Solutions

ABA Insurance Services, a Member of Great American Insurance Group, provides D&O, bond, and cyber insurance to financial institutions, including trust companies and banks in organization, through IBA’s Preferred Vendor program. Recognized as insurance experts who understand banking operations, our tenured and experienced team of underwriting and claims professionals are highly regarded for their in-depth knowledge and expertise. We help mitigate risks by providing valuable loss control resources such as SafeTalk® newsletters, SafeAlert® bulletins, and webinars. With over 30% nationwide market share, the program is a market leader that has been supporting the banking industry for over 35 years. The program’s primary reinsurer, American Bankers Mutual Insurance, Ltd., has declared 33 consecutive distributions to eligible banks, totaling nearly $100 million. P&C and Excess insurance, as well as STAMP surety bonds, are also available from ABA Insurance Services.

Abrigo is a leading technology provider of compliance, credit risk, lending, and asset/liability management solutions that community financial institutions use to manage risk and drive growth. By using Abrigo’s automated PPP loan origination system, with E-Tran integration, banks can quickly and efficiently serve their communities during a time of need. Abrigo’s automated PPP loan forgiveness workflow provides banks with software to manage the full lifecycle of the PPP loan, so banks can spend less time dealing with manual processes and more time helping their small business borrowers. With two-day or less implementation of our PPP solution, Abrigo has helped 275+ financial institutions fund over $13 billion of PPP loans.

Ag Resource Management is a specialty finance company focused on bringing financial and risk management solutions to agricultural producers and agribusinesses. Our lending is based on the crop, crop insurance and Government payments. We know the ag business and are focused on your growth.

Alkami Technology, Inc. is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States that enables clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly, and build thriving digital communities. Alkami helps clients transform through: - Retail banking - Business banking - Digital account opening - Treasury management solutions - Data and marketing solutions.

Allied Payment Network believes that “moving money matters.” Its mission is to provide banks and credit unions with world-class payments tools that help establish them as the heart of the communities they serve. With a real-time, open-network model guiding its Universal Payments vision, its suite of online and mobile solutions includes online billpay, P2P, PicturePay®, BizPay, PortalPay, A2A, and Vault. For more information, visit www.alliedpayment.com.

Amundsen Davis LLC is a law firm comprised of more than 230 attorneys practicing from offices in Chicago, St Charles, Rockford, and Crystal Lake, IL; Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; Milwaukee, Brookfield, Green Bay, Appleton, and Madison, WI; and Columbus, OH. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. For more information, visit www.amundsendavislaw.com.

We’re Anders, a team of CPAs and industry-focused advisors. Through a collaborative approach and a combination of tax, audit and advisory services, our team of banking advisors offer the industry insights and financial expertise needed to grow. We work with regional banks, credit unions and community banks to navigate HMDA, CRA and other complex compliance requirements and evolving regulations so they can do what they do best: helping clients reach their goals.

Angott Search Group (ASG), located in Rochester, Michigan opened in March of 1981 with the goal of positively impacting companies and enhancing careers with a business approach that embodies the principles of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. It is this belief coupled with our mission that has made Angott Search Group one of the leading executive search firms in the nation.

APPI Energy provides IBA members with a comprehensive way to reduce energy expenses and minimize budgetary risks. Our procurement services negotiate with suppliers to offer ideal pricing and contract terms to fit your specific needs. In addition to competitive energy procurement, APPI Energy also provides efficiency and sustainability solutions, such as LED lighting retrofits, benchmarking programs, energy reporting systems, and facility audits. Our holistic energy services provide financially and functionally vetted solutions to decrease energy costs, reduce demand, and improve resiliency and sustainability. We are here as a true extension of your team.

Armstrong Teasdale serves the legal needs of financial institutions, advising them on cutting-edge transactions, sensitive regulatory issues & major legislative changes. Attorneys from the firm's litigation, labor & employment, employee benefits, tax & other practices, we offer broad-based legal guidance that meets the unique needs of state & federal banks & savings & loan assoc.

