In the first episode of Balance Sheet Banter, host Ryan Henley welcomes Brian Gilbert, newly appointed Chief Banking Officer at Empyrean Solutions and former Treasurer of Pinnacle Financial Partners and. Brian reflects on a 20+ year career that spanned extraordinary growth, multiple financial crises, and some of the most dramatic interest-rate and liquidity shifts the banking industry has ever seen.

The conversation explores how those experiences reshaped his view of interest rate risk, deposit behavior, and balance-sheet optionality - highlighting why many traditional models fell short during recent volatility. Brian also shares lessons on leadership, intellectual curiosity, and the importance of translating complex risk into clear decisions for executives and boards.

Blending technical insight with personal perspective, this episode sets the tone for thoughtful, real-world conversations about risk, strategy, and the future of banking.

Any conversation related to investments are directed toward institutional investors in the financial services industry. All commentary is for informational purposes only and not meant as investment advice. Some podcast guests may be clients of Stifel. Any testimonial by a guest is based on their own experiences and may not be other customer’s experiences. Testimonials do not guarantee future performance or success. No compensation is paid to guests of the Balance Sheet Banter podcast.The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel).  This communication is provided for information purposes only.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.  Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss.  © Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com 

In the first episode of Balance Sheet Banter, host Ryan Henley welcomes Brian Gilbert, newly appointed Chief Banking Officer at Empyrean Solutions and former Treasurer of Pinnacle Financial Partners and. Brian reflects on a 20+ year career that spanned extraordinary growth, multiple financial crises, and some of the most dramatic interest-rate and liquidity shifts the banking industry has ever seen.
The conversation explores how those experiences reshaped his view of interest rate risk, deposit behavior, and balance-sheet optionality - highlighting why many traditional models fell short during recent volatility. Brian also shares lessons on leadership, intellectual curiosity, and the importance of translating complex risk into clear decisions for executives and boards.
Blending technical insight with personal perspective, this episode sets the tone for thoughtful, real-world conversations about risk, strategy, and the future of banking.
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Any conversation related to investments are directed toward institutional investors in the financial services industry. All commentary is for informational purposes only and not meant as investment advice. Some podcast guests may be clients of Stifel. Any testimonial by a guest is based on their own experiences and may not be other customer&rsquo;s experiences. Testimonials do not guarantee future performance or success. No compensation is paid to guests of the Balance Sheet Banter podcast.The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). &nbsp;This communication is provided for information purposes only.&nbsp; Past performance does not guarantee future results.&nbsp; Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. &nbsp;Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss.&nbsp; &copy; Stifel, Nicolaus &amp; Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC &amp; NYSE | <a href="https://www.stifel.com">www.stifel.com</a>&nbsp;

Join Ryan Henley, Head of the Financial Institutions Strategy Group at Stifel, for some light-hearted conversations with executives from depository institutions and financial services companies talking on a range of business, work-life, and personal topics.

Any conversation related to investments are directed toward institutional investors in the financial services industry. All commentary is for informational purposes only and not meant as investment advice. Some podcast guests may be clients of Stifel. Any testimonial by a guest is based on their own experiences and may not be other customer’s experiences. Testimonials do not guarantee future performance or success. No compensation is paid to guests of the Balance Sheet Banter podcast.

The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel).  This communication is provided for information purposes only.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.  Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss.  © Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com 

Join Ryan Henley, Head of the Financial Institutions Strategy Group at Stifel, for some light-hearted conversations with executives from depository institutions and financial services companies talking on a range of business, work-life, and personal topics.
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Any conversation related to investments are directed toward institutional investors in the financial services industry. All commentary is for informational purposes only and not meant as investment advice. Some podcast guests may be clients of Stifel. Any testimonial by a guest is based on their own experiences and may not be other customer&rsquo;s experiences. Testimonials do not guarantee future performance or success. No compensation is paid to guests of the Balance Sheet Banter podcast.
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The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). &nbsp;This communication is provided for information purposes only.&nbsp; Past performance does not guarantee future results.&nbsp; Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. &nbsp;Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss.&nbsp; &copy; Stifel, Nicolaus &amp; Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC &amp; NYSE | <a href="https://www.stifel.com">www.stifel.com</a>&nbsp;

This podcast features candid conversations with financial services leaders on strategy, risk, and the experiences that shape banking today.

Balance Sheet Banter

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