Banking on Growth

Midwestern Securities

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Episodes 34

Avg. Duration 36m

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Since Jun 2023

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Banking on Growth is a podcast for bankers and financial advisors operating in community-based banks and credit unions. Throughout this podcast, we'll chat with financial industry professionals and thought leaders at the forefront of developing creative solutions to assist community banks in delivering financial advisory services to their clients with the goal of helping the institution grow. We'll examine the most recent industry developments, technology, and best practices for providing high-quality financial advice. Join us as we explore the world of investing through the community banking lens. Midwestern Securities is a member of FINRA/SIPC.

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Recent Episodes

S1E33 From Data to Dollars: How AI Is Transforming Organic Growth in Community Banking

Feb 13, 2026 32m

What does real growth look like for financial advisors and wealth management teams in today’s competitive financial landscape? With rising client expectations and increasing competition, firms need…

S1E34 Square Is No Longer Just Payments: How Community Banks Can Defend the Full Wallet

Jan 26, 2026 21m

Community banks face growing competition from fintech platforms like Square. Merchant services, deposits, and lending are all at risk, and many institutions underestimate how fast the shift is…

S1E32 What Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls Have Been Created by the One Big Beautiful Bill

Dec 05, 2025 49m

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) is here, but what does it actually mean for individuals, retirees, and business owners? In this episode of Banking on Growth, host Mike Graham sits down with…

S1E31 Discussing the GENIUS Act and Stablecoin

Sep 05, 2025 41m

How will stablecoins and new legislation like the GENIUS Act reshape the future of community banking? 💡In this episode of Banking on Growth, host Mike Graham sits down with Jim Perry, Senior…

S1E30 Bridging Campus and Career: Bradley University’s Path to Industry-Ready Graduates

Sep 03, 2025 39m

What does it take to prepare the next generation of financial professionals? In this episode of Banking on Growth, host Mike Graham sits down with Professor Stephen Kerr, Chair of Accounting at…

S1E29 Banking on Compliance: Real Stories and Strategies for Preventing Financial Exploitation

Jul 18, 2025 31m

How can financial institutions protect seniors from fraud, and what role does compliance really play? In this episode of Banking on Growth, Mike Graham sits down with Jeff Weber to discuss the rising…

S1E28 Developing Future Leaders and Navigating Uncertainty in Community Banking

Jun 03, 2025 42m

Welcome to another episode of the Banking on Growth podcast, hosted by Mike Graham, President of Midwestern Securities. In this in-depth conversation, Mike sits down with Dr. Bill Chittenden, CEO of…

S1E27 Banking Meets Tech: The Future of Digital Wealth Management with Margaret Hartigan

May 09, 2025 38m

Welcome to another episode of the Banking on Growth podcast, hosted by Mike Graham, President of Midwestern Securities. In this enlightening conversation, Mike speaks with Margaret Hartigan, CEO and…

S1E26 Unlocking CRM Potential: How Community Financial Institutions Can Enhance Customer Experience and Efficiency

Apr 10, 2025 31m

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Banking on Growth podcast, hosted by Mike Graham, President of Midwestern Securities. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of…

S1E25 2025 Community Banking Outlook: Celebrating 25 Years of Financial Evolution

Apr 01, 2025 33m

Welcome to Banking on Growth! In this milestone episode, Cassie Tarboletti, Executive Vice President of Midwestern Securities, takes the host seat and flips the script by interviewing Mike Graham,…

S1E24 Understanding Community Banking: The Importance of Performance Metrics

Jan 31, 2025 40m

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Angela Beblo from Jackson Kelly, who brings a wealth of knowledge in banking and finance. Together, we'll discuss why performance metrics are vital for…

S1E23 Tax Planning in Community Banking

Jan 17, 2025 32m

Join us for this episode of Banking On Growth, where host Mike Graham welcomes Wes Johnson, CPA from Forvis Mazars. In this insightful discussion, we explore the evolving landscape of community…

S1E22 From Banker to Digital Innovator: Navigating the Future of Community Banking

Dec 20, 2024 42m

Join us for another engaging episode of Banking on Growth with host Mike Graham as he welcomes Eric Cook from WSI. In this insightful discussion, Eric shares his journey from a community banker to a…

S1E21 Understanding Core Provider Dynamics

Nov 29, 2024 35m

Welcome to the Banking on Growth podcast, hosted by Mike Graham, President of Midwestern Securities. In this episode, we are excited to have Charlie Kelly, a partner at Remedy Consulting, join us for…

S1E20 Embracing Change: Insights on Community Banking and Fintech Innovations from the Finnovate Fall Conference

Nov 08, 2024 35m

Join us for this exciting episode of the Banking on Growth podcast, where host Mike Graham, President of Midwestern Securities, welcomes Jim Perry, Senior Strategist at Market Insights. Together,…

S1E20 Empowering Community Banks: Unlocking Revenue and Trust through Merchant Advocate Solutions

Oct 18, 2024 32m

Join us for our latest episode of Banking on Growth with host Mike Graham as he welcomes Eric Cohen from Merchant Advocate. With over 25 years in the credit card processing industry, Eric shares his…

S1E18 Inflation, Recession, and Regulation: The Triple Threat to Community Banks

Sep 13, 2024 34m

Welcome to today's episode of Banking on Growth. We are excited to have Chris Furlow, President and CEO of the Texas Bankers Association, joining us. With a long history of leadership in the banking…

S1E17 Transforming Financial Services: The Role of Technology and Customer Journey Mapping

Aug 13, 2024 36m

Discover how to bridge generational gaps and build meaningful customer relationships in the latest episode of "Banking on Growth" with Michael Graham and guest Robert Zondag. Learn the power of…

S1E16 How AI is Transforming Financial Institutions

Jul 24, 2024 34m

Join us in this episode of "Banking on Growth" with Mike Graham, President of Midwestern Securities. Today, Mike sits down with Scott Stevens, Chief Information Security Officer at Integrity…

S1E15 How Community Banks Can Grow Relationships with Commercial Clients Through ESRP’s

Jun 28, 2024 39m

In this episode of Banking on Growth, Mike Graham, President & CEO of Midwestern Securities, sits down with Nathan White, Director of Retirement Plans & CFO at Midwestern Securities, to…

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How many episodes does Banking on Growth have?

Banking on Growth has published 34 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Business, Investing.

Is Banking on Growth still active?

Banking on Growth is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 36m.