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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 proud to be endorsed by 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

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  | 
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  • Compliance

    Fraud Conference

    Don't miss this fast-moving seminar that will prepare you to identify and protect your bank's reputation and assets. Benefit from the interactive format and expert instruction from various industry experts and government agencies and leave with essential knowledge and tools that you can implement immediately.

    Learn to identify risks and protect your community bank's reputation and assets. Review trending fraud schemes, situations that can give rise to internal and external fraud, fraud red flags, and much more.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Review situations that can lead to fraud.
    • Hear about the newest fraud activities.
    • Learn how you can help your bank mitigate check fraud.
    • Understand how you can detect and prevent financial crime.
    • Be able to identify types of fraud schemes and how to protect your bank and its customers.
    Sep 16–Sep 18, 2026  | 
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    ICBA Community Bank Briefing Q3 2026

    Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights. The 75-minute briefing will include details about regulations and congressional events from inside the Capital Beltway and across the U.S. We want to hear from you; participants are encouraged to bring questions to the briefing as the ICBA experts will answer questions from community bankers during the Q&A session.

    Duration: 75 minutes

    Presented live and recorded on 03/19/26.

    Sep 17, 2026  | 
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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

    Chairman

    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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