Missouri Bankers Association

What Missouri Bankers Association does

Missouri Bankers Association (MBA) is a private, nonprofit statewide trade association founded in 1891 and headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri. It represents the interests of banks and savings and loan financial institutions in Missouri, delivering advocacy at state and federal levels, regulatory compliance resources, professional education, networking, and member-exclusive services. MBA's portfolio spans a bimonthly industry magazine (The Missouri Banker, reaching 97% of Missouri's bankers), a peer-to-peer vendor referral platform (VendorPRO), a check-fraud prevention program (Thumbprint Signature, used by 100+ Missouri institutions and replicated in 38 states), an annual compensation and benefits survey covering nearly 100 full-time positions with multi-state benchmarking, a pre-employment background screening service through Accudata, flat-fee legal consultation (Bankers Consulting Services), a VEBA health benefits program with AssuredPartners, a member job board, and an audio podcast (Our Two Cents with MBA).

MBA operates a diversified revenue model anchored by recurring membership dues from Missouri banks and S&L institutions, augmented by transactional streams including conference and seminar registration fees (over 25 events annually), compensation survey report sales ($260-$500 per report), job board postings ($150-$450), event sponsorships and trade show exhibits, bimonthly magazine advertising, BCS legal fees, and Thumbprint supply sales. The association runs on an iMIS member-management platform and distributes through bimonthly print, weekly email, social channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram), podcast (Apple, Spotify), regional meetings across 7 Missouri regions, and signature conferences including the 136th Annual Convention, the 61st Banking on Women Conference, and the NextGen Leadership Conference. Customer segments are horizontal across all Missouri banks and S&Ls, with persona-level sub-programs for women in banking and emerging-leader cohorts. In April 2024, the Board ratified a strategic plan organized around four pillars: Advocacy and Government Affairs, Member Experience and Engagement, Service Optimization and Innovation, and Communications and Scale.

Name

Missouri Bankers Association

Legal name

Missouri Bankers Association

Website

https://mobankers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Missouri Bankers Association is a 134-year-old statewide nonprofit trade association representing Missouri banks and savings and loan institutions, delivering advocacy, compliance education, events, a bimonthly industry magazine, and member-exclusive services including fraud prevention, compensation surveys, legal consulting, and health benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Banking Trade Association Services

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Compliance Advisory (BPAHAFAB)

Keywords

• Banking trade association
• Banking advocacy
• Compliance education
• Check fraud prevention
• Compensation surveys

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: MBA is a statewide trade association representing the interests of banks and savings and loan financial institutions in Missouri. Membership provides access to all association benefits, services, and discounted pricing.
2. Event and Conference Fees: Revenue from registration fees for conferences (Compliance Conference, Banking on Women, NextGen Conference, etc.), seminars, schools, workshops, and regional meetings. Fee structures vary by event with member discounts.
3. Compensation Survey Sales: Bank Compensation and Benefits Survey results sold to participating members at discounted price ($260) and non-participating members ($500). Customized individual bank reports also available.
4. Sponsorships and Trade Shows: Sponsorship opportunities and exhibit space at MBA events offered exclusively to MBA endorsed partners and associate members, providing visibility and brand recognition.
5. Job Board Services: Fee-based job posting service for banks. Members receive discounts with pricing determined on word count and ad duration (minimum $150 for members, $450 for nonmembers).
6. Thumbprint Signature Program Supplies: Sale of inkless thumbprint pads, teller window displays, decals, and statement stuffers to participating banks and retailers at discounted prices.
7. Bankers Consulting Services: Flat fee-based legal service providing banks with cost-effective legal consultation on routine legal issues, loan documentation review, and policy preparation.
8. The Missouri Banker Magazine: Bimonthly magazine accepting display and classified advertising. The magazine provides the only means of reaching 97 percent of Missouri's bankers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Missouri Bankers Association (MBA) is a statewide trade association representing banks and savings and loan financial institutions in Missouri. It delivers member services including legislative and regulatory advocacy, compliance and professional education through conferences and seminars, member-only products such as the Thumbprint Signature check-fraud prevention program, the Bank Compensation and Benefits Survey, Accudata background checks, MBA VEBA health benefits, and Bankers Consulting Services legal consulting.

Product overview

Missouri Bankers Association offers a comprehensive portfolio of member services for Missouri banks, organized around education/training programs, member benefits, and industry publications. The core offerings include the Thumbprint Signature Program for fraud prevention, the Bank Compensation and Benefits Survey for market intelligence, and Accudata Background Check services. The association provides insurance benefits through MBA VEBA, legal consulting via Bankers Consulting Services, and a vendor referral platform called VendorPRO. Communication products include The Missouri Banker bimonthly magazine and the 'Our Two Cents with MBA' podcast. The association also organizes an extensive calendar of conferences, seminars, and training events throughout the year, including premier events like the Annual Convention, Banking on Women Conference, and NextGen Leadership Conference, along with sponsorship and advertising opportunities for associate members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Missouri Banker: A bimonthly magazine published by MBA focusing on issues affecting the Missouri banking community

