• Commerce Bancshares agreed to buy St. Louis boutique investment bank Nolan & Associates to add middle-market advisory capabilities.
• Nolan advises on sell-side, buy-side, capital raises; it will operate as a wholly owned Commerce Bank subsidiary once the deal closes.
• Commerce plans to retain Nolan’s employees and St. Louis office to maintain client continuity.
• The transaction includes Middle-Market Transactions, Inc., the FINRA-regulated entity used to deliver Nolan’s advisory services.
• Terms were not disclosed; closing is subject to regulatory approval and customary conditions.

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