BB&T
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Description: BB&T Corporation (previously known as the Branch Banking and Trust Company) was one of the largest banking and financial services firms in the United States, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In 2019, BB&T announced its intentions to merge with Atlanta-based SunTrust Banks to form Truist Financial, which retains BB&T's stock price history and operates under BB&T's charter. BB&T was founded in 1872 as a small bank in Wilson, North Carolina. Over the years, BB&T grew through a series of mergers and acquisitions, becoming one of the largest banks in the southeastern United States. In addition to traditional banking services, BB&T also offered a wide range of financial products and services, including wealth management, insurance, and mortgage lending.