Business: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. is a regional bank holding company. For almost 150 years, Commerce has been meeting the financial services needs of individuals and businesses through its subsidiary, Commerce Bank. Commerce Bank provides a diversified line of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management, financial planning, and investments through its affiliated companies. Commerce operates in approximately 360 retail locations in the Central United States and has a nationwide presence in the commercial payments industry. Commerce also has operating subsidiaries involved in mortgage banking, leasing, credit-related insurance, private equity and real estate activities.