In this episode of Travillian Next, Brian Love speaks with Mike Higgins about how community banks are rethinking compensation strategy in the competition for talent. The discussion explores the shift …
In this Travillian Next conversation, Amber Buker speaks with Pathward President Anthony Sharett about how the bank builds a culture that attracts and retains top banking talent. Sharett explains how …
In this episode, Travillian’s Brian Love speaks with Starion Bank CEO Craig Larson and President Dave Rogstad about the bank’s leadership transition. After launching a national search, Starion ult…
2025 was an unpredictable year for community bank hiring. Travillian’s Amber Buker, Keith Daly, and Brian Love reflect on how early optimism in the talent market gave way to hesitation as uncertaint…
Valley National Bank CEO Ira Robbins and WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall reunited at the NEXT Forum to discuss the future of community banking, regulatory pressures, and the widening gap between communit…
More than 150 bank executives and investors gathered at the NEXT Forum in Philadelphia to discuss the forces shaping modern banking, from technology and M&A to balance sheet management. A key them…
In this episode of Travillian Next, host Keith Daly speaks with Lori Bettinger and Steve Lundgren about how community banks are navigating growth, competition, and changing interest rate environments….
Digital banking and consumer-facing fintech have transformed competition in financial services by prioritizing customer experience over traditional advantages like balance sheets and branch networks. …
Below is Travillian’s latest release of U.S. Calling Officer-Level FIG Investment Banking Hires for the past year. We likely missed some, so please feel free to share any additions. The deal env…
Amber Buker brings a rare blend of legal, fintech, and banking experience to Travillian, where she leads content, research, and strategic advisory initiatives. From founding Totem, a niche digital ban…
