Deposit Drama and Financial Foresight: A Q&A with Scott Hildenbrand, Head of Piper Sandler Financial Strategies

Join Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, for a brief yet enlightening Q&A session with frequent Travillian Next contributor, Scott Hildenbrand, Head of Piper Sandler Financial Strategies….

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Part 2: The Maxfield Method – Jim Reuter’s Inspirational Journey

Welcome back for Part 2! And if you missed the first episode –> catch up here. In Part 2, John Maxfield, the Founder of Maxfield on Banks and Senior Banking…

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Part 1: The Maxfield Method — Transforming Banking Leadership

Join us for Part 1 of a Travillian Next special featuring John Maxfield, the Founder of Maxfield on Banks. Maxfield on Banks is a well-regarded substack where John shares his…

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Name That Bank! A Fun Game Show for Banking “Geeks”

Name That Bank! A show for bank geeks, made by bank geeks… Are you a banking enthusiast or a fellow “bank geek” like the Banking and Fintech recruitment team at Travillian?…

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Bank Board Insights Series Part VII: From Good to Great, Elevate Your Bank’s Performance with Boardroom Mastery!

In this Travillian Next episode, Indra Elangovan, Head of Strategic Advisory at Travillian, and James Stevens, Partner and Co-leader of Financial Institutions Group at Troutman Pepper, discuss effective board governance…

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Bank Compliance Can Be A Real Pain! That’s Why You Should Call Zane, CBO at American Bank

In this episode of Travillian Next, Zane Smith, Chief Banking Officer at American Bank, discusses the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) industry and stresses banks’ need for in-house expertise. He advocates for a…

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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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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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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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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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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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