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Joleen Williams Promoted to Retail Manager
Heartland Bank and Trust Company is proud to announce the promotion of Joleen Williams to retail manager. Williams, who has over 50 years of banking experience, most recently as a senior retail banker, is located at Heartland Bank’s Quincy branch on Maine Street.
Employee Stories: Nick Nosalik
Nick’s Perspective - Relationship-Building and Commitment to Midwestern Values
Maricela Torres Gomez Promoted to Mortgage Banker
Heartland Bank and Trust Company is proud to announce the promotion of Maricela Torres Gomez to mortgage banker. Torres Gomez, who has six years of experience in retail banking as a senior relationship banker, is located at Heartland Bank’s Peru branch on Shooting Park Road.
Yieateashea Richard Promoted to Retail Manager
Heartland Bank and Trust Company is proud to announce the promotion of Yieateashea Richard to retail manager. Richard, who has 20 years of experience in customer service and three years in retail banking as a teller, is located at Heartland Bank’s West Market branch in Bloomington.
The Dangers of AI in Financial Fraud: How to Protect Yourself
Imagine this: You’re at home, checking your bank account online. A pop-up message suddenly appears, claiming to be from your bank, Heartland Bank. It asks you to verify your identity by clicking a link or entering your personal information. The message looks so convincing—complete with logos, design and tone—that you act quickly. But by the time you realize something’s wrong, it’s too late. The message wasn’t from your bank at all. It was a sophisticated scam using AI to trick you.
The Strategy Map Vol 4: How Can I Turn My Portfolio into a Consistent Income Stream?
Most clients we work with need to supplement their Social Security and/or pension income by taking distributions from their portfolio to cover ongoing expenses. Insert the “Bucket Strategy” to solve this need.
Protect Yourself from Crypto-Related Fraud and Investment Scams
Cryptocurrency is a growing trend, offering investment opportunities but also attracting fraudsters targeting unsuspecting individuals. At Heartland Bank, we want to help you avoid falling victim to fraud and scams. Here’s a look at the risks and how to protect yourself.
Thomas Amlie Joins Heartland Bank as a Commercial Lender
Heartland Bank and Trust Company proudly announces the hiring of Thomas Amlie as Commercial Lender. Amlie has eight years of banking experience, four years in commercial lending. He will be located at Heartland Bank’s Waterloo branch at 4020 Bankers Blvd.
Five Factors That Impact Your Credit Score
Your credit score is a three-digit number that plays an important role in qualifying you for everything from loans and credit cards to apartment rentals and some insurance policies. It usually falls between 300 and 850 (a higher number is better) and its calculation has a lot to do with the five factors explained below.