Artisan Advisors was formed to help community bankers navigate their way to success in an increasingly complex operating environment. We are driven by the belief in the importance and long-term viability of community banking. Our goal is to craft banking solutions for our clients that not only represent best industry practices but are also designed to be practical & easily implement

Ascensus is the industry leader in supporting IRAs, HSAs and other tax preferred savings plans. For more than 40 years, Ascensus has delivered comprehensive IRA and HSA administration and education to the banking industry. With one of the largest ERISA consulting teams in the country and training options to keep your organization informed, Ascensus’ capabilities ensure workflow compliance and efficiency. At Ascensus, we teach you, tell you, or tackle it with you using tailored solutions that fit the specific needs of your IRA and HSA programs.

Association House of Chicago is a non-profit social service agency located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. We are the Illinois host site for the BankWork$ program, which trains adults from low income and minority communities and helps them find and succeed in well-paying jobs in the financial industry that can lead to a lasting careers.

Aunalytics provides advanced analytics and valuable business insights to midsized and community banks to improve customer relationships, strategically deliver new products and services through data-driven campaigns, and drive competitive advantage with its side-by-side digital transformation model. Aunalytics' Daybreak for Financial Services is a cloud-native data platform with advanced analytics that empowers users to focus on critical business outcomes.

Backbase is on a mission to transform the broken banking system, so financial institutions don’t just interact—they engage—with the people they serve. That’s made possible with the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform—powering all lines of business on a single platform, including Retail, SME & Corporate and Wealth Management. From digital sales to everyday banking, the platform’s entire design focuses on a seamless and captivating experience for both customers and employees.

BAFS (Business Alliance Financial Services) is a privately-owned company that provides financial institutions with the best of commercial lending software and services – an industry-first combination. Whether you need to utilize our proprietary lending software, our full-service, on-call commercial lending expertise, or something in between, BAFS will meet you where you are to grow your business and make your institution a leader in the commercial lending space. We provide packages, suite services, and stand-alone services so that we can be of service at whatever scale you need. Providing top-quality service to our clients and their communities is at the core of everything we do, and that’s why our team at BAFS is our greatest asset.

Banc Card is an all-in-one business solution for community banks working with more than 700 community banks in 26 states. We offer local face-to-face service to their bank partners and customers when it comes to an all-in-one fintech and payment processing solution.

Banc Consulting Partners (BCP) is an industry leader in the design, implementation, and on-going administration of Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) and non-qualified benefit programs for bank officers and directors. Established in 2011, BCP is a privately held, national consulting firm with several regional office locations and numerous state banking association endorsements. Led by a team of consultants with decades of experience in the BOLI, benefits, and banking arena, BCP’s diagnostic approach and client-centric philosophy have helped hundreds of community banks across the country to implement and finance the cost of benefit programs that provide considerable value from both a cultural and financial perspective. BCP partners with each client’s executive management team, board of directors, key bank advisors, and the top insurance carriers in the industry to help ensure that the BOLI and benefit programs are designed to accomplish clear and concise goals with strict adherence to regulatory and industry guidance in both the implementation and administrative phases. BCP is uniquely positioned and steadfastly committed to providing comprehensive consultation and personalized service to the community bank marketplace in a manner that fosters trusted and meaningful long-term client relationships.

BancAlliance identifies, evaluates, and refers loans to its exclusive group of community bank members (300+ nationwide). Its mission is to enable its members to diversify into C&I (non-real estate), consumer, and small business loans in a manner consistent with regulatory standards. There is no fee to become a BancAlliance Member. BancAlliance members pay fees in connection with their decision to participate in a specific asset opportunity.

Since Bancare's inception in 1972, we continue to focus our energy in Illinois & surrounding states. Our top of the line banking security products, including access control, alarms, ATMs, drive-ups, safes, vaults & much more, allows us to be #1 in installation & service. Our people-friendly company is dedicated to providing the best services, quality & reliability that you deserve.

