Preferred Vendors

Ascensus is the industry leader in supporting IRAs, HSAs and other tax-preferred savings plans. For more than 40 years Ascensus has delivered comprehensive IRA and HSA solutions and education to the banking industry. With one of the largest ERISA consulting teams in the country and training solutions to keep your organization informed on regulatory changes and Ascensus’ administration capabilities will ensure workflow compliance and efficiency. At Ascensus, we teach you, tell you, or tackle it with you using tailored solutions that fit the specific needs of your IRA and HSA programs.

Banc Consulting Partners (BCP) is an industry leader in the design, implementation, and on-going administration of Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) and non-qualified benefit programs for bank officers and directors. Established in 2011, BCP is a privately held, national consulting firm with several regional office locations and numerous state banking association endorsements. Led by a team of consultants with decades of experience in the BOLI, benefits, and banking arena, BCP’s diagnostic approach and client-centric philosophy have helped hundreds of community banks across the country to implement and finance the cost of benefit programs that provide considerable value from both a cultural and financial perspective. BCP partners with each client’s executive management team, board of directors, key bank advisors, and the top insurance carriers in the industry to help ensure that the BOLI and benefit programs are designed to accomplish clear and concise goals with strict adherence to regulatory and industry guidance in both the implementation and administrative phases.

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We know your time is valuable. That’s why Bank Marketing Center offers an easy-to-use platform with thousands of customizable, ready-to-go ad layouts designed for bankers, by bankers. Trusted by 300+ financial institutions, our platform gives you access to millions of Getty Images and offers seamless ChatGPT integration — so you can create polished materials for all your marketing channels in just a few clicks. Introducing Social+ Create, manage, schedule, and track social marketing that sells with Social+. You can create posts, schedule messages, respond to your community, and get real-time insights in the form of metrics, analytics, and automated report

BankTalentHQ is the premier talent management site for financial industry careers, brought to you by an alliance of state banking associations working together. Finding and keeping top talent is high on the list of challenges banks face, and the solution is BankTalentHQ! Whether you are looking for a job with a financial institution, or you are an employer with a position to fill, BankTalentHQ is here to help. Continue furthering your banking career, or increasing the success of your staff, by interacting with our BankTalentHQ coaches and checking out the information on the Career Outlook and Colleges & Universities pages. Talent Gathers Here!

Driving Growth And Innovation Since 1915 Deluxe Print, a division of Deluxe, is a trusted leader in printed checks and promotional products. As the 8th largest printer in the U.S., we leverage our state-of-the-art production facilities and expertise to help businesses market and promote their brands with high-quality commercial printing services and custom branded products. Whether it’s business essentials like checks and forms, apparel, signage or multimedia marketing campaigns, Deluxe has an extensive range of solutions to help meet your unique business needs. To accelerate your growth, visit https://www.deluxe.com/branded-marketing/

Banker’s Dashboard unlocks a culture of performance management for community banks of all sizes. Arm your management team and staff with the daily financial information they need to make critical decisions that improve performance and profits. Get your hands on the tool our CFOs bring with them when they move to a new bank.

Trusted Service. Tailored Solutions. Environ is a full-service energy consulting and management firm. Our tailor-made energy solutions for IBA members focus on energy procurement, sustainability, energy efficiency, clean on-site power generation, energy resiliency, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. We understand the complex relationship between procuring energy, reducing consumption and being stewards of the environment while operating a reliable and resilient business. By deploying customized energy strategies, we help balance energy intensity and the corresponding utility spend required to run your bank with the need to reduce and manage energy costs on an ongoing basis. Environ helps banks optimize energy spending by negotiating competitive supplier contracts, implementing integrated energy services to reduce costs and improve sustainability, and delivering data-driven solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs across local, regional, and global operations.

Committed to Your Retirement Plan Success EPIC RPS has served the banking industry for over 40 years and is excited to leverage our experience to offer the IBA Advantage 401(k) solution to IBA member banks. The IBA Advantage 401(k) is a comprehensive solution that combines full fiduciary protection with best in class technology and a robust hands on service approach. Contact us to learn more about how the IBA Advantage can optimize your retirement offering. Our Team is available for a free consultation, including a no-cost, independent analysis of your current retirement plan to see how it compares to the IBA Advantage 401(k).

Committed to Growing Your Merchant Program For over 26 years, Evolv has been an industry leader in partnering with banks in building their Merchant Program and increasing their non-interest income. We take a fiduciary approach with the bank’s customers, to put them in a more efficient and cost-effective solution, while helping them increase their sales and mitigate risk. Evolv offers a complete menu of payment processing and digital marketing solutions to businesses of every size and type. Evolv’s Merchant Solutions include: Buyer’s Choice (eliminate up to 90% of credit card fees) Non-cash charges, including convenience fees Gift card and loyalty programs Debt repayment solutions Specialized, industry-specific POS systems Contactless smart terminals E-Invoicing, ACH, and online billing Fully integrated with Quickbooks & Quickbooks Online Ecommerce shopping carts Website development Social media and reputation management Paid online advertising Search engine optimization Text message marketing

The Premier Flood Zone Certification Provider in the U.S. Your work team and customers deserve the best! Floodplain Consultants (FCI), a flood zone certification provider serving lenders for over 30 years, provides industry leading customer care and accuracy. Since a flood certification is required on most loans, why not partner with FCI and free up staff time to do other meaningful tasks, increase customer satisfaction, reduce the risk of costly compliance problems, and help improve your bottom line? Contact Craig Callahan to set up a FREE TRIAL of their highly sought after services.

