Wells Fargo Company Description
This stagecoach likely makes a stop near you. One of the top banks in the US, Wells Fargo has about 6,600 bank branches in some 40 states, and more than 4,000 mortgage and consumer finance offices nationwide. Services include consumer and business banking, investment management, insurance, and venture capital investment. A top residential mortgage lender in the US, Wells Fargo is also one of the largest mortgage servicers. The company is a banking industry leader in insurance brokerage through its Wells Fargo Insurance Services subsidiary, as well as leading in mutual funds, online banking, and online brokerage services. In 2008 Wells Fargo bought Wachovia, which increased its assets to some $1.3 trillion.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of Wells Fargo's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of Wells Fargo's evolution in the marketplace.
