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 cbarraco@stifel.com

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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Date
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.

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.