The stock prices of five of these banks fell by more than 7% on the day they announced their fourth-quarter results, including two with double-digit decreases.

Sound Credit Union said it would acquire Washington Business Bank in a cash deal slated to close in the fourth quarter.

During the March 2023 banking crisis, company executives had to calm panicked customers, shore up liquidity and reassure investors after two other regionals failed. Key decisions during a critical seven-day window likely averted disaster.

Ken Vecchione, leader of Western Alliance since 2018, grew up listening to his parents talk business strategy around the dinner table. He called on those lessons and his more than 30 years of experience to steer the regional bank through last year's turmoil.

The consumer nonprofit reviewed 10 banking apps and flagged that transparency and inclusivity practices on the financial institutions' websites don't always carry over to their mobile apps.

Data as of Dec. 31, 2023. Dollars in thousands.

Data as of Dec. 31, 2023. Dollars in thousands.

An advocate for the credit union industry pushes back against "tired" and "recycled" criticism from bankers.