Wilmington Trust is a wholly owned subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation, one of the premier bank holding companies in the United States. Following its strategic acquisition by M&T Bank, Wilmington Trust operates as an integrated division offering specialized wealth management, private banking, corporate trust, and institutional fiduciary services. While its historical roots trace back to its founding as an independent Delaware trust company, its corporate ownership rests fully within the M&T Bank enterprise structure, leveraging a massive financial network.