HWC

Hancock Whitney Corp. is a financial holding company headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi, operating through its subsidiary Hancock Whitney Bank across the Gulf South region. The company provides a comprehensive range of financial services including commercial and small business banking, consumer banking, wealth management, trust services, and investment products. With over 200 branches across Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and Texas, Hancock Whitney serves retail customers, small businesses, and commercial clients. The bank was formed through the 2011 merger of Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank, creating one of the largest independent banks in the Gulf Coast region. Hancock Whitney emphasizes relationship banking and local market knowledge while maintaining the scale to compete with larger regional institutions.