Endorsed Members

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Each endorsed vendor provides superior products and customer service at significant discounts to each member bank. Every Endorsed Member Company is put through a rigorous due diligence process by CBA staff and the Member Services Committee involving financial stability, representation, references and proposed member discounts. Each company is put head-to-head with their competitors in a detailed review process. After receiving a recommendation from the Member Services Committee, the CBA board reviews the proposal for final approval. This process ensures each endorsed company will provide quality products and services in their category. Please look to CBA first for all of your banking needs. We recommend these vendors to our member banks. By looking to CBA first, your institution can save time, money and have peace of mind.
  
Endorsed Member Brochure

 

AIG Insurance Program
As part of American International Group (AIG), AIG Employee Benefit Solutions can provide CBA member banks flexible, cost-effective plan options for Life/AD&D, Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability coverage for your employees. Combine this with a state-of-the-art service and administration platform, and you will be dealing with an A+ rated company that is easy to do business with and provides you with a single-source solution for your benefit needs. Please contact Tim Weeden at (770) 671-2039 or at tim.weeden@aig.com for more information.

BancVue Reward Checking Program
BancVue is a financial institution advisory firm based in Austin, TX. We provide core deposit acquisition adoption products to community financial institutions including software, marketing, consulting and training services. Exisiting solutions address demand deposit account acquisition, profitability analysis and e-marketing services. BancVue’s flagship product, REWARD Checking, has helped financial institutions across the country and millions of new deposits and thousands of customers while lowering the total cost of deposits. Contact Don Scafer (521) 418-9590.

Bank Sweep Manager Sweep Account Program
The NEW Bank Sweep Manager Platinum software is the best ever and now Windows-based with fully encrypted email, import/export options, and automatic PDF file retention. BSM is the industry’s leader and only complete turnkey solution to offering an on balance sheet sweep account solution. Join the hundreds who keep the funds on their balance sheet, right where they belong. Contact Mark Daubert at (563) 388-2665.

Bankers Training & Consulting Company
Bankers Training & Consulting Company offers CBA members proven training in a variety of formats at a special discount. Training delivery formats from BTCC include video, CD-ROM, intranet and online training. The online and intranet training solutions offer robust tracking abilities that simplify compliance reporting and deliver relevant, consistent training to all your employees. Contact Jane Griffin at (800) 264-7600 ext. 2769.

Clark Consulting Executive Benefit Planning Program
With nearly 2,000 banking clients nationwide, Clark Consulting leads the industry in providing tailored executive benefit programs, financing and investment products and administration solutions that help banks manage risk, optimize earnings and realize key financial goals.

Our consultative approach has benefited financial institutions and their shareholders for over 25 years.  As industry experts, we can design and administer supplemental (nonqualified) benefit plans, a key component of  total compensation that effectively attracts, retains and rewards extraordinary executives and directors. To help offset the cost and manage the risk of employee benefit liabilities, Clark Consulting offers bank-owned life insurance (BOLI), including General Account, Separate Account and Hybrid Separate Account products, from nearly 20 of the nation’s top carriers. We can help design, implement and administer a program that reflects your bank’s investment philosophy and long-term objectives. For more information, contact Bill Cunningham at (205) 968-3255 or visit their website at www.clarkconsulting.com.

Certegy Complete Credit Card Services
Certegy Card Services has been a leader in the card processing and servicing industry for well over 40 years. Their expertise in the small to medium sized financial institution market makes them an excellent fit for a partnership with your organization. Certegy provides credit and debit card processing, merchant processing, cardholder enhancements, and E-banking solutions to financial institutions, retailers and consumers worldwide, with a broad presence in North America. For more information, contact Crystal Sisco at (866) 244-7056

The Eversole Group Marketing Program
The Eversole Group, LLC provides custom-created advertising and marketing solutions for community banks. Uniquely, its free structure provides for a low, fixed fee based on your bank’s needs . . .as it delivers community bank marketing expertise in a prompt fashion. Contact Craig Eversole at (601) 336-6814.

