Forbes names Mid-Missouri Bank No. 1 in state

Mid-Missouri Bank has again been named by Forbes as Missouri’s No. 1 Best-In-State Bank, the business magazine and website announced today.

In a news release, Mid-Missouri Bank officials said it was the second consecutive year the Springfield-based bank has received the honor.

“Customers have options,” said Brian Riedy, CEO and president of Mid-Missouri Bank. “The fact that they continue choosing MidMo – and telling Forbes why – is the real story. Their feedback reflects everyday moments when our teams provide consultative financial experiences that inspire confidence in customer finances, plans to save for the future, to buy a home or even to start a business.”

To create the ninth annual edition of the Best-In-State Banks list, Forbes says it partnered with market research firm Statista to survey 26,000 U.S. residents. Respondents were asked how satisfied they were and how likely they were to recommend the U.S.-based banks and credit unions where they have a checking or savings account, those where they had an account within the last three years, as well as those they knew through friends and family.

Additionally, Forbes says Statista collected over 1.2 million publicly available reviews and ratings posted online about each bank written between February 2023 and March 2026.

Mid-Missouri Bank officials said in their news release that the bank, founded in 1872, has a commitment to the region that includes supporting schools, festivals, nonprofits and small businesses around southwest Missouri, the release stated.

“Being the best is about progress,” said Michael Miller, MidMo chief operating officer and general counsel, in the release. “The more we invest in our people, our infrastructure, our services and the customer experience, the more improvements we’re able to share with our customers.”

Mid-Missouri Bank has 13 locations in 10 communities, comprising Springfield, Republic, Willard, Mount Vernon, Bolivar, Stockton, El Dorado Springs, Joplin, Webb City and Lebanon.