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10 Top banking influencers you should be following

Kate Randazzo
July 31, 2024
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10 community banking social media accounts for banks & credit unions

These banking influencers discuss current events, ethical AI integration, strategies for competition, and more. Follow them for inspiration for your own programs.

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Social media's growing role in professional life

In today's digital age, social media users leverage these platforms for more than just connecting with family and sharing cat videos. A 2023 global survey by Statista found that 21% of internet users use social media for networking and professional purposes​​. LinkedIn, in particular, is a popular platform for professional development, with 40% of adults aged 30-49 using it for career-related activities,​ according to Pew Research.

Social media has become a powerful tool for industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and advice in the community banking sphere. Financial influencers provide valuable content and foster discussions on various banking topics. This blog provides a list of the top ten community banking influencers on social media that you should follow to stay updated on the latest trends and insights.

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Best practices for finding value on LinkedIn.

 

For banking professionals, LinkedIn is a valuable tool for discovering best practices and new ideas to improve your programs, products, and strategies. With over 190 million users in the U.S., it offers significant networking opportunities.

To make the most of LinkedIn, connect with influential professionals and join groups where banking and financial services are discussed. Seek out users of your core system, loan origination system, or fraud detection software to find a community that faces the same challenges you do. Even if you aren't planning to engage on LinkedIn with your own posts just yet, make sure your profile is accessible by linking to your other social media profiles and website, providing clear calls to action for potential leads and connections.

There are thousands of financial industry influencers on social media, and many of these are consumer-focused and of little interest to banks or credit unions dealing with the U.S. regulatory environment and the unique challenges of community financial institutions.

The following list can help you narrow down some accounts that might be relevant to you and your work:

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A quick look at top banking influencers worth a follow, according to Abrigo:

1. Sam Kilmer

2. Marvin Tellez

3. Bill Taylor

4. Jason Alpert

5. Luvleen Sidhu

6. Linda Keith

7. Chris Skinner

8. Brett King

9. Jim Marous

10. Larry Grant

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Accounts for bankers and credit union staff to follow

Below are descriptions of 10 LinkedIn influencers, in no particular order, that discuss current events, strategic and policy issues, competition, digitalization advice, and more. Many of these banking accounts are among the most popular on the website.  Others frequently engage with Abrigo customers and community banks to focus on their unique needs. In many cases, these content creators also have newsletters and podcasts so you can stay up to date with the latest trends in the finance world.

Sam Kilmer, Managing Director, Cornerstone Advisors

Sam Kilmer is a leading voice in the community banking sector and an advisor to fintechs, banks, credit unions, and investors. He has 5,400+ followers on LinkedIn, where he shares his expertise on fintech innovations and their impact on banking. Kilmer also hosts the Fintech Hustle podcast and holds unscripted conversations with industry leaders on the latest fintech developments.

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Marvin Tellez, Senior VP of Lending Systems and Product Development, Century Bank

Marvin Tellez has more than 20 years of experience in software development and is a prominent LinkedIn contributor with 3,500+ followers. His expertise is in M&A delivery with an emphasis on project and program management. Tellez contributes to and shares content from Abrigo, making him an especially helpful source for Abrigo customers seeking discussions on lending systems and fintech advisory.

Bill Taylor, CEO and Chief Market Strategist, Digital Wealth News

With 6,400+ LinkedIn followers, Bill Taylor is a well-known figure in the small business lending space. Taylor simplifies complex digital wealth information, making it accessible for investors, investment managers, and non-technical readers to understand and apply to their investment strategies. His articles and insights are highly regarded in the community banking industry.

Jason Alpert, Managing Partner, Castlebar Holdings

Jason Alpert is a financial professional and banker who uses a strategic methodology to manage and solve distressed debt and problem loans. He takes a consultative approach to the restructuring process and posts discussions on loan restructuring and workouts. Alpert is on the editorial board of the Risk Management Association Journal and served as an adjunct professor at the University of Tampa.

Luvleen Sidhu, Chair, CEO, and Founder, BMTX

Luvleen Sidhu, is a leader in digital banking, focusing on banking technology and innovation. She co-founded BankMobile in 2014 and transformed it into one of the largest digital banking platforms in the U.S. Her followers highly value Sidhu’s expertise in banking as a service. She aims to provide financial advice specifically to millennials and her content can help small banks reach this demographic with products and services.

Linda Keith, Chief Training Officer, Lenders Online Training

Linda Keith is a CPA and an expert on credit and lending. Her posts and articles provide a wide variety of credit analysis discussions and trainings for lenders to integrate at their financial institutions, making her a must-follow for industry professionals. Her polls and “Ask the Expert” series provide insights that can help bankers analyze tax returns to make good loan decisions.

Chris Skinner, CEO of Finanser.com

Chris Skinner is one of the most influential figures in finance, fintech, technology, and payments. He helped found one of the first mobile banks and has served as an advisor to the United Nations, the White House, the World Bank, and the World Economic Forum, as well as governments and firms worldwide. He shares insights on the future of banking through his blog, Finanser.com.

Brett King, Founder of Moven, author, and speaker

Brett King is a world-renowned futurist and banking industry influencer with a significant social media presence. He founded Movenbank in 2010, the first mobile app-based bank account in the U.S., which has evolved into a platform serving over 25 million users globally. King discusses topics like digital banking, fintech, and the future of financial services with his followers, offering a forward-looking perspective on industry trends.

Jim Marous, Owner and Co-Publisher of The Financial Brand

Named as one of the top 5 influencers in banking for ten straight years, Jim Marous is an internationally known keynote speaker, co-publisher of The Financial Brand, owner and publisher of the Digital Banking Report, and host of the retail banking podcast Banking Transformed. He has a following of over 100,000 across social media platforms and provides insights into banking innovation, customer experience, and digital transformation.

Larry Grant, Managing Editor and Co-Founder, Today's Banker Digest and Credit Union Digest

Larry Grant is a trusted advisor to C-level executives on strategy design and implementation, accelerating organizational transformation, employee engagement, customer experience, and performance management. His work as managing editor and role on various boards provide him with a wealth of insights on banking and credit union trends to share with his 18,000+ LinkedIn followers.

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These influencers not only provide valuable insights but also foster a sense of community among banking professionals. By following them, you can stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the community banking sector. Whether you're looking for advice on fintech, digital transformation, or market strategies, these influencers offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

 

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About the Author

Kate Randazzo

Content Marketing Manager
Kate Randazzo is a Content Marketing Manager at Abrigo, where she works with industry thought leaders to create digital content that helps financial institutions better serve their customers. Before joining Abrigo, Kate managed social media and produced articles for Campbell University’s quarterly magazine and other university content initiatives. She earned

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