Citizens Bancshares Corporation is the parent company for Citizens Trust Bank. The bank was recognized as the third largest black-owned financial institution in the United States. Established in 1921, the bank has assets of more than $350 million and eight offices throughout metropolitan Atlanta and Columbus, Ga., as well as branches in Birmingham and Eutaw, Ala. Citizens Trust Bank offers a range of products and services for personal and commercial finance. Through Citizens Bancshares Corporation, the bank offers its common stock over-the-counter to the general public under the trading symbol CZBS. Citizens Bancshares Corporation is located in Atlanta.