Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

To satisfy the banking needs of some commercial and high-net-worth clients, some community banks provide trust and tax strategy services. These banks report that specialized services are a way to deepen their already close customer relationships. United Community Bank in Mount Sterling, Ill.,

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Long Lasting Ideas

JANUARY 5, 2015

Believe it or not, this is a slice of the market that in some cases has never opened the doors of a bricks-and-mortar branch bank or learned how to write a check. And at a micro level, how do community banks reach a generation overwhelmed with debt that inhibits wealth? My son did the same with no plans to return.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

Two sections of the 10k I scroll to is the "Business" section and the "Business Strategy" section. This, one would think, would give me a feel of the bank''s differentiation strategy, it''s perceived competitive advantage, if you will. Well don''t get too excited. I picked Texas because of their perceived independent streak.

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