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Finovate Awards
September 9, 2025
Winners announced at FinovateFall 2025

Sam Kilmer
Managing Director at Cornerstone Advisors
Speaker

Profile

Sam Kilmer leads Cornerstone Advisors’ fintech advisory practice working with industry providers, fintechs, and investors. He also leads selective strategy engagements with banks and credit unions. Sam’s prior experience includes leadership at two financial tech firms and two midsize banks including digital banking, marketing, analytics,implementations, partnerships, and strategy. He’s a nationally sought-after speaker, industry research author, host of Fintech Hustle podcast, and a contributor to GonzoBanker and the industry press. He is an innovation judge for Finovate and BAI and an active member of Association for Financial Technology (AFT). He studied at Regents College London with a bachelor’s in finance & international business from Ball State University.