Stifel Community Bank Symposium

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Stifel Community Bank Symposium

Nov 12 - Nov 14, 2025

Stifel, in collaboration with the Independent Community Bankers of America, is excited to announce this year’s Community Bank Symposium on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, Nov. 12-14.

With a focus on community bank executives and the challenges they are facing, the symposium will feature insight and conversation on topical industry, economic, market, investment, and balance sheet issues.

In addition to educational sessions, the symposium offers the opportunity for executives to network and talk among themselves. Group activity options include golf, fishing charters, cooking experience, and guided tours. A separate email with options to choose an activity (gratis) will be sent to guests after they have registered.

Continued Professional Education (CPE)

Receive up to 7 continued professional education (CPE) credits for participating in the morning educational sessions. Digital certificates will be distributed to all attendees who meet participation requirements following the symposium.

Continued Professional Education (CPE) | Field of Study: Finance

As part of Stifel Fixed Income’s ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Education (CPE), all attendees can earn up to 7 credits for verified attendance at this group-live seminar. No prerequisites or advanced preparation is required. All course levels are intermediate. For CPE questions or additional information, Please contact Christine Barraco at (631) 656-4419 or [email protected]

Stifel Fixed Income is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors throughIts website: www.nasbaregistry.org

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Information (All livestream event times are Central Time. All in-person event times are based on location local time.)
Wednesday, November 12
Arrival – Free time

All times ET

Thursday, November 13
Breakfast

7:30 a.m.

Educational Sessions

8:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Lunch

11:45 a.m.

Guest Activities (golf, charter fishing, cooking experience, and guided tours)

12:30 p.m.

Instructions on how to RSVP for guest activities will be provided to registrants on 10/2.

  • Golf Outing (18 holes)
    • The Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Hall's signature style is fully on display here. Undulated fairways with lots of mounding wind through heavily wooded forests of moss-draped oaks and towering pines that frame the fairways of many holes. Lush fairways and crystalline lakes give way to large greens, with bunkers butted up against the sides, providing golfers with several challenges.
  • Fishing Charter
    • Fish the waters of the South Carolina Lowcountry, whose salt marsh is the largest breeding ground of game fish in North America. Seasonal species include tarpon, redfish, trout, shark, cobia, king & spanish mackerel. Whether a beginner or seasoned angler, your guides will share their deep knowledge and experience to ensure great fishing.
  • Dolphin Eco Tour
    • Depart from Shelter Cove Marina for a casual exploration of the picturesque Broad Creek and surrounding waterways in search of the areas fascinating wildlife. The tidal creeks offer great opportunities to see local and migratory dolphin populations. Distinctive behaviors of the local dolphin are so fascinating that researchers and scientists have sought out this locale for years. Herons, ibis, wood stork, bald eagle and osprey dot the landscape.
  • Pedego Electric Bike Tour
    • There is no better way to discover Hilton Head than on a comfortable seat on a Pedego electric bike. Pedego electric bikes allow riders to travel farther, faster, and breeze through the bike's trails. Enjoy a relaxing tour along the pathways of Hilton Head. The excursion will weave be on paved paths and preserve trails.

Reception/Dinner

7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 14
Breakfast

7:30 a.m.

Educational Sessions 12:15 p.m. – Boxed Lunch

9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Session Topics (subject to change)

  • State of the Banking Industry
  • Investment Strategies
  • Relative Value in the Municipal Credit and Mortgage Markets
  • Markets Overview
  • Regulatory/Legislative Landscape
    • Presented by Jenna Burke, Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Government Relations and Public Policy, ICBA
  • Community Banking; A Look to the Future
  • Hedging Strategies Today and What Could Come

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

130 Shipyard Drive

Hilton Head, SC 29928

$219/night | Extended stays available | Room block available until Oct. 14

ICBA Booking Link

Hotel Housing Scam Warning: Only make your room reservation using the information provided by ICBA. Do not do business with any company that claims they are with ICBA or working for ICBA as the official housing service. Contact ICBA if you have any questions or concerns.