BancMac provides correspondent lending and is the Community Bank Mortgage Partner for financial institutions to originate secondary market mortgage loans. Your financial institution may expand your product offerings with access to Conventional, USDA, VA, FHA, Jumbo, and Rural Living loan programs, improve your price and competitiveness, and generate significant non-interest income. We offer superior service, competitive pricing, no minimum volume requirements, Non-Solicit Protections, and more.

Bank Compensation Consulting leads the industry with its approach to servicing its clients with state of the art plan design that assists banks in attracting, retaining and rewarding their leaders through: compensation consulting; design and implementation of customized Executive and Director benefit plans; Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI); and ownership succession planning.

Founded in 1981, Bankers' Bank is the Midwest's leading provider of banking services to community banks, with offices in the Madison, Chicago, Des Moines, and Indianapolis areas serving the four-state region and beyond. As an independent source of non-competing financial services, the Bank serves a market of over 700 financial institutions. The Bank does not serve the public, so it never competes with client banks for business.

BankMarketingCenter.com is a web-based marketing portal that empowers banks to produce professionally designed, bank-branded marketing materials in a matter of seconds. With thousands of successful marketing materials and over 9 million stock photos, it puts you in complete control of the ad production process, saving valuable time and money.

BankTalentHQ is the premier talent management site for financial industry careers, brought to you by an alliance of state banking associations working together. Finding and keeping top talent is high on the list of challenges banks face, and the solution is BankTalentHQ! Whether you are looking for a job with a financial institution, or you are an employer with a position to fill, BankTalentHQ is here to help. Continue furthering your banking career, or increasing the success of your staff, by interacting with our BankTalentHQ coaches and checking out the information on the Career Outlook and Colleges & Universities pages. Talent Gathers Here!

BankWork$ trains individuals from low income and minority communities and those with barriers to employment for lasting careers in the financial services industry. BankWork$ classes are free for participants. The classes run for eight weeks and provide training in the skills needed for jobs as tellers, customer service representatives and personal bankers.

Banzai is an education platform with a focus on financial literacy. We serve communities by providing unparalleled financial literacy education to schools, and we serve our partners by providing access to invaluable marketing insights and meaningful CRA opportunities.

The founding vision of Barack Ferrazzano in 1984 was to create a new model that departed from the standard "mega-firm" approaches and, instead, focused on delivering efficient, team-oriented services of the highest quality.

Berkley Financial Specialists, a Berkley Company, is dedicated to providing customized, comprehensive insurance solutions and outstanding personalized service to financial institutions. We offer specialized management liability and fidelity coverages. Berkley Financial Specialists doesn’t just stop with the policy, we provide you with resources and services that extend after the policy is in place, along with our commitment to be there for our customers. In addition, we offer crime-related insurance products for various organizations, entities, and financial institutions through our Berkley Crime Division. At Berkley Financial Specialists, we have one goal: earning your trust and delivering the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your unique risks and exposures are covered. We provide integrated insurance solutions that are right for you and your financial institution — not just another insurance product.

Since 2001, BHG Financial has originated more than $14 billion in loan solutions to top-quality borrowers, which community banks can purchase via the BHG Loan Hub. To date, over 1,525 bank partners have trusted in this program as a proven source of interest income and diversification for their bank.

As pioneers in the industry, We are among the first to provide a safe, secure way for owners to receive fair market value for their assets via an online auction. Over the years, we’ve expanded our operations, and now conduct weekly equipment, land, and livestock auctions from coast-to-coast. Despite our growth, one thing remains unchanged – our commitment to providing an honest, trustworthy auction.

Blanchard Consulting Group is a national compensation consulting company. Our mission is to deliver independent compensation guidance to Community Banks to help them attract, motivate and retain their key employees and directors. With an exclusive focus on the banking marketplace since 2000, our lead consultants have a unique industry perspective and expertise to offer our clients.

BOK Financial Securities, a registered broker/dealer in all 50 states and the full-service brokerage subsidiary of BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: BOKF), consists of two separate divisions: BOK Financial Advisors and BOK Financial Securities.

CBMS offers a wide array of products and services to help achieve compliance and cost savings. Our exclusive LSP 2.0 web platform allows users to order nationwide products such as title searches, AVM’s, flood detection, property condition reports, enhanced residential, commercial property and ag evaluations, appraisals, full settlement and closing service, and more! With CBMS, you will not have any binding contracts or minimums!

