Major U.S. bank with national branch and lending operations. Truist Financial Corporation is a leading American bank holding company, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Formed in December 2019 as a result of the merger between BB&T and SunTrust, Truist has established itself as one of the top ten commercial banks in the United States. As of 2024, it manages approximately $531 billion in assets and operates around 1,928 branches in 15 states and Washington, D.C. The company provides a broad array of services, including consumer and commercial banking, investment banking, insurance, asset management, mortgages, and securities services. Truist employs roughly 38,335 people, and continues expanding, recently announcing a multi-year plan to open 100 new branches and renovate 300 more in high-growth markets. Its subsidiaries include Truist Bank and Truist Securities. Truist is publicly traded and remains an influential presence in the American financial industry.