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The Northern Trust Company

Chicago, IL · Est. 1889 · Website ↗
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 87/100

The Northern Trust Company is a bank based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1889, with $173.8 billion in total assets across 67 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 290th of 328 banks we track in Illinois. Its capital ratio of 6.6% trails most similarly sized banks (6th percentile), versus a Illinois median of 10.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.16% return on assets. Consumers filed 26 complaints about Northern Trust Company, The with the CFPB — 0.1 per $1B in assets, a lower rate than 92% of peers.

Total assets
$173.8B
≥$100B institution
Deposits
$142.3B
Branches
67
Capital ratio
6.6%
Bottom 6% of ≥$100B peers · Illinois median 10.3%
Return on assets
1.2%
Top 50% of ≥$100B peers · Illinois median 1.1%
Rank in Illinois
#290
of 328 banks

How The Northern Trust Company compares to Illinois peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 6% of ≥$100B peers
The Northern
6.6%
Illinois median
10.3%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 50% of ≥$100B peers
The Northern
1.2%
Illinois median
1.1%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded The Northern Trust Company

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
86/100
Customer experience
88.14/100
Overall
B · 87
  • Well-capitalized (6.6% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.16%)
  • 0.1 complaints per $1B in assets

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

26 complaints filed with the CFPB against Northern Trust Company, The — 0.1 per $1B in assets.

Total complaints
26
Per $1B assets
0.1
Lower = better
Answered on time
96.2%
Closed with relief
3.8%
Complaints by product
Checking or savings account
18
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
5
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
2
Mortgage
1

Branch locations (67)

  • 755 Beachland Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 32963
  • 600 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
  • 1515 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • 600 Bering Dr, Houston, TX 77057
  • 440 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480
  • 4001 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34103
  • 2398 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • 38 Lombard Street, London, 00000
  • Cardinal Avenue, Barclays Bank Bldg., Georgetown, 00000
  • 62 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
  • 770 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010
  • 265 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045
  • 595 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134
  • 328 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
  • 1100 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
  • 11301 Us Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
  • 100 2nd Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
  • 7960 Summerlin Lakes Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
  • 700 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
  • 4001 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34103
  • 1515 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • 11301 Us Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
  • 440 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480
  • 3100 N Military Trl, Boca Raton, FL 33431
  • 8060 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919
  • 770 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
  • 26790 S Tamiami Trl, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
  • 2201 Southeast Kingswood Terrace, Monterey Commons, Stuart, FL 34996
  • 1001 Water Street, Suite 900, Tampa, FL 33602
  • 6320 Venture Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • 660 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • 4747 Executive Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
  • 580 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
  • 201 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
  • 2049 Century Park E, Los Angeles, CA 90067
  • 1485 East Valley Road (Montecito), Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  • 575 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
  • 3100 N Military Trl, Boca Raton, FL 33431
  • 500 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
  • 14624 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 250, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Are deposits at The Northern Trust Company insured?

Yes. The Northern Trust Company is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #913). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

The Northern Trust Company: frequently asked questions

Is The Northern Trust Company a good bank?

The Northern Trust Company earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (87/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 86/100 and a customer-experience score of 88.14/100. Well-capitalized (6.6% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.16%).

Is The Northern Trust Company FDIC-insured?

Yes. The Northern Trust Company is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #913). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is The Northern Trust Company?

The Northern Trust Company holds $173.8 billion in total assets, ranking 290th of 328 banks we track in Illinois. It operates 67 branches.

How many complaints does The Northern Trust Company have?

Consumers filed 26 complaints about Northern Trust Company, The with the CFPB, or 0.1 per $1B in assets. 96% were answered on time. 4% closed with relief to the consumer.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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