Stifel's Community Bank Symposium Presented with the ICBA

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
November 12-14, 2025 | Register | Hotel

Stifel, in collaboration with the Independent Community Bankers of America, is excited to announce this year’s Community Bank Symposium on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, Nov. 12-14.

With a focus on community bank executives and the challenges they are facing, the symposium will feature insight and conversation on topical industry, economic, market, investment, and balance sheet issues.

In addition to educational sessions, the symposium offers the opportunity for executives to network and talk among themselves. Group activity options include golf, fishing charters, cooking experience, and guided tours.

Continued Professional Education (CPE)
Receive up to 7 continued professional education (CPE) credits for participating in the morning educational sessions. Digital certificates will be distributed to all attendees who meet participation requirements following the symposium.

Hotel Accommodations – Book your stay
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island | 130 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
$219/night | Extended stays available | Room block available until Oct. 14
Room cancellations must be made 5 days prior to arrival.

Wednesday, November 12
Arrival – Free time

Thursday, November 13
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
8:30 – 11:45 a.m. | Educational Sessions
11:45 a.m. | Lunch
12:30 p.m. | Guest Activities (golf, charter fishing, cooking experience, and guided tours)
7:00 p.m. | Reception/Dinner

Friday, November 14
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Educational Sessions 12:15 p.m. – Boxed Lunch

Session Topics (subject to change)
  • State of the Banking Industry
  • Investment Strategies
  • Relative Value in the Municipal Credit and Mortgage Markets
  • Markets Overview
  • Regulatory/Legislative Landscape
  • Community Banking; A Look to the Future
  • Hedging Strategies Today and What Could Come

Group Activities

All guests are invited to join us in group activities (golf, charter fishing, cooking experience and guided tours) that we have planned for the afternoon on Thursday, Nov. 13. A separate email with options to choose an activity (gratis) will be sent to guests after they have registered.

Continued Professional Education (CPE) | Field of Study: Finance
As part of Stifel Fixed Income’s ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Education (CPE), all attendees can earn up to 7 credits for verified attendance at this group-live seminar. No prerequisites or advanced preparation is required. All course levels are intermediate. For CPE questions or additional information, please contact Christine Barraco at (631) 656-4419 or cbarraco@stifel.com

Stifel Fixed Income is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org