
In the past few years, Arcadia has become a financial “powerhouse.”

At last count there were more than 45 financial institutions ranging from major banks, credit unions, banks that were previously savings and loans, banks inside grocery stores, stand alone ATMs, commercial banks, and stock brokerage firms within city limits. Differentiating these financial institutions are the various features of their checking accounts, savings, types of loans, investments, trust services, international banking and perceived quality of service that is received by the consumer. West Arcadia, Baldwin Avenue particularly, has become the Wall Street or Financial District in our town.
Within the financial world are dozens of day traders, investors, portfolio managers, stock brokers, financial advisors and other types of investors.