Bolton (Ex ICBA Chairman) vs. Bell (CU M&A Attorney) – M&A between Banks & Credit Unions – Get Your Popcorn Ready!

Attorney Michael Bell and Past Chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America, Brad Bolton, have separately disagreed in the press about their views on credit unions purchasing community banks….

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A Year Fighting in the Trenches for the American Fintech Council: A Conversation with Phil Goldfeder

  Keith Daly, Head of Tech and Innovation at Travillian, sits down with Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American FinTech Council (AFC), to delve into the challenges and opportunities within…

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Credit Unions Buying Community Banks: Motives, Misconceptions, and More on the Horizon – A Conversation with Deal Attorneys Michael Bell and Jeffrey Cardone

Join us for the latest episode of Travillian Next, where Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, dives into the hot topic of credit unions acquiring community banks….

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Snarking-as-a-Service: Ron Shevlin’s Take on the Evolution of Talent in the Bank Space

Join Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors, and Brian Love, Head of Banking and Fintech at Travillian, as they navigate the critical challenge of talent acquisition in the…

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Succession Planning Shouldn’t Be a Bear: What an FX Series Says about a Banking Career

My family and I just finished watching FX Network’s terrific, poignant, intense, and sometimes hilarious show The Bear. The show’s direction, sound, and performances warranted it multiple Emmys last month…

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Bank Board Insights Series Part VI: Crucial Steps for Board Members in Ensuring Effective BSA/AML Oversight

The following article resulted from a discussion between Indra Elangovan, Head of Strategic Advisory, Travillian, and David Caruso, Cofounder and Managing Director of The Dominion Advisory Group, Washington, DC. Boards…

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Back to BaaSics: A Conversation with Lincoln Savings Bank’s CEO Sean Willett & Executive Chairman Sally Hollis

When Lincoln Savings Bank and its Chairwoman, Sally Hollis, began their CEO search in the summer of 2023, they embarked on a journey to find someone who could blend the…

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Keeping Up with Klaros: Influencing Through Forward Thinking Regulatory Advice for Banks and Fintechs

Moderators: Patrick Cooney, Lead GRC Search Consultant Travillian Indra Elangovan, Head of Strategic Advisory at Travillian Guests: Konrad Alt, Co-Founder of Klaros Group Michele Alt, Co-Founder of Klaros Group Travillian…

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Travillian’s Banking and Fintech Team Celebrates Recent Placements

Travillian’s 2023 campaign – in which we celebrated our 25th anniversary – was exciting, unpredictable at times, but very successful.  We stay grateful to our clients all over the country…

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M&A Trends and Outlook: A Q&A with Ted Rosinus, Managing Director at Stephens

In the latest Travillian Next episode, Travillian hosts Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech, and Indra Elangovan, Head of Strategic Advisory, sat down with Ted Rosinus, Managing Director at…

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Board Insights Series Part V: A Panel Discussion on Strategic Board Talent and Expertise

Join us for a compelling discussion hosted by Indra Elangovan, Travillian’s Head of Strategic Advisory, on bank board expertise, featuring a panel of experts sharing their perspectives on regulatory dynamics,…

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Why 2024 May Be The Most Important Recruiting Year in Your Bank’s History

Welcome to the new year. Now get recruiting! 2024 has set itself up to be one of the most pivotal talent recruiting years in recent memory. Here’s why. Since 2020,…

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The Core for 2024: Community Banks Face Tough Decisions in the Coming Year

2023 was a tumultuous year in the banking industry to say the least. Unexpected events early in the year forced bank executives to change course and focus on foundational issues…

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The Power of People and Community Banks: Unveiling the Heart of Luther Burbank Savings Bank

Introducing the latest episode of Travillian Next, featuring Dimitris Malisianos, Principal – Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian, and Simone Lagomarsino, President and CEO at Luther Burbank Savings Bank. Acquire…

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