Independent Banker

MAY 2, 2016

We ignite prosperity in all the communities we serve through community reinvestment, lending to local businesses, and providing educational opportunities for the community and our employees. We are more than a community bank; we are a community prosperity engine.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 18, 2014

My method was to search for the best banks based on total return to shareholders over the past five years. capital appreciation and dividends. Year to date through September 30th, Open Bank had $4.5 The lion''s share of their growth, profitability, and capital have come since their re-branding to Open Bank in 2010.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 12, 2016

I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. Summit Financial Group, Inc.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. GonzoBanker of the Year: Bank.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 19, 2015

I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. But management went to work.

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