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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. Through our exclusively endorsed broker Stifel we provide community bankers with quality investment products, services and education at competitive prices.

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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.

Based on the proposals submitted and lengthy interviews, the Committee selected Vining Sparks to serve as ICBA Securities' exclusively endorsed broker. Following Vining Sparks’ merger with Stifel Financial, ICBA Securities welcomed a new product and service provider in 2022.

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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    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  | 
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  • Capital Deposits

    HSA Fundamentals

    This foundational webinar provides a comprehensive overview of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and essential compliance guidelines. Led by industry experts, the course covers HSA benefits, eligibility criteria, documentation and reporting standards, contribution limits, portability rules, and distinctions between qualified and nonqualified distributions. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to effectively manage a successful HSA program. For advanced topics, see HSAs – Advanced.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Gain essential knowledge of common HSA transactions and rules.
    • Learn about the contributions and distributions of an HSA.
    • Understand the requirements that must be met to open an HSA.

     

    Duration: 60 minutes 

     

    Presented live and recorded on 3/26/26.

    Mar 26, 2026  | 
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  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

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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. 

    Arkansas Bankers
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    Florida Bankers
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    Nebraska Bankers
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    Board of Directors

    James Reber

    James L. Reber

    President & CEO

    ICBA Securities

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    Aza Bittinger

    Aza Bittinger

    President & CEO

    Community Bankers Association of Ohio

    Columbus

    Ohio

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    Rebeca Romero Rainey

    Rebeca Romero Rainey

    President & CEO

    ICBA

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    Kevin Tweddle

    Kevin Tweddle

    Senior Executive Vice President, Innovation

    ICBA

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    Thomas Bates Jr.

    Thomas Bates, Jr.

    ICBA At-Large Director

    President & CEO

    Legends Bank of Clarksville

    TN

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    Brenda Foster

    Brenda Foster

    ICBA At-Large Director and Federal Delegate Board Representative

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    Craig Wanichek

    Craig Wanichek

    President & CEO

    Summit Bank

    Eugene

    OR

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    Blake Heid

    Blake Heid

    President & CEO

    First Option Bank

    Osawatomie

    KS

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    Gabe Guerra

    Gabe Guerra

    President/CEO

    Kleberg Bank

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