America's Leading Banks by Total Assets

Over recent years, the U.S. banking sector has faced various challenges, prompting many institutions to shift toward digital marketing strategies to stay afloat. It’s crucial for consumers to know if their banks can withstand economic fluctuations. Below is a list of the top 10 American banks ranked by their total assets.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Assets: $2.35 trillion
Formed in 1996 through a merger, JPMorgan Chase is now the largest bank in the U.S. Headquartered in New York City, it operates 94 branches and employs nearly 230,000 staff worldwide across more than 100 countries.

Bank of America
Assets: $2.18 trillion
Founded in 1904 by Amadeo Giannini, initially as the Bank of Italy, it later rebranded as Bank of America. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, it boasts over 5,100 branches and more than 150,000 employees.

Wells Fargo
Assets: $1.84 trillion
Established in 1852 by Henry Wells and William Fargo, this San Francisco-based bank is known for supporting environmental initiatives. It employs over 265,000 staff and has approximately 8,700 branches globally in 35 countries.

Citigroup
Assets: $1.8 trillion
Founded in 1812, Citigroup's main division, Citibank, is headquartered in Manhattan. It operates 983 branches in North America and serves over 15 million clients.

Goldman Sachs Group
Assets: $878 billion
Established in 1869 by Marcus Goldman and Samuel Sachs, this New York-based bank operates across Asia, North America, and Europe with a workforce exceeding 35,000. It acquired General Electric's banking arm in 2015.

Morgan Stanley
Assets: $807 billion
With headquarters in Manhattan, Morgan Stanley employs around 60,000 staff across 1,300 offices worldwide, providing comprehensive financial services.

U.S. Bancorp
Assets: $428 billion
Founded in 1929, it is the fifth-largest commercial bank in the U.S. Operating as the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, it has over 3,000 branches across 25 states.

Bank of New York Mellon
Assets: $372 billion
Established in 2007, BNY Mellon traces its roots back to 1784, making it one of the oldest banks in the country.

PNC Financial Services
Assets: $361 billion
Known as PNC, the bank manages deposits over $249 billion and has more than 2,600 branches, offering online and mobile banking and over 9,000 ATMs nationwide.

Capital One
Assets: $330 billion
Founded in 1994 as a credit card company, Capital One expanded into retail banking by 2005. It specializes in credit cards, auto loans, and home finance services.