I am a former AL regulator and current banker. I have friends in the NC Banking Commission. I heard Allison speak about four years ago. I personally did a review of BB&T’s financials last week related to my bank. BB&T is a rock solid regional bank. Allison is a very impressive, straight up guy. You can have confidence in his point of view.
BB&T is a first class operation, right down to their NASCAR Nationwide Series sponsorship of Clint Bowyer’s #2 BB&T Chevy (currently 1st place in standings.)
I was lucky enough to get in on BBT’s IPO.