Bank of America spokesperson said the company plans to open the office in the second half of 2027.
Merrill Lynch will join a finance-heavy area, with other local and national banks nearby including Currency Bank, Cadence Bank, Louisiana National Bank and Chase, and wealth management firms including Raymond James, Wells Fargo and UBS. Houma-based Synergy Bank recently announced plans to build a flagship Baton Rouge branch right by Towne Center, set to open at the end of 2027.
Bank of America appointed a market president for New Orleans and Baton Rouge in 2023 with a goal of opening five banks in New Orleans and 10 in the region over time.