Products and services

• Thumbprint Signature Program A check-fraud prevention program that supplies inkless thumbprint pads, teller window displays, decals, and statement stuffers to banks and retailers, enabling identification of non-customer check cashers and used by 100+ Missouri financial institutions.
• Bank Compensation and Benefits Survey Annual salary and benefits data product covering nearly 100 full-time bank positions across asset categories and geographic regions, sold to participating members at $260 and non-participating members at $500, with regional data available from five states.
• Accudata Background Check Services Pre-employment background screening services offered at discount to MBA members through Accudata Credit Systems, with hands-on analysis to customize screening processes.
• MBA VEBA Health Benefits A voluntary employees' beneficiary association providing affordable group health plans, administrative support, and wellness programs for Missouri's banking community in partnership with AssuredPartners of Central Missouri.
• Bankers Consulting Services Flat fee-based legal consulting service for MBA member banks covering routine banking law issues including loan documentation review, HR matters, garnishment, powers of attorney, UCC articles, bankruptcy, and policy preparation.
• VendorPRO A free peer-to-peer vendor referral platform exclusive to MBA-member banks, allowing bankers to share contacts and experiences with vendors they have used.
• MBA Job Board A job posting service for MBA member banks to advertise banking career opportunities, with postings distributed via MBA website, e-newsletter, and social media channels.
• The Missouri Banker Magazine A bimonthly magazine covering government relations, compliance, legal topics, and industry news for the Missouri banking community, reaching 97% of Missouri's bankers with display and classified advertising available.
• Our Two Cents with MBA Podcast A podcast series discussing banking topics, industry trends, and regulatory changes, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, featuring Federal Reserve representatives and other banking experts.
• Event Sponsorships and Trade Show Exhibits Event sponsorship and trade show exhibit opportunities offered exclusively to MBA endorsed partners and associate members at conferences such as the Annual Convention, Executive Management Conference, and specialized seminars.
• Education Conferences and Seminars An annual calendar of over 25 conferences, seminars, schools, and regional meetings covering compliance, BSA/AML, lending, leadership, IRA, and branch operations for member bank staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thumbprint Signature Program used by 100+ Missouri financial institutions and retailers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AssuredPartners of Central MissouricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBA VEBA has partnered with AssuredPartners of Central Missouri to expand access to more affordable and comprehensive health care for Missouri's banking community. The partnership provides member banks with more competitive group health plans through improved negotiations, enhanced administrative support, and expanded wellness programs.
• Accudata Credit SystemscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAccudata has been providing credit reports and background screening services to financial institutions since 1926. MBA offers pre-employment screening services at a discount to members. Accudata delivers comprehensive background checks with hands-on analysis and support to customize screening processes for banks' risk-based standards.
• BankTalentHQminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMBA's endorsed partner for talent management and job posting services. Banks posting on both MBA Job Board and BankTalentHQ receive a discount. BankTalentHQ connects top talent, including candidates outside the industry, to Missouri banks.
• Bankers Consulting Services (BCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCS provides flat fee-based legal services to participating MBA members. BCS attorneys specialize in banking and provide consultation on routine legal issues including loan documentation, HR issues, garnishment, powers of attorney, UCC articles, bankruptcy, and policy review for deposits, lending, operations, and more.
• Strunk (Strunk Access)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrunk Access provides Strunk Pricing and Strunk Risk Manager compliance software solutions. MBA features Strunk products as part of its endorsed partner offerings for member banks.
• Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBA collaborates with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City on Day at the Fed events and regulatory updates. Features Federal Reserve representatives on MBA's Our Two Cents podcast discussing supervisory operating principles and bank examination practices.
• Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBA collaborates with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on Day at the Fed events and regulatory updates. Features Federal Reserve representatives on MBA's Our Two Cents podcast discussing supervisory operating principles and bank examination practices.
• American Bankers Association (ABA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBA coordinates with ABA on national banking issues, nominations for ABA awards (Emerging Leaders Award), and perspectives in The Missouri Banker magazine. MBA nominates NextGen Leadership Award recipients for ABA recognition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Illinois Bankers Association: State banking trade association serving Illinois banks. Directly comparable in mission, services, and structure to MBA; likely the closest functional peer given geographic proximity and similar Midwest community-bank membership base.
• Kansas Bankers Association: Neighboring state banking association offering advocacy, education, compliance training, and conferences to Kansas banks. Operates the same membership-driven model with overlapping service categories and event portfolios.
• American Bankers Association: National trade association representing the U.S. banking industry. Directly comparable business model—membership dues, advocacy, education, conferences, and compliance resources—but operating at national scale versus MBA's single-state focus.
• Nebraska Bankers Association: Nebraska's state banking trade association. Comparable in mission, membership structure, and service lines; one of the five states for which MBA's compensation survey reports regional data, indicating active peer benchmarking.
• Ohio Bankers Association: Ohio state trade association for banks with comparable advocacy, education, and event offerings. One of the five states covered in MBA's regional compensation survey, signaling direct peer interaction.
• Indiana Bankers Association: Indiana state banking association providing comparable membership, education, and advocacy services. Functions as a peer benchmark for compensation data and event programming.
• Iowa Bankers Association: Iowa state trade association for banks with comparable advocacy, education, and member service offerings. Directly comparable in scope and structure, serving a similar Midwest community-bank constituency.

Broad incumbents

• Independent Community Bankers of America: National trade association focused specifically on community banks. Overlaps with MBA on advocacy, education, and compliance but operates nationally and segments around community-bank membership rather than state geography.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mobankers
• Facebookfacebook.com/mobankers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/missouri-bankers-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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