First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, United States. The corporation's core business revolves around providing comprehensive financial services through its primary operating entities, First Merchants Bank and First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors. Its mission is to enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities it serves and to be the most attentive, knowledgeable, and high-performing bank for its clients, teammates, and shareholders.

First Merchants offers a broad range of products and services tailored for individuals, businesses, and public sector clients. These include commercial banking, personal banking, lending, treasury and cash management, and wealth advisory services. Specific offerings encompass checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, mortgages, personal and business loans, electronic banking solutions, investment management, financial and estate planning, and retirement plan services. The company operates across Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan.

Mark Hardwick serves as the Chief Executive Officer, having been appointed in January 2021. As of March 31, 2026, First Merchants Corporation reported total assets of $21.1 billion. Recent developments include the completion of its merger with First Savings Financial Group on February 1, 2026, which added $2.4 billion in assets and expanded its market footprint. The company also recently partnered with Spiral to integrate personalized savings and community giving features into its digital banking platform. First Merchants has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Banks on multiple occasions.