Your Leading Bank Deserves Leading Industry Expertise We know the importance of having the right insurance coverage for your financial institution. That's where the Illinois Bankers Insurance Services (IBIS) comes in. At IBIS, we understand the unique needs of banks, and we're dedicated to providing top-quality insurance services to meet those needs, protecting your institution, your team, and your customers. We offer a full range of insurance solutions for banks and bankers. This includes Financial Institution coverages, Property & Liability insurance, Workers Compensation, and a menu of Employee Benefits. We understand that every bank is unique, and we'll work with you to create a customized insurance plan that meets your specific needs. At IBIS, we believe that your leading bank deserves leading industry expertise. We're committed to providing the highest level of service and support to our members, and we're dedicated to being your go-to resource for insurance solutions. Contact Adam Walsh today to let us ensure your insurance needs are met.

Interface.ai is a leading provider of AI Co-Pilots, AI Agents and AI Operator solutions for Credit Unions and Community Banks. interface.ai solutions deliver a seamless, unified experience across voice, digital, and employee-assisted channels, all powered by a single AI brain that continuously learns and improves. With over 1.5 conversations a day and over 500 million conversations to date, interface.ai AI Banking Platform provides the foundation for most robust, proven and capable AI solutions. Trusted by close to 100 Community Financial Institutions, interface.ai is dedicated to helping Community Financial Institutions achieve their mission of serving their communities with the best combination of AI and human touch.

Innovative by Instinct Over the last five decades, Investors Title has partnered with over 500 financial institutions to establish lender-owned title insurance agencies, providing a profitable fee income opportunity and superior products and services. Our partners benefit from reliable, diversified, and profitable revenue streams. Our agency program offers affiliates a reasonable, often superior return on investment for little risk. In addition, regulatory requirements specify standards for both title insurance agents and financial institutions. Our lender-owned title agency model demonstrates a commitment to such standards through ALTA Best Practices and RESPA compliance, focusing on exceptional service and solution-driven products for our partners and customers. The Title Center is among the most successful agencies in Illinois, with twelve branch offices located across the state, ranging from Quincy in the west to Champaign in the east, Peoria in the north, and Edwardsville in the south. Investors Title is excited to announce a new multi-owned title agency set to open in Illinois in 2025!

Solar Tax Credit Investments for Community Banks Community and regional banks now have significantly more opportunities to realize meaningful federal tax credits while financing the growing green economy. KeyState helps companies access, underwrite, acquire, and manage renewable energy tax credit and tax equity investments.

Elevate the Success of Your Bank ODP Business Solutions provides world-class service when it comes to purchasing office supplies, paper, toner and other office products including furniture, print/copy services, custom business forms, stationery supplies, promotional items, lunchroom, and janitorial supplies. This strategic relationship features a core list of over 2,600+ items frequently ordered by the banking industry, plus your own customized list of an additional 75 items. Employees have access to many of these same program benefits through the Employee Purchase Program. Visit IBA’s website for details. odpbusiness.com/banksignup

Your Cybersecurity Partner SBS CyberSecurity helps business leaders identify and understand cybersecurity risks to make more informed and proactive business decisions. Since 2004, SBS has been dedicated to assisting organizations with implementing valuable risk management programs and mitigating cybersecurity risks. SBS provides turnkey offerings tailored to each client’s needs, including: TRAC Cybersecurity Risk Management Software Tiered vCISO partnerships Vendor Management as a Service (VMaaS) Microsoft 365 Audit Network Security, Consulting, and Audit Services Cybersecurity Certifications and Webinars Free monthly Hacker Hour webinar series

30+ Years of Delivering Results to Financial Institutions SRM (Strategic Resource Management) has helped 1,000+ financial institutions add more than $5 billion of value to their bottom line in areas such as payments, digital transformation, core processing, digital assets, and overall operating efficiency. SRM has lowered costs, created revenue opportunities, increased productivity, and provided a competitive edge for clients in an environment of constant and accelerating change. Visit srmcorp.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) for timely and relevant insights.

Empowering Community Banks and Our People to Thrive – Together! UFS, a proud Preferred Vendor of the IBA, is a bank technology outfitter with a simple promise to make technology work for community banks so they can focus on banking. Partnering only with community banks, regulated like a bank, and heavily staffed with former bankers, UFS is accountable for providing purpose-built technology solutions that empower banks to thrive and achieve their own unique goals. Founded in 1991, UFS has been improving efficiency and regulatory compliance, while delivering innovative technology services and solutions. Managed IT Services Cybersecurity as a Service IT Regulatory Compliance Regulated Cloud Hosting Advisory Services Infrastructure as a Service Core Banking Digital Banking ...and more!

Pushing What's Possible The Voya Bank Advisory Group works with community and regional banks seeking to enter the broadly syndicated senior loan market. Using Voya's access and support, the bank develops a customized Commercial & Industrial loan portfolio in line with the bank's credit standards and regulatory expectations. The floating rate loans can help manage interest rate exposure and diversify loan portfolios.