Sound Community Bank CEO One of 14 Leaders at Treasury Financial Literacy Roundtable
Sound Community Bank CEO Laurie Stewart was one of 14 community bank leaders invited to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Literacy Roundtable, where she offered recommendations for updating the National Strategy. She highlighted the bank’s financial education programs and plans to integrate new insights into its local outreach.
1. Roundtable Participation
Laurie Stewart joined U.S. Treasury officials and 13 other community bank leaders in Washington, D.C. to discuss updates to the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, sharing her recommendations on enhancing financial education.
2. Ongoing Financial Education Initiatives
Sound Community Bank has a history of supporting financial literacy through employee volunteerism, classroom presentations, nonprofit partnerships and participation in ABA Foundation programs such as Teach Children to Save and Get Smart About Credit.
3. Future Implementation Plans
Stewart plans to integrate insights gained from peer discussions into the bank’s local outreach efforts to strengthen consumer financial confidence and resilience across all life stages.