About Acme Bank
Serving New York City since 1952
Our Story
For over seven decades, Acme Bank Services has been a cornerstone of the New York City financial community. What began as a small neighborhood bank in Manhattan has grown into one of the region's most trusted financial institutions.
Founded in 1952 by Marcus J. Thornton, Acme Bank was built on a simple principle: banking should serve the people, not the other way around. This philosophy has guided every decision we've made, from opening our first branch on Wall Street to becoming a leader in digital banking innovation.
Today, we serve over 500,000 customers across the tri-state area with more than 45 branches, managing over $50 billion in assets. But despite our growth, we've never lost sight of our founding mission: to be the bank that truly puts customers first.
Acme Bank Headquarters, Est. 1952
Our History
Seven decades of service and innovation
Foundation
Marcus J. Thornton opens the first Acme Bank branch on Wall Street with just 12 employees and a commitment to customer service.
Regional Expansion
Acme Bank expands beyond Manhattan, opening branches in Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey.
First ATM Network
Acme Bank becomes one of the first regional banks to deploy a comprehensive ATM network across NYC.
Commercial Banking Division
Launch of dedicated business banking services, serving thousands of NYC small businesses and corporations.
Online Banking Launch
Introduction of award-winning online banking platform, bringing convenient banking to customers 24/7.
Wealth Management
Establishment of Acme Wealth Management division, providing comprehensive investment and planning services.
Digital Transformation
Launch of next-generation mobile app with AI-powered insights, contactless payments, and instant account opening.
Looking Forward
Continuing to innovate while staying true to our founding principles of customer-first banking.
Our Leadership
Experienced leaders committed to your financial success
Elizabeth Thornton
Chief Executive Officer
Granddaughter of founder Marcus Thornton, Elizabeth has led Acme Bank since 2018, driving digital innovation while maintaining the bank's community focus.
James Chen
Chief Financial Officer
With 25 years in financial services, James oversees all financial operations and has guided the bank through record growth.
Sarah Rodriguez
Chief Technology Officer
Sarah leads our digital transformation efforts, bringing cutting-edge technology to enhance the customer banking experience.
Michael Williams
Chief Risk Officer
Michael ensures the security and stability of all banking operations, protecting customer assets with industry-leading protocols.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Integrity
We operate with complete transparency and honesty in every interaction, earning trust through our actions.
Security
Protecting your financial well-being is our top priority, with state-of-the-art security measures.
Innovation
We continuously evolve our services and technology to better serve our customers' changing needs.
Community
We're committed to strengthening the communities we serve through investment and involvement.
Community Impact
At Acme Bank, we believe in giving back to the communities that have supported us for over 70 years.
Through the Acme Bank Foundation, we support education, affordable housing, small business development, and financial literacy programs throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Learn About Our Impact