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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.

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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

Exploring Regulation E

Many financial institutions struggle to navigate the complex requirements of Regulation E and the risks tied to electronic fund transfers (EFTs). This session helps you stay compliant and reduce potential losses by reviewing key EFT rules, including those governing debit card transactions and ACH debit entries. You’ll learn how error notices, liabilities, and responsibilities are defined under Regulation E, and work through scenarios that illustrate how liability is shared between consumers and financial institutions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how Regulation E governs debit card transactions and ACH debit entries and outline the related ACH Rules.
  • Understand notice of errors, institutional responsibilities, and consumer rights in the EFT process.
  • Evaluate tiers of liability for consumers and financial institutions and apply this knowledge to minimize potential loss and ensure compliance.

Duration: 75-minutes

Presented live and recorded on 04/14/26.

Apr 14, 2026  | 
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  • ACH Regulation E - Electronic Funds Transfers Act

    Commercial Loan Processor Seminar

    Move through each step of the credit approval process from prospecting to post close monitoring. Gain an understanding of the required information for the loan request and how the information is used, basic analysis to assist in pre-qualification, documentation, and learn the various types of loans and their use.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Learn how to move the customer from prospect to client organizing the lender and their team through the process.
    • Assessing and collecting the correct financial information for the type of financing requested.
    • Understanding basic financial statement analysis and credit risk.
    • Preparing for closing, the right documents for the right type of financing.
    • Understanding the importance of post-closing monitoring to catch early warning signs of credit deterioration.
    Apr 15, 2026  | 
  • Seminar
  • Commercial Lending Lending

    Loan Review Seminar

    The loan review process is critical to the success of any community bank. This process must be structured and requires policies and procedures to ensure timely identification of problem credits, asset quality, and accuracy. The process must also include well-defined classification guidelines to ensure consistent loan ratings.

    This fast-paced course will challenge your understanding of credit review in today's banking environment.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Identify the elements of an effective loan review process.
    • Gain familiarity with risk rating systems.
    • Know how to conduct basic cash flow analysis.
    • Understand and improve credit write-ups.
    • Learn how to conduct appraisal reviews.
    • Know the hallmarks of problem loans.

    Use the discount code MULTI_LR and receive $100 off when you register for both the Loan Review and Advanced Loan Review sessions!

    Apr 21–Apr 22, 2026  | 
  • Seminar
  • Accounting/Finance Commercial Lending

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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
    California Bankers
    Colorado Bankers
    Florida Bankers
    Georgia Bankers
    Idaho Bankers
    Iowa Bankers
    Kansas Bankers
    Louisiana Bankers
    Maine Bankers
    Maryland Bankers
    Mass Bankers
    Michigan Bankers
    Minnesota Bankers
    Missouri Bankers
    Montana Bankers
    Nebraska Bankers
    New Hampshire Bankers
    New Jersey Bankers
    New Mexico Bankers
    New York Bankers
    North Carolina Bankers
    North Dakota Bankers
    Ohio Bankers
    Oklahoma Bankers
    South Dakota Bankers
    Vermont Bankers
    Virginia Bankers
    Washington Bankers
    West Virginia Bankers
    Wyoming Bankers

    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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    President and CEO

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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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