Cennox specializes in end to end sales and service solutions for all major OEM banking equipment. ATM/ITM/TCR, Conventional & Back-Office Equipment Sales and Service, Rigging/Installation, FLM/SLM – Remote Resolve/Repair – Preventative Maintenance, Electric & Physical Security, Compliance Surveys, Supplies, Branch Remodeling, Electric Vehicle Charging & more. Cennox for all things banking.

Chapman and Cutler has focused on finance for more than 100 years, representing Illinois banks in legal matters including commercial/municipal lending, regulation/compliance, credit enhancement, derivatives, asset securitization, consumer services, payment systems, trust counsel, bankruptcy, litigation, and bank chartering, acquisitions, and sales.

Charles Vincent George Architects is an award-winning commercial & residential architectural design and planning firm. Founded in 1962, the firm has extensive experience leading financial institutions through the planning, design, and construction processes. Services include satellite and branch facility design, ATM & kiosk installations, and re-branding and merchandising services.

Executive and board compensation consultants who work exclusively with community banks. 

Chatham Financial – Financial Institutions Group (“FIG”) is a trusted partner to over 160 financial institutions providing independent expert advisory through proven technology platforms for commercial loan level hedging, balance sheet risk management, hedge accounting and investment portfolio management. For more information, visit https://www.chathamfinancial.com/.

Cinnaire is a team of more than 100 individuals united by our core purpose. A dedicated group of creative problem solvers who start the day thinking ‘what kind of difference can we make in people’s lives today?’ and then go about revitalizing communities, empowering individuals and creating economic opportunities.

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With more than 6,200 people, 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you.

Community Investment Corporation (CIC), Chicago's Multifamily Rehab Lender, provides financing to buy and rehab apartment buildings in the 6-county Chicago area. We also offer Property Management Training.

To ensure that national banks and federal savings associations operate in a safe and sound manner, provide fair access to financial services, treat customers fairly, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Founded in 1978, Computershare Inc. (ASX:CPU) provides transfer agency and related financial and governance services to all types of public and private companies, including over 350 US based national, regional and community banks. As a trusted partner, we’ve helped many regional and community banks modernize their shareholder servicing model through the use of technology and web platforms while maintaining a high level of service provided to their valued investors. Additionally, risk averse organizations with limited staff dedicated to shareholder servicing, have found the peace of mind provided by outsourcing to a recognized industry leader. The risk mitigation provides relief well-worth the investment. With over 40,000 global clients, Computershare proudly services over 75 million shareholder accounts.

CoNetrix services include IT/GLBA audits, penetration testing, VISO services, managed IT and managed security services, private cloud hosting, and disaster recovery services. CoNetrix is the parent company of Tandem software an online GRC software suite. Tandem is used by financial institutions in all 50 states for risk assessment, incident management, business continuity planning, vendor management, policies, audit management, and more!

A communications company providing data, internet, voice, cybersecurity, managed and hosted cloud and IT services to business customers.

CorServ provides payment card issuing programs for credit, virtual, debit and prepaid cards enabling Banks and Fintechs to deliver and embed payment card capabilities for their commercial, business, and consumer customers. CorServ's secure hosted programs combine our credit, compliance, servicing, and marketing expertise with our modern online solution and open APIs. Our Bank and Fintech clients benefit from Interchange, loan interest, and fees from the payment cards. For more information, please visit http://www.corservsolutions.com/.

Crowe LLP (www.crowe.com) is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services.

Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) A trusted fintech and regtech solutions partner, CSI delivers innovative, dynamic technology and expert service to help drive businesses forward and achieve transformative growth. Learn more at www.csiweb.com.

DBE, a family-owned company rooted in exceptional service, has been bringing transforming solutions to the market since 1968. DBE supports our clients through differentiating products and services to improve their position in the market. From thoughtful solution consultation, to implementation, service and ongoing support, everything DBE does is designed to drive the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients.