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3-Part Webinar Series with MBA|VBA partner, Cornerstone Advisors -
Register to attend individual sessions or the full series!

Part 1: Vendor Management | February 19 | 10:00am EST

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As vendor networks grow and interagency regulatory scrutiny increases, leading banks are re-evaluating how they select partners, set expectations, manage performance, and monitor risk.

This session will break down the essentials of effective vendor management — from establishing clear direction and building strong vendor relationships to contracting well and ensuring continuous, compliant oversight. Attendees will gain actionable guidance for creating a vendor management framework that supports organizational growth, improves operational efficiency, and maintains regulatory confidence.

• Complete vendor performance and relationship management
• All-in, results-focused approach and culture
• Selecting the right vendor
• Contracting well
• Managing risk and monitoring performance consistently

Part 2: What’s Going On in Banking 2026: AI, Crypto, and Fraud – Oh My! | February 25 | 1:00pm EST

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The past year did not get any easier for bankers. Economic uncertainty lingered. Fraud losses mounted. Technology costs climbed. Competition from fintechs and crypto-native players intensified.

And yet, bankers remain optimistic.

Join Chief Research Officer Ron Shevlin and CEO & Founding Partner Steve Williams for What’s Going On in Banking 2026: AI, Crypto, and Fraud—Oh My! to learn how more than 400 forward-thinking banks are responding to the forces reshaping the industry.

View the full 2026 – What’s Going On In Banking report here.

Part 3: Technology Roadmap | March 17 | 10:00am EST

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This webinar will explore:

• How leading banks build enterprise technology roadmaps that directly support business growth, risk management, and operational efficiency
• How a well-constructed technology roadmap can serve as a strategic tool to balance innovation with risk management
• How financial institutions can prioritize initiatives, manage dependencies, and align resources to drive consistent execution

Meet the Speakers:

Stacey Bryant, Cornerstone Advisors

Stacey Bryant is the Director of Client Development at Cornerstone Advisors, where she partners with bank leaders to uncover challenges and bring their strategic goals to life. With nearly 20 years of experience in community banking, credit unions, and fintech, Stacey understands the balance between meeting operational demands and serving the real needs of members, especially those who are underserved.

At Cornerstone, Stacey helps banks transform the foundation of their vendor relationships. She and her team create contract roadmaps that align with each bank’s strategic plan and use proprietary benchmarking tools and peer data to secure the best pricing and performance. These savings allow banks to reinvest in transformational initiatives that scale their people, processes, and technology—while staying true to their mission. Stacey brings curiosity, diverse perspective, and practical expertise to her role. She helps banks reimagine their relevance in a fast-changing financial landscape, translating mission into margin and ensuring lasting impact for customers.

Josh Layne, Cornerstone Advisors

Josh Layne brings nearly 20 years of experience in banking, credit unions, and financial technology to Cornerstone Advisors, with a focus on building practical, results-driven vendor management programs. He has worked directly with financial institutions and led teams of success specialists to design and implement right-sized solutions tailored to each organization’s needs. Josh combines deep industry knowledge with a collaborative, human approach that community banking leaders value in long-term partners.

Josh has played a key role in shaping vendor management software platforms, contributing across the full lifecycle—from concept development and roadmap planning to scoping, testing, release, and client training. He is a strong advocate for clients, regularly sharing insights through public speaking and industry communications to elevate service levels and client experiences.

A founding employee of Maple Street, Josh spent 18 years in roles spanning sales, marketing, contract negotiation, software development, team leadership, and executive management. Earlier in his career, he worked in technology sales and digital marketing. Josh holds a BA in History from Florida State University, a Certificate in Leadership from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza School of Business, and multiple banking risk and compliance certifications.

Sandeep Balan, Cornerstone Advisors

Sandeep Balan brings more than two decades of leadership expertise in banking, fintech, and digital technology delivery to Cornerstone Advisors. As managing director for technology strategy and advisory, he is focused on financial institutions successfully building an efficient future centric organization and achieving their digital, lending, payments, and core strategy. Sandeep is a thought leader who is highly skilled in leading efforts on IT strategy, enterprise architecture, application and infrastructure modernization, and risk and compliance.

Questions? Contact Amy Binns.