As of December 31, 2023, First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) was a $12.28 billion financial holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Busey Bank, a wholly-owned bank subsidiary of First Busey Corporation, had total assets of $12.25 billion as of December 31, 2023, and is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Busey Bank currently has 46 banking centers serving Illinois, eight banking centers serving Missouri, three banking centers serving southwest Florida, and one banking center in Indianapolis, Indiana. More information about Busey Bank can be found at busey.com. Through Busey’s Wealth Management division, the Company provides a full range of asset management, investment, brokerage, fiduciary, philanthropic advisory, tax preparation, and farm management services to individuals, businesses, and foundations. Assets under care totaled $12.14 billion as of December 31, 2023. More information about Busey’s Wealth Management services can be found at busey.com/wealthmanagement. Busey Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, FirsTech, specializes in the evolving financial technology needs of small and medium-sized businesses, highly regulated enterprise industries, and financial institutions. More information about FirsTech can be found at firstechpayments.com. Busey Bank is honored to be named among America’s Best Banks by Forbes magazine for the second consecutive year. Ranked 26th overall in 2023, compared to 52nd in 2022, Busey was once again the top-ranked bank headquartered in Illinois. Busey is humbled to be named among the 2023 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker, the 2023 Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions and Investments, the 2023 Best Places to Work in Illinois by Daily Herald Business Ledger, and the 2023 Best Companies to Work For in Florida by Florida Trend magazine. We are honored to be consistently recognized nationally and locally for our engaged culture of integrity and commitment to community development.

CEFCU (Citizens Equity First Credit Union) is a credit union based in Peoria, Illinois. CEFCU was founded in 1937 as Caterpillar Employees Credit Union (CECU), later switched to a federal credit union charter and the name CEFCU (Caterpillar Employees Federal Credit Union). Upon legally separating from Caterpillar, CEFCU changed its acronym to more accurately reflect membership eligibility; first, to "Construction Equipment Federal Credit Union"​ and, later, to "Citizens Equity Federal Credit Union."​ CEFCU returned to an Illinois state credit union charter in 2000, keeping the acronym CEFCU and maintaining federal deposit ("share"​) insurance under the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. CEFCU membership criteria allow employees of Caterpillar Inc. and Caterpillar dealers, business partners, plus individuals living or working in fourteen central Illinois counties to belong to the credit union. In 2008, CEFCU acquired Valley Credit Union, located in San Jose, California. Individuals living or working in the following Illinois counties are eligible for CEFCU membership: Fulton, Knox, Livingston, Logan, McLean, Macon, Marshall, Mason, Peoria, Putnam, Sangamon, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford. Additionally, individuals who live, work or worship in Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa counties in California are eligible to join CEFCU.

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is a community bank with total assets of $5 billion. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, the bank has offices throughout Illinois and in eastern Iowa. The bank offers a complete line of financial services to commercial and retail customers and municipal entities. Fast, efficient service is important at Heartland Bank. Management decisions are made locally, meaning we set banking policies and philosophies to suit the needs of the communities we serve. At Heartland Bank, we're proud of the strength of our bank, the capabilities we have, the services we offer, and the people who offer those services to you. When you compare banks in terms of their strength, Heartland Bank stands tall. Get to know us and you'll understand why. Heartland Bank and Trust Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Morton Community Bank and its Hometown Community Banks family offer small-town charm and big-city resources! Headquartered in Morton, Illinois since 1960 our Bank has now grown to over $5.6 billion in assets. With 55 convenient locations, our 600 employee-owners serve our special customers’ financial needs…from basic checking accounts to in-depth trust and wealth management expertise and even commercial loans up to $60 million. Together with our communities we serve, Hometown Community Banks strives to cultivate important relationships with top-notch service enhancing our customers everyday banking experiences. https://www.hometownbanks.com/About/Employment

Credit Union 1 is celebrating 65 years of helping members reach their financial goals. CU1 is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving 120,000 members nationwide with 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs and 5,000 shared-branch locations. Credit Union 1 strives to exceed our members’ expectations by delivering innovative financial solutions and personalized member service to help achieve their maximum economic potential.

Backlund Investment Co. is an information technology and services company based out of 801 State St, Quincy, IL, United States.

#DoMoreGood is our rally cry and motivation behind everything we do. It’s the actions our team members take every day. It’s the true passion we have for doing the right thing and not being afraid to give second chances. It’s consistently showing up for our members, each other and our community when they need us most. #DoMoreGood is who we are.

Flanagan State Bank was founded in 1913, and has been family-owned since Hank Schwerin became involved in the 1930's. Hank and his son, Paul's descendants have had stewardship over the bank ever since. The current generation of Hank's family, mostly his grandchildren, continue to hear customers'​ stories of how Hank and Paul helped people out at crucial times in their lives. When you do business with us, you become a part of our extended family. We won't treat you like a number. You can rely on the fact that our name and your checks won't change every third year when another buyout occurs. We value the relationship we build with our customers. That relationship is what being a part of our family is all about. You can count on us during the best and the most trying of times. Our family is here to stay - hopefully for another 100 years!

First State Mortgage was founded in 2007 by a group of veteran bankers who have been working together in the residential mortgage services industry for more than 20 years. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive range of mortgage products, competitive pricing, and high quality, ethical mortgage services. First State Mortgage has lending capabilities in most states. We are invested in each community where we do business. As a wholly owned subsidiary of First State Bank, member FDIC, First State Bank offers the security and stability of a familiar community bank that people have come to know and trust. Headquarters: 502 North Hershey Road | Bloomington, IL 61704 Mortgage loans are subject to qualification; credit review and approval; receipt of satisfactory appraisal; and verification of income, assets, and debt. Copyright 2019 First State Mortgage Services, a subsidiary of First State Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS# 172606

Bank Of Pontiac is a banking company based out of 300 W Washington St, Pontiac, IL, United States.

Welcome to First State Bank and Trust! We know that you have many choices in financial institutions, and we’re confident that you will find First State Bank and Trust to be unlike any other option in the marketplace. First State Bank and Trust is unique because we’re 100% employee-owned. If that sounds uncommon, it’s because our ownership structure is extremely rare. In fact, industry analysts have estimated that fewer than 10 banks across the country have a similar structure to ours. You may have seen many community banks fall by the wayside, forced to sell-out to larger competitors. However, an independent operating structure and employee ownership represent the bedrock of our strategic plan. That means you can have confidence that we’ll be here for the long-term, viewing your success as our success. Put simply – our employees are heavily vested in seeing you succeed. This also means that we have the ability to recruit the very best and brightest staff to ensure that you receive a level of service that is unmatched in the area. In addition, we can operate with the speed and flexibility necessary to meet the needs of your unique financial goals – we aren’t bound by the rigidity of our large regional and national competitors. We’re grateful for the friendship and loyalty of our current customers, and we look forward to serving you for years to come. If you are not a customer, then we would be honored to earn your trust. We hope you can tell that we’re proud of our history, dedicated to our communities, and excited about the future – we want you to be a part of it!