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FinovateFall
September 8-10, 2025
The Marriott Marquis Times SquareNew York

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, frequent contributor to GonzoBanker, Fintech Hustle, 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.

Agenda Sessions

  • Power Panel: Finding new opportunities in the digital age & the emerging experience age. Success stories & insights to help financial institutions find growth, drive revenue & future proof their business. How should you navigate the hype, know where to focus & do what actually needs to be done? How can you keep running the bank whilst reinventing the bank?

    1:55pm