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

Advanced Tax Return Analysis

Instructor will then cover corporate tax issues (business structure, section 179 depreciation, bonus depreciation), investments (capital gain/loss issues, and passive activities), real estate issues (personal residence, rentals, home offices, 1031 tax-free exchanges), employer-provided benefits (qualified retirement plans and health savings accounts-HSAs), retirement planning (defined benefit plans), estate planning, and year-end tax strategies. ?

The session will conclude with the changes to the tax code, including the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), that impacts businesses and business owners/guarantors.

Learning Objectives:

Review personal and business tax returns.
Explore corporate tax issues and investment concepts.
Identify real estate issues.
Determine employer provided benefits
Cover retirement planning strategies and estate planning issues.
Determine year-end tax strategies.
Analyze changes to the tax code.

Duration: 90 minutes

Presented live and recorded on 3/18/26.

Mar 18, 2026 |

Webinar

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CRA Foundations: Building Your Knowledge from the Ground Up Seminar

This dynamic, hands-on seminar introduces the essentials of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and equips you with practical tools to build a strong compliance foundation.

You’ll explore what the Act requires and why it matters, understand key concepts like assessment areas and qualifying activities, learn about the CRA exam and examiner expectations, and discover best practices for creating an effective CRA program.

Through interactive discussions and real-world exercises, you’ll leave with actionable insights and the confidence to navigate CRA requirements successfully.

Mar 18, 2026 |

Seminar

Compliance Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

Understanding Your Bank Financial Statements and CAMELS Ratings

Bank financial statements differ from those of most businesses. Loans are classified as assets, while deposits are considered liabilities. This distinction can lead to confusion.

During this comprehensive overview of the balance sheet and income statement, learn about key performance indicators that you must understand to accurately assess your bank's performance and compare it to competitors!

This webinar also includes a detailed explanation of the CAMELS rating system and key ratios that can be used to make a preliminary evaluation of your bank.

Learning Objectives:

Be familiar with the balance sheet and income statement.
Understand the key performance indicators that are important to assess your bank and its competition.
Gain knowledge of the CAMELS rating system.

Duration: 90 minutes

Presented live and recorded on 3/19/26.

Mar 19, 2026 |

Webinar

Capital Deposits

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.