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Travillian recently completed an SVP, Controller placement for Bank of Bird-in-Hand. We’re proud to support community banks in identifying experienced financial leadership to support their continued growth. travilliangroup.com/banking-fintec…

Banks are hearing about AI everywhere. The real question when they get back to the office is much simpler: What do we actually do next week? Kalyani Ramadurgam of @KobaltLabs joined us again on Travillian Next to talk about where banks can realistically start with AI.

Cannabis legalization is expanding, but federal policy hasn’t caught up. That leaves banks facing a complicated decision in the boardroom. Strategic opportunity or compliance trap? travilliannext.com/banking/cannab…

How do community banks build stronger, more diverse boards? Amber Buker talks with Jennifer Docherty, Co-Founder of Bank on Women, about board succession and expanding the director pipeline. bit.ly/4sfldXR

Celebrating 10 years of Brian Love at Travillian! Brian has played a huge role in our growth and in building lasting relationships across the banking and fintech industry. Grateful for everything he’s brought to the team over the past decade. Here’s to the next 10.

Travillian recently completed a President and Chief Executive Officer placement for Citizens Bank of Las Cruces. We’re proud to support community banks in identifying experienced leadership to guide the next chapter of their growth. @CitizensBankLC

The old model: year-end bonus conversations. The new model: a “Bank of One.” Incentive strategist Mike Higgins explains why the best banks are tying compensation directly to revenue contribution and profitability. → bit.ly/4um1WFs

Travillian’s Amber Buker and Keith Daly were happy to attend and present at ICBA LIVE 2026 this weekend on building tomorrow’s community bank leaders. Great conversations around workforce development, retention, and succession. @ICBA

How should community banks think about compensation in today’s talent market? Brian Love sits down with incentive strategist Mike Higgins to discuss the shift from subjective year-end bonuses to performance-based incentive design. youtu.be/FLAAVa4em2g

Keith Daly talks fintech valuations, AI, and investor priorities with Chuck Nabhan of Stephens. Under 20 minutes on valuation resets, profitable growth, and where AI is showing up in bank and payments infrastructure. → bit.ly/4cUVsqC

“There’s a shoot-first, ask-questions-later mentality in the market right now.” Stephens' Chuck Nabhan on AI, fintech valuations, and investor behavior. New episode. Under 20 minutes. Give it a listen! @Stephens_Inc open.spotify.com/episode/19RAKC…

ICBA LIVE 2026 is headed to San Diego. Travillian’s Keith Daly and Amber Buker will be speaking on leadership development, retention, and succession in community banks. @ICBA

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Travillian recently completed a VP, Fintech Credit placement for FinWise Bank. We’re proud to support banks and fintechs with experienced credit leadership as these platforms continue to scale. bit.ly/46HsMh2 @FinWiseBank

“You can’t let where you’ve lived determine today’s strategy.” CEOs Dimitar Karaivanov and C.K. Lee on capital discipline, organic growth, and long-term stewardship. Watch ↓ youtube.com/watch?v=SOW-Nk…

“I went from the hunting business to the gardening business.” CEOs Dimitar Karaivanov (Community Financial System) and C.K. Lee (InterBank) on the move from Wall Street to Main Street. Strategy. Capital discipline. Talent. Accountability. bit.ly/4aLGT7n

Banks with $2–$20B in assets averaged a 7.6% return in 2025, but a small group materially outperformed. Why? Uplisting and liquidity, M&A as a seller, valuation gaps closing, and truly differentiated business models. → bit.ly/4ch0X2z

What drove bank stock outperformance in 2025? Travillian's Head of Bank Strategy, Andrew Liesch, examines how liquidity, deal activity, valuation changes, and strategy shaped last year’s top performers. travilliannext.com/wall-street/ou…

Digital assets are changing where customer deposits end up. Tokenized deposits and stablecoins give banks a way to modernize payments without losing customer balances. 🎧 The “Easy Button” for Digital Assets ➡️ bit.ly/4bvhUX1 @CaitlinLong_ @custodiabank