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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

Proper Loan Structure, Setting the Right Line of Credit

Further details will be available 30 days prior to the webinar date.

 

Sep 3, 2026  | 
  • Webinar
  • Commercial Lending Lending

    Q3 Regulatory Compliance Updates (2026)

    The Quarterly Regulatory Compliance Webinars deliver the most up-to-date guidance on regulatory compliance, upcoming deadlines, available resources, and more. Offered quarterly, these 60-minute webinars deliver comprehensive information with actionable takeaways. Gain valuable perspectives and commentary from our team of knowledgeable educators, engage in discussions on current regulatory issues, and submit questions. Tailored for community bank compliance officers and risk managers, these webinars are also suitable for all banking professionals seeking to stay abreast of developments in the compliance landscape.       

    Duration: 60-minutes

    Sep 10, 2026  | 
  • Webinar
  • Compliance

    Three Key Risk Assessments in Your ERM Program – ERM, IT, and Internal Controls

    Many institutions struggle to put Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) into action.

    This session is designed for professionals with a basic grasp of ERM who want to confidently apply it in practice. You’ll revisit the core phases of ERM, then dive into how to effectively conduct the ERM, IT, and internal controls risk assessments.

    Through practical, real-world examples, you’ll learn how to identify key risks, prioritize them, and take action to mitigate the top risks; turning ERM from a concept into a working part of your institution’s risk culture.

    Learning Objectives:

    Understand key ERM definitions and its three dynamic phases.

    Master the risk assessment process and apply its steps confidently.

    Identify and assess institutional risks using the ERM Risk Assessment Matrix.

    Implement industry best practices for conducting effective risk assessments.

    Complete the ERM, IT, and Internal Controls risk assessments and prioritize risks effectively.

     

    Duration: 90 minutes

    Sep 24, 2026  | 
  • Webinar
  • Audit Risk

    Multi-Task Role of the Banker

    In today’s fast-paced banking environment, bankers balance multiple responsibilities while handling complex challenges. This session provides practical strategies to help you manage your day more effectively amid competing demands

    You will explore a multi-functional perspective that includes banking knowledge, management skills, and business law principles. You’ll also learn how to function as an internal team trainer and foster collaboration and efficiency within your organization. Discussions will emphasize creating personal “economies of scale” through time management, negotiation, and planning.

    Real-life scenarios will bring all these concepts to life, leaving you with models and insights that can be applied immediately.

    Learning Objectives:

    Navigate the demands of a multi-task, multi-functional banking environment

    Integrate banking knowledge, management skills, and business law principles into daily practice

    Serve as an effective internal team trainer

    Leverage time management, negotiation, and personal planning techniques to create greater efficiency and personal “economies of scale”

     

    Duration: 90 minutes

    Oct 1, 2026  | 
  • Webinar
  • Professional/Personal Development Soft Skills

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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. 

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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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    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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