Executive Insurance Agency VSI Program
Executive Insurance Agency provides a “blanket” single interest protection, underwritten by CNL/Insurance America, for your consumer installment loan portfolio. Banks may select any number of variations of a comprehensive basic plan, which provide protection on their collateralized installment loan portfolio. Key areas of coverage are: All Risk Physical Damage, Non-Filing and Skip, as well as Damage Occurring after Repossession. A unique “GAP” feature can also be included. They provide excellent rates and service you can rely on. Contact Randy Sower at (770) 474-2355 or visit their website at www.executiveinsuranceagency.com.

Fidelity Information Services
Fidelity Information Services provides innovative and integrated information technology solutions to banks, credit unions and savings institutions. With over 40 years experience serving more than 3,200 clients, Fidelity has the strength, focus and expertise to help financial institutions increase operational efficiency, boost profits and gain a powerful competitive edge in today’s challenging marketplace. Contact Steven Roberts at (770) 248-9600.

FundsXpress Internet Banking Program
FundsXpress Financial Network, Inc. provides Internet-based financial services to retail and commercial financial institutions with a leading position in security, compliance and privacy, and successful end user adoption rates. The FundsXpress product offering includes Internet banking, bill payment, cash management, Portana portal, account aggregation and lending. They offer marketing support, training, incentive and merchandising tools to ensure our client’s success. For more information, contact Dave Matthews at 352-242-1218 or email at dave.matthews@fxfn.com or visit: www.fundsxpress.com.

Harland Clarke Company Check Printing Program
Harland Clarke Company provides check printing savings exclusively to CBA member banks. In addition to major discounts off total monthly billing, Harland provides free employee checks, starter kits, customized marketing material and counter items. For more information, contact John Roberts at (770) 593-5000.

IMPACT Overdraft Privilege Program
IMPACT is a bank profitability consulting company that specializes in NSF fee income enhancement via the IMPACT Overdraft Privilege program. IMPACT provides clients with a turnkey on-site implementation process including: Strategy Meeting, Employee Training, Policy and Compliance Documentation, Comprehensive Marketing Guide and Campaigns, Proven Overdraft Manager & Risk Management Software, plus ongoing consultation and support. Contact Paul Moore at (404) 667-3570.

Integrated QSG Sales/Service Culture Program
Expect a 24% increase in your Customer Experience, a 26% increase in Customer Retention and a 22% increase in Business Development results! IntegratedQSG provides community banks with RESULTS by providing all of the necessary tools and processes to out-perform the competition. Training programs can be customized and delivered onsite or by webinar, or offered in a train-the-trainer format. Simple and effective incentive designs, easy-to-use and low cost tracking systems and effective mystery shops are "must have basics" to help you determine your baseline, measure performance and improve. Really aren't sure where to start? Use our Bank Evaluation for Employee Performance! For more information, visit our website at www.integratedqsg.com or call John Cotton at (800) 943-9638.

Moneygram Check & Money Order Program
MoneyGram International, Inc. is a leading global payment services company and S&P MidCap 400 company. The company provides products and services that include official checks, money orders, CheckTrack RCK re-presented check entry product, CheckMARC ARC check deposit, global money transfers, and payment processing solutions for financial institutions and retail customers. Travelers Express and MoneyGram Payment Systems are operating companies of MoneyGram International, Inc. Contact Al Slagle at (770) 649-7760 or visit the website at www.moneygram.com.

eFunds Corporation Identification Verification Program
Penley, and eFunds Company, offers easy-to-use technology solutions, providing financial institutions with comprehensive information to protect against fraud, offer business intelligence, and increase operational efficiency. With more than 800 institutions implementing the solution, Penley’s Fast Watch™ leads the market in providing complete USA Patriot Act Section 326, 314(a) and OFAC compliance as well as an identity fraud prevention program. Contact Cleve Shultz at (678) 475-0032 or visit www.penleyinc.com to take a “test drive.”

The Pentegra Group Retirement Plan Program
Pentegra is a full-service retirement benefit provider with over 60 years of experience, offering a range of retirement services specifically designed for community bankers and their clients. Retirement products include: 401(k) plans; ESOPs; defined benefit pension plans; cash balance plans; money purchase plans; profit sharing plans; and executive benefit and director plans. Pentegra’s turnkey approach includes custom plan design, administration and recordkeeping, investment management, consulting, legal support, plan compliance, and shared fiduciary responsibility under multiple-employer plans. Contact Wade M. Conner at (704) 332-9740.

