AI, Community Banking & Staying Relevant in Financial Services | Roger Beverage

In this episode of The Relevance Advantage, host Roger Beverage explore the rapidly shifting landscape of community banking in the age of AI, automation, and digital-first financial platforms. Drawing on over four decades of experience as a banker, regulator, attorney, and industry advocate, Roger shares his journey from small-town Nebraska to leading banking associations and later founding Beverage and Associates LLC.He discusses the growing threat posed by fintechs and neo-banks like Venmo, Chime, and PayPal, and why community banks must urgently adapt to remain relevant. The conversation highlights the real-world impact of bank closures, the importance of local financial institutions to communities, and the opportunities AI presents for banks willing to evolve.This episode is a call to action for community bankers to embrace innovation, strengthen relevance, and strategically position themselves for the future of financial services.