The Savvy Banker

Here's a fact that will shock you:

Many community bank CEOs choose their investment banker the same way they choose lunch – by convenience.

The result?

Deals that fall apart, values that disappoint, and CEOs who realize too late they picked the wrong partner for the biggest transaction o...

Let's have an honest conversation about bank valuations.

I hear it in boardrooms across the country: "We'll consider selling when the multiples improve."

Or my personal favorite: "We won't even look at offers under 2x book."

Here's the truth: If you're waiting for multiples to determi...