Don't let the name fool you. Woodforest Financial Group doesn't mingle among the great outdoors, but instead inside the brick-and-mortar confines of behemoth retailer Wal-Mart. Through its subsidiaries Woodforest Bank and Woodforest National Bank, the company operates more than 740 branches -- most of them located inside Wal-Mart stores -- in 17 US states. The banks offer standard services to retail and business customers, including checking and savings accounts, mortgages. personal and business loans, and credit cards. And much like Wal-Mart, Woodforest Financial Group focuses on convenience, boasting extended and weekend hours. Some locations are even open around the clock.