WAL

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is a Phoenix-based bank holding company founded in 1994 that operates primarily through its subsidiary Western Alliance Bank. The company has grown from a regional Arizona bank to a significant multi-state financial institution serving Arizona, California, and Nevada markets. Western Alliance went public in 2005 and has positioned itself as a specialized commercial bank focused on serving business clients and providing niche banking services. The bank operates 36 branch locations along with loan production offices and has built a reputation for strong growth and credit quality management.