
The Trust Ampersand
Podcast.
Conversations with bankers, regulators, investors and finance leaders on what’s next in banking and fintech.
▶Emerging Risks in Banking: Cyber, Business, and Beyond
In this episode of the Ampersand Podcast, Ampersand CEO Kelly A. Brown sits down with Paul Haas and Jay Shelton of Marsh McLennan...
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▶Inside the 2025 CFO Cash Confidence Survey with Ampersand
In this episode of The Trust Ampersand Podcast, CEO Kelly A. Brown and Nicole Balistreri, Director of Marketing and Communications, unpack the top-line...
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▶What’s Next for Fintech and Banking in 2026
Ampersand welcomes American Fintech Council CEO Phil Goldfeder to discuss what’s next in fintech and banking in 2026.
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▶The Ampersand Origin Story: An Interview with CEO Kelly Brown
In this episode, Ampersand CEO Kelly A. Brown discusses her career path, her decision to launch Ampersand, and what’s next for the company...
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▶Banking Industry Advice for New Grads
On this episode of The Trust Ampersand Podcast, host Nicole Balistreri chats with Angel Zavala, Liquidity Investments Analyst at Ampersand, about his career...
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▶What Makes a Bank “Safe?”
What actually makes a bank safe? In this episode of The Trust Ampersand Podcast, host Nicole Balestreri, Ampersand’s Director of Marketing, sits down...
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▶What PE Firms Need to Know: Investing in Fintech
Join Ampersand CEO Kelly A. Brown and Patriot Financial Partners COO Tom Cestare as they explore the opportunities and challenges of fintech investing...
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▶A Regulatory First Look: Discussing What’s Next in Fintech and Banking
Ampersand Co-Founder and CEO Kelly A. Brown kicks off Season 2 alongside John Reichert, Chair of Financial Institutions at Reinhart Boerner. Together, they...
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▶Ampersand Explains: The Complexities of Bond Proceeds Management
Hosted by Ampersand’s Senior Vice President Tracy Brymer, this podcast explores the complexities of bond proceeds management. Featuring special guests Bingham Arbitrage Rebate...
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▶Guiding Consumers Through Today’s Banking Landscape
Ampersand Founder and CEO Kelly Brown provides an in-depth comparison of modern fintechs and traditional banks, discussing their key differences along with the...
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▶Deposit Insurance Coverage and Rate Changes: Ampersand’s Protection Guide
Ampersand Co-Founder and CEO Kelly Brown along with Chief Deposit Officer Michael Mainka talk about today’s economic forecast, falling rates, and protecting your...
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▶The Case for Increased Deposit Insurance Limits
Ampersand’s Chief Strategy Officer, Reid Thomas, and Director of Marketing, Nicole Balistreri, delve into the implications of increasing deposit insurance limits, exploring how...
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▶Safety & Soundness: The Deposit Insurance Fund
Ampersand CEO and founder Kelly Brown joins Chief Strategy Officer Reid Thomas for a discussion around the deposit insurance fund, its current size,...
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