Is Chase a successor by merger to First National Bank of Chicago?

Yes, Chase is considered a successor by merger to the First National Bank of Chicago. This relationship stems from a series of Mergers and Acquisitions, including Chase Manhattan Bank's merger with J.P. Morgan & Co. in 2000, which created J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. The First National Bank of Chicago, which eventually became part of Bank One, was acquired by J.P. Morgan Chase in 2004, further solidifying this succession.