Profile of a Highly-Successful, Cannabis-Friendly Bank

November 20, 2025 | Live | 1PM EST | 90 Minutes

In many regards, financial institutions with successful cannabis banking programs are no different than other institutions with a well-executed niche banking strategy.  There are certain characteristics, however, that stand out as unique to cannabis-friendly FIs in terms of size, market location, risk profile and growth opportunities.  Equally important, the most successful of this pioneering group display commonalities in how they operate, manage risk and attract new customers. 

In this complimentary webinar, we examine the characteristics of these forward-thinking institutions and feature an in-depth profile into one bank turning high-risk into high-growth with a cannabis line of business. 

Guided by Green Check subject matter experts with experience building over 180 state, regional and national cannabis banking programs, topics covered include:

  • Defining characteristics of successful cannabis-friendly banks and credit unions
  • The opportunities and strategic initiatives behind today’s cannabis banking programs
  • How successful programs operate, manage compliance efficiently and scale growth
  • An in-depth case study from a Green Check client from initial ideation to growth

As always, each webinar ends with a participant Q&A, so you can ask the questions most relevant to your institution.

Takeaways

  • Copies of all presentation materials
  • 90-day access to the recording 

Who Should Attend:

  • Board members
  • CEO
  • CFO
  • Compliance and risk officers
  • Branch operations managers
  • Business development teams
  • Lending officers
  • Marketing and communications teams
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Presenters

Angela Arnett-Corson

Director, Education & Training, Green Check

Angela Arnett-Corson has over 30 years in Information Technology and Security, including both Executive IT Management and IT Audit and Compliance. Angela’s primary focus throughout her career has been within the financial services industry, helping institutions through; systems implementation and oversight, IT strategic planning, risk management, IT general controls, regulatory compliance, internal and external auditing of both private and public entities. Angela is new to the Green Check team, but her experience will be an asset in her new role overseeing the Green Check education and training programs.

Stacy Litke

VP, Banking Programs, Green Check

Stacy Litke is VP of Banking Programs at Green Check Verified with decades of experience in the financial services industry.  Time spent in retail, lending, operations, and technology — and from the seats of a community banker, fintech executive, and consultant — has provided Stacy with a comprehensive view of the industry.  Prior to joining Green Check, Stacy was SVP of Operations for a Massachusetts-based, $900 million institution.  Today, she uses her collective experience to help financial institutions with compliant cannabis banking programs.