PULSE
PULSE is one of the nation’s leading ATM/debit networks, currently serving more than 4,500 banks, credit unions and savings institutions across the country. PULSE is owned by Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). The network links cardholders with more than 265,000 ATMs, as well as POS terminals at retail locations nationwide.  The company is also a valued resource for industry research related to electronic payments and is committed to providing its participants with education on evolving products, services and trends in the payments industry. For more information, visit www.pulse-eft.com or contact Denise Stigge, Vice President, Association Relations at 800-420-2122 or dstigee@pulse-eft.com.

SecureWorks Managed Internet Security Program
With over 1,800 clients and 9,000 devices managed and monitored, SecureWorks has become the leading Managed Security Services Provider safeguarding more organizations than any other vendor. SecureWorks provides the most effective security services by leveraging our integrated security management platform, advanced security research and 100% GIAC certified experts. Please contact Andy Held at 404-486-4475.

Flood Determination/Flood Insurance
Southwest Financial services, Ltd. offers the real deal when it comes to quality pricing and services. For 20 years, the company has given lending institutions true-blue support in flood zone determinations, property reports and appraisals. It’s dedication to tackling these tasks with the best technologies and most responsive customer service that secures their solid, long-standing relationships with their clients. Contact Stephanie Bennett at (800) 733-3312 ext. 1750.

SHAZAM Debit Card/EFT Processing
SHAZAM delivers the tools community financial institutions need to compete with a level of personal service and reliability unmatched in the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) industry. As a member-owned and controlled network we answer directly to our financial institutions and focus on responding to their needs. SHAZAM is a not-for-profit organization and is not driven by profits or shareholder revenues. Instead, we are focused on delivering the products, services and pricing that make our participants’ debit card programs competitive.

Staples Office Supply Program
Staples, the world’s largest office superstore, is honored to be an endorsed member of CBA of GA. All members receive deeply discounted pricing, next day delivery and can use state-of-the-art technology to place their orders. Each program is custom designed for each bank. Let Staples help provide you with office supplies, business cards, printing, advertising specialties, janitorial products as well as bank specific products. Contact Brad Martin at (678) 200-8546.

Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Online Mortgage Lending
TBW is a wholesale lender focused solely on mortgage lending. Their set of principles is simple. They build strong relationships with community banks by providing cost-effective automated technologies, common sense underwriting and helpful customer service. Their approach is truly high-tech/high-touch, blending technology needs with your business objectives. Contact Lou Walls at (478) 453-3723.

Tellermate Currency Counter
Atlanta Computer Group - Tellermate counts loose coins, rolled coins, loose bills and strapped bills all on a single platform. Utilizing ACG dramatically reduces the time spent each day counting cash in your branch. Many tellers report up to an hour per day in time savings. The saved time can be sued to improve Full-Time Teller Equivalent, increase referrals, decrease liens, and improve customer service. Contact Phil Winn at (678) 458-9899.

TransFirst Merchant Services Processing
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, TransFirst is ranked among the top 12 largest processors in the U.S. and is the largest private processor not owned by a bank. With facilities in CO, NE, KS, CA, and WI, TransFirst serves more than 965 community banks, including 155,000 merchant customers, processing $21.5 billion in annual volume. Contact Kitty Battles at (770) 271-0994.

UPS Overnight
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronizing the movement of goods, information and funds. UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide and operates the largest franchise shipping chain, The UPS Store. To receive special savings on UPS air and worldwide express services, call (800) 325-7000 and refer to bid # CP780001922.

Zurich North America Financial Insurance Program
Zurich North America Financial Enterprises is one of the nation's leading bonding and insurance groups, providing innovative risk management solutions tailored for the financial services industry since 1890. They are one of the top three insurers of financial services institutions in the U.S. Products that meet customers' changing needs include fidelity bonds, property and casualty, professional liability, and electronic commerce protection. Contact Michael Holland at (770) 886-4103 or michael.holland@zurichna.com.