2026 Pub. 15 Strategic Partner Directory

ENDORSED VENDORS Bank Compensation Consulting Richard Bratten 1004 Big Goose Rd. Sheridan, WY 82801 (303) 482-1844 rich.bratten@bcc-usa.com bcc-usa.com Bank Compensation Consulting (BCC) specializes in assisting financial institutions with the evaluation of their compensation programs nationwide to help community banks attract, retain and incentivize key personnel. With BCC’s help, banks identify opportunities to create customized plans that align the interests of shareholders, directors and officers while ensuring that all regulatory, tax and accounting issues are properly evaluated and addressed. BCC also helps identify ways to offset plan costs through bank-owned life insurance (BOLI), representing all major BOLI providers in the market. BCC has helped more than 600 banks in 40 states with an expert team that includes CPAs, CFPs®, attorneys, MBAs and current/former bank directors. Regional Managing Director Richard Bratten, a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), has worked in this market for over two decades, bringing unparalleled expertise and proactive, high-touch service to community bankers. BCC is committed to providing best-in-class service to its clients with its in-house team of professionals and proprietary service platform, backed by its SAS70/ SSAE16/SOC certification. CNB Custody Michelle Thomas 225 Main St. Seneca, KS 66538 (800) 680-0340 mthomas@communitynationalbank.net cnbcustody.com CNB Custody specializes in holding alternative assets in IRAs, including real estate, precious metals, cryptocurrency, bank stock and other non-traded investments. When your investors want to purchase bank stock with IRA funds or customers ask about real estate, crypto or other investments in IRAs, we are the experts to help make this happen. We are not financial advisors, and we will not ask them to invest more than they wish, so they can keep the remaining funds with your bank. With more than 35 years of IRA experience, CNB Custody has built a reputation for providing exceptional service, record-keeping accuracy and competitive fees. CNB is an award-winning custodian with over $3.5 billion in assets under custody. A member of the Retirement Industry Trust Association, CNB can assist with Roth, Traditional and SEP IRAs. Executive Benefits Network Joe Jones 4601 W. 6th St., Ste. A Lawrence, KS 66049 (785) 838-9800 jjones@ebn-design.com ebn-design.com EBN specializes in the design, administration and informal financing of executive compensation and benefit plans, as well as the procurement of bank-owned life insurance programs. Gallagher/Hunt Financial Group Tim Hunt 4250 Congress St., Ste. 200 Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 906-4728 tim_hunt@ajg.com ajg.com Gallagher/Hunt Financial Group solely works with community banks. They help to implement short-term compensation strategies, incentive plans and long-term benefit plans that retain key executives with protection at retirement, death, disability and change in control. They also provide peer supporting data to help management, the compensation committee and the board make these decisions. intellicents Craig Korol 10333 E. 21st St. N., Ste. 203 Wichita, KS 67206 (316) 789-0321 craig.korol@intellicents.com intellicents.com Provides 401(K) services including plan and participant education as well as executive compensation strategies, BOLI options, personal financial planning and wealth management. 36 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

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