M&T Bank was founded on August 29, 1856, as the Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company in Buffalo, New York. Today, it operates as a publicly traded financial holding company (NYSE: MTB), serving consumers, businesses, and institutions across the Eastern U.S. and Washington, D.C., with over 950 branches. M&T Bank provides a full suite of services including retail and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage lending, and investment management through its subsidiary Wilmington Trust. Over its long history, the bank has grown significantly through acquisitions—most notably Wilmington Trust in 2011—and maintained consistent profitability since 1976. Headquartered in the landmark One M&T Plaza in Buffalo, the company is led by Chairman & CEO René F. Jones and a seasoned executive team.