Connecting Bankers. Sharing Insights. Driving Success.

The FBA is proud to offer a variety of peer group opportunities for banking professionals. These groups provide a platform to connect, collaborate, and grow—fostering meaningful conversations, sharing best practices, and addressing the unique challenges facing today’s banking industry.

Participation in FBA peer groups is exclusive to bank and trust members.

If you’re an employee of an FBA member bank or trust and are interested in joining a peer group, please click here to fill out the interest form or email Maria Crume at [email protected].

What Are FBA Peer Groups?
FBA peer groups are exclusive, member-driven forums that bring together banking professionals in similar roles or areas of expertise. Each group provides a confidential space to exchange ideas, solve problems, and stay informed on industry trends and regulatory updates.
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Why Join a Peer Group?

• Build Relationships: Expand your professional network by connecting with peers from across Florida.
• Collaborate: Share insights and experiences to tackle common challenges together.
• Stay Informed: Gain access to timely updates, tools, and resources relevant to your role.
• Develop Leadership: Strengthen your skills and grow professionally with the support of like-minded peers.

Available Peer Groups
The FBA offers peer groups tailored to a variety of banking roles and interest areas, including:

• CFOs
• CIOs/CTOs
• Compliance & Risk Officers
• COOs
• Florida’s Future Banking Leaders (FFBL)
• Fraud Mitigation
• General Counsel
• HR Professionals
• Marketing Professionals
• Trust Professionals
• Independent Trust Professionals

While each peer group is designed around a particular role or area of focus, participation isn’t limited by title. Anyone from an FBA member bank who has an interest in the group’s topics or wants to learn more about that area of banking is welcome to join and take part in the discussion.

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​Interested in Participating as a Speaker?
We’re always looking for subject matter experts to speak at upcoming peer group meetings. If you’re interested in serving as a guest speaker and sharing your expertise with Florida’s banking community, please contact Maria Crume to tell us more about your topic areas and interest.

Learn more and join a Peer Group!

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​Upcoming Meetings

COOs
March 18, 2026 | 10-11 am (Virtual)
Topic: From Legacy to Leadership: Ensuring Continuity as Baby Boomers Retire

​Marketing Professionals
April 7, 2026 | 10-11 am (Virtual)
Topic: State of the Retail Banking Industry ​

Florida's Future Banking Leaders (FFBL)
April 16, 2026 | 10-11 am (Virtual)
Topic: The Power of Networking

​CIOs/CTOs
April 29, 2026 | 10-11 am (Virtual)
Topic: Your Actionable Roadmap to Practical AI Value

Fraud Mitigation
May 12, 2026 | 10-11 am (Virtual)

​Compliance & Risk Officers
May 19, 2026 | 10-11 am (Virtual)

General Counsel
May 20, 2026 | 10-11 pm (Virtual)

HR Professionals
May 27, 2026 | 10-11 am (Virtual)
Topic: Pooled Employer Plans

Independent Trust Professionals
Q2 2026 - Date TBD (Virtual)

CFOs
Q3 2026 - Date TBD (Virtual)