Wells Fargo

Jon Weiss looks back on his career as a collection of experiences that taught him to adapt, lead, and keep learning. Recently, our Wells Fargo Alumni Network team talked with Weiss, former CEO of Wells Fargo’s Corporate & Investment Bank, for the second installment of our new “Legacies in Leadership” series. Jon shares lessons learned from his 45-year career in financial services and gives an update on what he’s been up to since retiring in 2025. The Alumni Network is hosting an in-person networking event in New York on Oct. 22 where you can connect with Jon and other alumni. Alumni, RSVP today to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gChsrJbM Former Wells Fargo employees who are not yet members: Register for the Alumni Network and gain access to exclusive events, thought leadership, professional connections, and career resources. Continue your journey with the Wells Fargo Alumni Network. https://lnkd.in/gMBaDPcJ #WellsfargoAlumni

We're proud to welcome our newest cohort of full-time analysts. Representing 230 schools, working across 19 locations, and participating in 21 programs, they bring fresh perspectives and new ideas to our teams. As they begin their careers, we encourage them to remain curious, build connections, and make the most of every opportunity to grow. We're excited to see what they'll discover and the impact they'll make along the way. https://lnkd.in/erXj6yaz

Our new branch in Anchorage, Alaska, reflects how Wells Fargo is evolving its branch network to support its employees, deeper financial conversations and stronger customer relationships. Beyond banking services, the ranch offers HOPE Inside, free one-on-one financial coaching to help individuals work toward their financial goals in collaboration with Operation HOPE. Watch to see what new branches look like — more modern, open, and consultative.

Wells Fargo had a strong presence at Sibos 2026, presenting, networking, and collaborating with our clients and partners. CFO Mike Santomassimo and Head of Global Payments and Liquidity Ather Williams III spoke on timely topics including the future of global money movement, tokenized deposits, and the importance of collaboration among financial institutions. We were pleased to host our clients at our reception and booth, and offered our insights on panels, discussing cyber security and the proliferation of agentic AI. To learn more about how Wells Fargo contributed to the global banking narrative, check out our Sibos TV interview here: https://lnkd.in/ejxDm2tk We look forward to continuing the conversation in Singapore 2027.

For more than 140 years — from the state’s gold rush era to the opening of the Denali branch in Anchorage, Alaska — Wells Fargo has invested in the people, businesses, and communities building Alaska’s future. The new midtown Anchorage location gives Wells Fargo employees the tools and customers the access they need to help Alaskans reach their financial goals. This branch represents a significant investment in Alaska and is an important milestone in our ongoing branch transformation strategy,” said Sophia Dadas, Wells Fargo’s Market Growth and Transformation Executive. “We’re proud that our employees and partners will get to serve Alaskans as the only large national bank with a retail branch presence in the state.” Over two days during the Denali grand opening in early August, Wells Fargo leaders met with customers, elected officials, nonprofit partners, local businesses, and community members. The grand opening included cultural performances, historical storytelling, and community engagement activities honoring Alaska’s culture, history, and unique traditions. “We believe neighborhood growth starts with opportunity,” said Wells Fargo Managing Director Dawson Her Many Horses. “And in many communities, opportunity begins with local businesses and community organizations. This branch is a reflection of Wells Fargo’s commitment to supporting and investing in those communities.” Through our partnership with Operation HOPE, community members can access free one-on-one financial coaching through HOPE Inside, helping people build budgets, improve credit, reduce debt, and turn their goals into reality. Wells Fargo is the only large national bank with a retail presence in Alaska. Since 2021, philanthropic giving from Wells Fargo & Company and the Wells Fargo Foundation totaled roughly $4.9 million in support of housing, business growth, financial opportunity, and other community needs for Alaskans. Learn more about how Wells Fargo is evolving its branch network to meet customers where they are: https://lnkd.in/e_sVr94U

Payments are changing quickly, but clients shouldn’t have to manage the complexity that comes with that change. In an interview with Sibos TV, Wells Fargo’s Ather Williams III, Head of Global Payments & Liquidity, discussed how banks can bring together different technologies, payment rails, and payments and liquidity data to help clients make better decisions. The goal is simple: combine data, intelligence, and execution to deliver better business outcomes for clients, with security and trust at the center. https://lnkd.in/ef33EPvC

Clients expect money to move quickly, securely, and increasingly around the clock. Delivering that experience at scale requires collaboration across the financial system. At Sibos, Ather Williams III, Head of Global Payments & Liquidity at Wells Fargo, and David Watson, President and CEO of The Clearing House (TCH), discussed how Wells Fargo and other financial institutions are working together to advance infrastructure connecting tokenized deposits with established payment rails. For clients, the outcome should be greater simplicity, not more complexity. As new payment capabilities emerge, interoperability can help clients send money around the world while their banks manage the underlying rails and networks. Learn more about Wells Fargo's recently launched tokenized deposits capability: https://lnkd.in/ez7vycEy

At this year’s View from the Top session, Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo shared his perspective on the U.S. economy, AI, and the future of payments. His point on payments was clear: clients care about outcomes, not technology. They want to move money faster, with greater certainty and availability. The technology may evolve quickly, but success will ultimately be measured by how well it solves real client needs.

It’s a simple idea: When we open a new branch, the neighborhood should grow with us. That’s the recipe for success behind our new $5 million Neighborhood Growth Grants initiative. We’re kicking it off by investing $1.5 million to support Chicago-area businesses, including 16 entrepreneurs near our Bronzeville branch like CBQ Facial Beauty Bar, Nitro Nostalgia, and Sip & Savor Hospitality Group. In addition to the grants, which average $25,000 per business, recipients also get mentoring and technical assistance from local partners like Chicago’s Allies for Community Business for Community Business to help their businesses thrive. Watch how these entrepreneurs are investing their grants into growing their businesses and enriching their neighborhoods. https://lnkd.in/ePdxxUxH