BMO

Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) is one of Canada's oldest and largest financial institutions, founded in 1817 in Montreal. As the eighth-largest bank in North America by assets, BMO has grown from a regional Canadian bank into a major North American financial services provider. The bank significantly expanded its U.S. presence through the 2023 acquisition of Bank of the West from BNP Paribas for approximately $16.3 billion, adding substantial scale to its American operations. Today, BMO operates through approximately 900 branches and 3,300 automated banking machines across Canada and the United States, serving millions of personal, commercial, and institutional clients with a comprehensive suite of financial services.