The Bank of Advance is the oldest bank in Stoddard County and is the only existing bank headquartered in the county to have survived the Great Depression. The bank was chartered on January 30, 1902 and we have been serving the community for over 121 years. Our high level of personal service and dedication is evident as we strive to satisfy customer financial needs and promote our communities.

We are a community bank proud to provide a wide array of financial services to individuals, businesses, farmers, municipalities, school districts, churches and other not-for-profit organizations, while actively supporting charitable and civic causes. From traditional banking services to internet and mobile banking products, the experienced staff of our family-owned and operated bank makes your banking experience easy and enjoyable. We value customer relationships and prides ourselves on being a hard working bank for hard working people.