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

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

ICBA Community Bank Briefing Q1 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.

Mar 19, 2026 |

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Advocacy Agencies/Regulators

Developing an Effective Marketing Plan

Many banks struggle to create a marketing strategy that truly connects opportunities with organizational goals. This session shows you how to bridge that gap by exploring proven methods for aligning opportunities and balancing investments in branding, advertising, and community engagement. You’ll gain practical tools for assessing your current efforts and develop actionable plans that deliver measurable results. Leave with a clear roadmap to elevate your bank’s marketing impact.

Learning Objectives:

Identify and align growth opportunities with organizational goals to strengthen your bank’s marketing impact.
Assess the role of branding, advertising, and community engagement.
Apply practical tools to analyze current efforts, create a results-driven roadmap, and elevate overall marketing impact.

Duration: 60-minutes

Presented live and recorded on 03/24/26.

Mar 24, 2026 |

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Marketing Data and Analytics

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.