James L. Blackford

Citizens Bank & Trust is one of the most progressive, strongest, and largest banks headquartered in Northwest Missouri since 1889. With 20 banking centers and access to over 2,000,000 ATMs globally, Citizens serves customers through three core business lines: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management. Having access to a full suite of business lines allows customers to experience customized solutions created to meet all their financial needs. These solutions are tailored for each customer through an innovative product line. Citizens provides products and services that are updated continually to offer the most convenient methods of everyday banking. Citizens Bank & Trust is a privately held financial institution serving people and communities throughout greater Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Northwest Missouri. Since 1889, Citizens has been responding locally to customers’ unique financial needs. Our specialized approach to banking fosters an environment driven to support growth in our communities. Serving people through the generations with customized product and service offerings, intuitive and expert professionals, and a comprehensive education program to develop key traits for financial advancement.