In late September, Brian Love, Head of Banking and Fintech at Travillian, spoke at the Independent Bankers of Colorado’s 49th Annual Convention in Vail. In a breakout session with board directors, L…
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 expe…
This Travillian Next video highlights the critical demand for leadership talent within Risk and Compliance divisions, particularly as banks expand into innovative areas such as Banking-as-a-Service (B…
The dramatic decline in the number of community banks—down 70% since 1990—is largely driven by mergers and acquisitions, often prompted by aging leadership and insufficient succession planning. Ex…
Evolve Bank & Trust, a standout member of Travillian’s Tech-Forward Bank Index, has more than doubled its assets in just a few months—from $628 million to $1.3 billion—driven by smart capita…
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…
In this discussion, Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, sits down with Jeff Cardone, Partner at Luse Gorman, to explore the critical role of succession planning in community banki…
Travillian is excited to welcome Gerelyn Terzo as Content Director, where she will lead the expansion of Travillian Next and help elevate the firm’s thought leadership across the financial services …
Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB), a community bank rooted in agricultural lending, skyrocketed from 18,000 to over 3 million customers in just one year, fueled by the rapid growth of its banking-as-a-servic…
In this Travillian Next conversation, Keith Daly, Director – Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian, reconnects with Patrick Sells, Chief Innovation Officer at NYDIG, 18 months after their first…


