These rankings are a testament to United ’ s dedication to cultivating lasting relationships across its footprint , especially in Mountaineer Country .
United established its first office in North Central West Virginia ( NCWV ) in 1996 . Since then , the bank has successfully introduced an industry-leading wealth management division , indirect auto lending and a commercial loan department focused on helping local businesses and residents meet their financial goals .
What sets United apart is its community-bank approach , providing customers with unparalleled service . It offers local decision-making and personalized solutions customers have come to expect , with the insights , technologies and products of a large bank .
“ Our competitive advantage is our people and their commitment to making a meaningful difference throughout NCWV ,” states Randy Wiliams , SVP , Morgantown Market President . “ At United , we hold
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steadfast to our relationships with organizations and industries that support the viability of our communities . We ’ re honored that because of our trustworthy reputation and vast industry experience , valued partners like WVU Medicine , Vandalia Healthcare , West Ridge Development and Mountaintop Beverage want United Bank at the table when developing large projects .”
United invests more than financial resources into its communities , partnering with organizations that share its commitment to building a brighter future for Mountaineer Country , like The Shack Neighborhood House and Operation Welcome Home . Its employees are at the forefront — serving on boards , sponsoring events and volunteering their time .
With its stock traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market , United is proud to have over 2,000 shareholders across NCWV . In November 2023 , United celebrates a key milestone — increasing its dividends to shareholders for 50 consecutive years , a record only one other major banking company in the U . S . has achieved .
Today , United has close to 250 offices throughout West Virginia ( six are located in Morgantown ), Virginia , Maryland , North Carolina , South Carolina , Ohio , Pennsylvania , Georgia and Washington , D . C .
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