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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.6

CONSENT OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR

We consent to the references to our firm under the caption "Opinions of Park
Meridian's Financial Advisors" in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 being
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Regions Financial
Corporation in connection with the proposed merger of Park Meridian Financial
Corporation with and into Regions Financial Corporation, pursuant to an
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 26, 2001.


                                  THE ORR GROUP
                         By: /s/ Laney G. Orr, III
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                                Laney G. Orr, III

August 30, 2001