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.
ICBA Securities Overview
ICBA Securities Corporation (ICBA Securities) was founded in 1989. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ICBA, the nation’s largest trade association for community banks.
ICBA Securities has a commitment to return its profits to the industry. It does so in the form of royalties, sponsorships, or dividends. It has reinvested over $50 million back to its affiliated state/regional partners or to support advocacy at ICBA.
Endorsements
We are proud to be endorsed by 34 state community banking associations.
ICBA Securities provides investment portfolio and balance sheet management tools through The Baker Group, our exclusively endorsed broker/dealer.
About The Baker Group
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, The Baker Group is one of the nation’s largest independently owned securities firms, specializing in investment portfolio management, interest rate risk management, balance sheet strategies and education for community banks nationwide. The firm is committed to providing honest, insightful, and client-focused solutions to help community banks manage balance sheet risks and achieve high performance.
Education Opportunities Through ICBA Securities, powered by The Baker Group
Through The Baker Group, ICBA Securities provides an education platform tailored to the needs of community banks. Representatives from The Baker Group attend and speak at numerous state community banking conferences, seminars and meetings, conducting an average of 50 educational events per year.
ICBA Securities and The Baker Group also offer speakers who can cover a range of topics pertinent to community bank audiences. See below for a summary of the topics currently available:
Note: The speaking calendar may fill up early and therefore speaking requests cannot be guaranteed. Please note that all speaking requests are filled as resources are available.
Learn How ICBA Securities Can Help Your Community Bank
Reach us by phone at 866-843-4222
Upcoming Events
Events coming soon.
Introduction to Call Report Seminar
In an ever-changing regulatory and accounting environment, it is important that call report preparers and reviewers remain up to date. Attend this seminar for a detailed discussion of each call report schedule as well as the real-life challenges of completing an accurate call report.
To help explain the requirements, detailed examples are provided and there is an opportunity to ask questions specific to your situation.
Learning Objectives:
- Line-item detail review of the Call Report with an emphasis on those areas most pertinent to community banks.
- Review of form FFIEC 041 and 051 related instructions.
- Review of Schedule RC-R, Regulatory Capital, and the capital conservation buffer.
- Recent revisions of the Call Report and the implications.
- Review of call report general instructions, line-item instructions, and other resources.
- Accounting pronouncements and their effect on the Call Report.
- Discussions regarding an efficient preparation of the Call Report.
- Discussion of common errors and their resolution.
- Sufficient time for questions and answers.
Use discount code MULTI_CR to register for both the Introduction to Call Report and Advanced Call Report Seminars and save $100!
Compliance Institute
This livestream ICBA Compliance Institute is held over two weeks. Dates are May 12-14 and May 19-21, 2026.
The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.
This high-quality program provides a fast-paced learning environment that will lead to a detailed study of the relevant areas of regulatory compliance with a focus on the key concepts that spell success in the examination context.
Each regulation is approached in terms of the requirements, best practice internal controls, and audit objectives. Learning is reinforced with many sample disclosures, applicability charts, and illustrative quizzes and exercises.
The program addresses current hot issues and areas of focus in regulatory compliance. Deep dives into the common challenges related to recent regulatory reform will be covered and the latest guidance and interpretations on all recent rule-making efforts will be discussed.
This solid foundation allows the attendee to return to their bank and support their product and service offerings and remain competitive in their marketplace.
To earn the Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exams. If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key elements of a bank’s compliance management program.
- Understand the fundamental and disclosure requirements of bank lending regulations including Reg Z, RESPA, HMDA, SAFE Act, Military Lending Regulations, Homeownership Counseling Act, and flood insurance compliance.
- Identify fair lending practices and data collection/reporting requirements as outlined in ECOA/Reg B, FCRA, CRA, HMDA, and Fair Housing Act.
- Outline the key privacy requirements banks must follow under Reg P including the Sections 13, 14, and 15 information-sharing exceptions.
- Associate deposit account disclosure requirements with the appropriate regulations including Reg CC, Reg DD, and Reg E.
- Identify disclosure requirements and permissible activities under Right to Financial Privacy Act, Consumer Sales of Insurance, and Non-Deposit Investment Products.
- Understand the risk exposure and mitigation steps banks may take to manage UDAAP compliance for the bank.
- Recognize compliance risks and disclosure requirements in advertising and marketing activities by a bank.
Liquidity Strategies for Illiquid Community Bank Stocks Webinar
Many community bank common stocks do not have true market liquidity, which is the ability of the shareholder to convert their shares to cash at a fair price in a timely manner.
This session presents several liquidity strategies for illiquid stocks through informative and in-depth discussion. Instructor will also explain use of the bank holding company, ESOPs and KSOPs, and other liquidity strategies that community banks can employ to ensure shareholders enjoy true liquidity in the investment.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain what market liquidity is and why it is often limited for community bank common stock.
- Describe several practical liquidity strategies available for illiquid bank stock.
- Understand the role of bank holding companies in supporting shareholder liquidity.
Duration: 60-minutes
Presented live and recorded on 5/12/26.
Baker Seminars
ALM and Investment Strategies Seminar
Springfield, IL
Illini Golf and Country Club
Baker In-Person Schools:
Baker Virtual Education Series:
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.
If you would like to learn more about the organization, please contact ICBA Securities at 866-843-4222 or info@icbasecurities.com.
Board of Directors
Aza Bittinger
Community Bankers Association of Ohio
Columbus
Ohio
Thomas Bates, Jr.
President & CEO
Legends Bank of Clarksville
TN
Brenda Foster
Chairman
President and CEO