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The Power of People and Community Banks: Unveiling the Heart of Luther Burbank Savings Bank
In the latest episode of Travillian Next, Dimitris Malisianos, Principal – Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian, sits down with Simone Lagomarsino, President and CEO of Luther Burbank Savings Bank. Together, they dive into Simone’s impressive leadership journey and explore the strategic vision behind Luther Burbank’s success. From fostering a strong, people-first culture to navigating…
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Lessons Learned: Insights from an Ex-FDIC Regulator on Navigating Bank Collapses
In this Travillian Next episode, former FDIC official and current JCSmithAdvisors Managing Director Alexander Rolfe joins Brian Love and Indra Elangovan to unpack the regulatory and risk lessons from the Silicon Valley Bank failure. Rolfe brings his examiner experience to the table, analyzing the unseen risks of inflation, post-failure headwinds, and the challenges facing deposit…
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Thinking Big, Acting Small: A Conversation with SouthState Bank’s CEO John Corbett
In this Travillian Next episode, SouthState Bank CEO John Corbett joins Brian Love and Joe Fenech to reflect on his journey from launching a De Novo bank in Florida to leading one of the Southeast’s premier regional institutions. Corbett shares lessons on navigating economic crises, building culture, fostering innovation, and balancing bold strategy with humble…
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High Valued Banks Video Series Continued: A Conversation with Stock Yards’ Ja Hillebrand and Lake City’s David Findlay
In this episode of Travillian Next, Brian Love and Joe Fenech continue their video series spotlighting top-performing public banks by sitting down with Ja Hillebrand, CEO of Stock Yards Bank & Trust, and David Findlay, CEO of Lake City Bank. The conversation highlights the strategic consistency and discipline both leaders have employed to guide their…
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Redefining the Role: How a Strategic CFO Thrives in Community Banking
In this Travillian Next episode, Andy Borrmann, former CFO of Southcrest Bank and Colony Bank, shares insights from his unique path from investment banking to community banking. He and Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, discuss how the CFO role has evolved since the 2008 financial crisis—especially in light of recent high-profile…
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A Fintech / Bank Relationship Shouldn’t Be a Pain in the BaaS
In this compelling episode of Travillian Next, Keith Daly sits down with Adam Watts, President & COO of Save, and Chris Rigoni, Head of Enterprise Payments, BaaS Sales & Implementation at Webster Bank, to explore the foundational ingredients of a successful bank-fintech partnership. The discussion dives into how Save’s market-linked savings products are enhancing customer…
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The Highest Valued Bank Stocks Share Some Surprising Traits
This Travillian Next article examines why certain banks consistently trade at the highest valuation premiums. Key findings reveal that these banks tend to be long-established, often founded over a century ago, and deeply entrenched in stable, slower-growth markets where they hold dominant deposit market shares. They typically have strong funding profiles supported by low-cost, sticky…
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The Alamo for Community Banks: A Conversation with Matthew Smith – Director of Strategic Initiatives for Independent Banks Association of Texas (IBAT)
Community banks face mounting competition from fintechs, megabanks, Big Tech, and even retailers like Walmart, all investing heavily in innovation. Matthew Smith, a seasoned community banker with experience at Happy State Bank and First United Bank, now leads digital transformation efforts at the Initiatives for Independent Banks Association of Texas (IBAT). Passionate about BaaS, embedded…
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Is Your Bank’s Risk & Compliance Talent Focusing on the Right Things: A Conversation with Coastal Financial Corporation’s Curt Queyrouze & Andrew Stines
In this Travillian Next discussion, Keith Daly, Director – Banking & Fintech at Travillian, sits down with Curt Queyrouze, President of Coastal Financial Corporation, and Andrew Stines, the bank’s Chief Risk Officer. As a national leader in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) with more than 30 fintech partnerships, Coastal is navigating a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Curt…
