Michael Beird

Founding Partner Association for Cannabis Banking

James Michael Beird is a seasoned financial services executive, customer experience strategist, and SaaS education leader with over 30 years of experience driving growth, compliance, and innovation. He co-founded BankersHub and BankerCollege, training over 40,000 professionals and delivering high-impact learning programs to financial institutions nationwide. As Managing Practice Director at J.D. Power, he led an $18M research division advising Fortune 500 companies and federal regulators on customer satisfaction and retention. Michael is a published author with Wiley and a recognized expert in digital transformation, compliance education, and performance metrics such as NPS, CSAT, and KPI dashboards. His insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and CBS News, and he holds an MBA from Cornell University.

GROWTH BY DESIGN: BUILDING SMARTER FOR A RAPIDLY CHANGING MARKET

3:40 PM Presentation: Cannabis Banking– Navigating the Evolving Compliance Landscape

As the cannabis industry continues to expand, banking leaders must stay ahead of shifting regulations, evolving risks, and emerging opportunities. This session will provide a comprehensive update on the current state of cannabis banking in the U.S., including the latest federal and state guidelines, compliance considerations, and risk management strategies. Whether you’re actively serving CRBs or evaluating the opportunity, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate this rapidly changing space with confidence. Attendees will gain insights into:

Researching whether the Cannabis market is right for your institution
Understanding the legal complexities surrounding cannabis-related businesses (CRBs)
Building rails for identifying and onboarding cannabis customers to remain in compliance in case of audits

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Michael.

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