Clearview is backed by the financial strength of BB&T.
Our clients benefit from the fact that Clearview is a wholly owned subsidiary of BB&T Corporation and an affiliate of Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.
Financial Strength
BB&T is ranked as the 14th largest U.S. financial holding company and provides the solid foundation that fuels our continued growth.* Learn More »
- Rated one of country's safest and most sound financial institutions
- Approximately 1,500 branches in 11 states and Washington, D.C.
- An S&P 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (trading symbol BBT)
- Total assets at $136.4 billion
- Approximately 29,000 employees
* as of 3/31/08
Performance
BB&T continues to earn the right to remain independent through superior performance. Learn More »
- 10-year compound annual dividend growth rate of 12.3 percent compared with 5.3 percent for the S&P 500
- Over the last five years, total compound annual return to shareholders of 7.8 percent compared with 6.2 percent for the S&P 500
- 10-year total compound annual return to shareholders of 12.5 percent compared with 9.4 percent for the S&P 500
- 36th consecutive year of increases in dividends paid to shareholders
- 104th consecutive year of shareholder dividend payout
- BBT’s compound annual returns exceeded those of its national peers for 1, 3,5, 10 and 15 year periods as of 12/31/07 *
* national peers consist of CMA, FITB, KEY, M&T, M&I, NCC, PNS, BPOP, RF, STI, UB, USB
Reputation
BB&T has earned a reputation for excellent service that is a result of its decentralized operating strategy which allows decisions to be made locally, close to the client. Learn More »
- Consistently recognized by Fortune magazine as one of America's "Most Admired Companies."
- Consistently ranked among the nation's top three "small business-friendly" financial holding companies according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
- Nine analysts at BB&T Capital Markets (a division of Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.) named "Top Equity Analysts" by Forbes.com and StarMine (2007).
The clearing business is a good strategic fit with BB&T. After all, we’ve worked hard to earn a reputation for providing quality service to small businesses. Clearing nicely complements our securities business strategy. BB&T has made a significant capital investment in Clearview, and yet our decentralized leadership style allows Bill Robbins to run the business, while we invest the resources and set expectations for outstanding execution.
– Lee Youngblood, Executive Vice President, Financial Services, BB&T