At ICBA Securities, we provide community bankers the tools to grow their investments.

ICBA Securities Corporation is a service of the ICBA Services Network®, a wholly owned subsidiary of ICBA.

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ICBA Securities Overview

ICBA Securities Corporation (ICBA Securities) a subsidiary of the ICBA (Independent Community Bankers of America) that was founded in 1989 following two years of intensive research by ICBA's Bank Services Committee.

As ICBA Securities is owned by the nation’s largest trade association for community banks, it has a commitment to return all of its profits to the industry, in the form of royalties, sponsorships, or dividends. Through 2021, it had reinvested over $49 million back into its supporting state/regional partners or into the ICBA. Six of the seven ICBA Securities board directors are leadership community bankers.

We are also proud be to the endorsed broker-dealer for over 30 community bank state associations.

Education Opportunities Through ICBA Securities

ICBA Securities provides an education platform tailored to the needs of community banks and ICBA Securities representatives attend and speak at most state community banking conferences, conducting an average of 50 educational events per year.

ICBA Securities annually hosts the ICBA Bond Academy, which equips community bank portfolio managers with the skills to maintain a high performing institution, and the ICBA Balance Sheet Academy, which is an intermediate-level program for more experienced financial managers.

ICBA Securities also endorses and teaches at the Barret Graduate School of Banking in Memphis, Tenn. The President of ICBA Securities, Jim Reber, writes a monthly investment column for ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine.

If you would like to learn more about the organization, please contact ICBA Securities President Jim Reber at 901-262-1353 or jreber@icbasecurities.com

Current Financials

We are happy to provide you with a copy of our most recent audited financial statement. If you would like to learn more, please contact ICBA Securities President Jim Reber at 901-262-1353 or jreber@icbasecurities.com.

Learn How ICBA Securities Can Help Your Community Bank

For general information email us: info@icbasecurities.com
Reach us by phone at 901-262-1353

Upcoming Events

ThinkTECH Accelerator Program 10

Be a part of shaping the future of community bank innovation. Join us for a 3.5-hour session to hear from emerging banktech solutions poised to change the way your bank and its customers do business. Become more efficient, competitive, and profitable by attending these sessions designed to make your bank more strategic and impact bank solutions of the future.

Jan 12–Mar 4, 2026 |

Conference

Fintech Innovation

Managing Wire Transfer Risk and Fraud Mitigation

Despite advancements in instant payment systems and the adoption of ISO 20022, wire transfers remain a preferred method for sending large-value commercial payments domestically and internationally. However, their high-dollar, credit-push nature of wires presents significant risks to financial institutions. This session reviews various types of wire transfer risk, with a focus on fraud, and offers strategies for effective risk mitigation. Participants also study best practices for increasing account holder awareness of wire fraud threats.

Learning Objectives:

Understand types of wire risks.
Develop techniques to mitigate risks, such as fraud.
Learn how to educate your customers about wire fraud.

Duration: 60 minutes

Presented live and recorded on 1/13/26.

Jan 13, 2026 |

Webinar

Retail Banking/Frontline Deposit Operations

Basics of Banking: An Overview

For those new to banking, or those seeking to strengthen their foundational knowledge, the wide scope of the industry can feel overwhelming. This introductory webinar offers a clear, structured overview of the banking sector, making it ideal for new bankers or anyone looking to refresh their understanding of how banks operate.?

Participants will gain insight into how full-service commercial banks function, including how they generate revenue and serve customers across various areas. The session explores core products and services, the fundamentals of lending and credit evaluation, customer service, and the impact of emerging technologies. It also provides a look at bank management, key regulatory considerations, and the evolving competitive landscape.?

Learning Objectives:

Gain a foundational understanding of banking.
Understand key banking products and services.
Explore bank management, regulations, and competition.

Duration: 90 minutes

Presented live and recorded on 1/21/26.

Jan 21, 2026 |

Webinar

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34 State Associations Endorse ICBA Securities

ICBA Securities is pleased to have earned the endorsement of the community bank state associations below. We participate in their educational agendas and support their advocacy efforts. We also help support their operations financially in the form of royalties and sponsorships. Click on a logo to visit an association’s website.

For more information, please contact ICBA Securities President Jim Reber at jreber@icbasecurities.com or 901-262-1353.