Most banks--including Wells fargo-- will tell you that they only keep records for seven (7) years--because "that is all we have to keep recprds for." However, having been a commercial bank officer in Miami before I decided to go to law school I will tell you a secret: All bankers everywhere keep all financial records forever. More @Wikipedia
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