Insights

Notes from
the search seat.

Analysis and guidance on the California community & regional banking market, from 25 years of doing one thing — in three tracks.

Track 01

Market Intelligence

California bank M&A, rates, margins and credit — and what the moves mean for lending talent.

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Track 02

Hiring & Retention

For the banks: how to hire producers and credit officers and keep them through a cycle.

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Track 03

Career Moves

For the bankers: when to move, when to stay, and how to read an offer or a merger.

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