St. Louis’ robust business environment is supported by a healthy financial and insurance services sector. These services, which include an emerging fintech scene and a thriving insurance market, provide the backbone for companies large and small to operate efficiently and effectively. The region’s strength is predicated in part on a large, well-educated talent network, as well as the real estate, accounting, banking, IT, and tech firms needed for advanced business.
More than 70 colleges and universities within a 150-mile radius of St. Louis offer a wide range of business, financial, and economics-related degree programs, which produce a talent pool of highly skilled workers, ready for professional careers. St. Louis’ financial services sector alone includes a diverse array of local, regional, and national firms supported by a highly educated and trained workforce. The region is home to more than 7,500 business establishments in the financial activities industry, which employ more than 81,000 people. This includes three national securities brokerage leaders: Wells Fargo Advisors, Edward Jones, and Stifel Financial.
Business Services
Real estate, banking and lending, IT, accounting, and compliance all make up a robust services sector that supports the businesses of the St. Louis region.
Financial Services
An important part of St. Louis’ economy, Greater St. Louis’ financial services industry includes a thriving and range of local, regional, and national firms.
Fintech
Business leaders from all touchpoints of financial technology are utilizing our region’s talent and resources to achieve success. From the technology initiatives of Square to the startup success of FinLocker, firms from across the country have picked St. Louis as the place to propel the industry forward.
Insurance Services
More than 27,000 people work at 2,000 insurance-related businesses in the St. Louis region. This includes the offices of nearly every major insurance carrier, as well as the headquarters of Centene and Reinsurance Group of America.
