In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Pat Culkin, the President and CEO of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). The AFP is the premier global professional society for treasury andfinance professionals with a network of over 16,000 members. They discuss Pat's unique career journey, the impact of the AFP conference, the importance of connecting professionals globally, and the challenges and opportunitiespresented by technology in the treasury and finance industry. Pat shares insights on the future of AFP conferences, the organization's international expansion, and the evolving role of finance professionals in a rapidly changing landscape.

Links:

Pat Culkin on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-culkin-5981032/

AFP on the Web: https://www.financialprofessionals.org/

Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-whisperer%E2%80%99s-talkcast-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer Network on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasurywhisperernetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast is a production of Treasury Whisperer Studio and Treasury Whisperer LLC © 2025-2026

Any re-broadcast, re-transmission or other use of this podcast without the expressed written consent of Treasury Whisperer LLC is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or prior employers or affiliated organizations. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or timeliness.

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperers Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe is joined by members of the Dead Bankers Society - Stacy Bjornstad, Greg Lloyd, and Zoya Lieberman. They discuss key topics in the financial services industry. The conversation covers the origins of the Dead Bankers Society, debates on innovation between fintechs and banks, the necessity of instant payments, and the implications of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes. The panelists share their insights and experiences, emphasizing the importance of open and honest discussions in the financial services world.

Audio from Saturday Night Live is Courtesy of NBCUniversal

Links:

Stacy Bjornstad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-bjornstad/

Greg Lloyd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryjlloyd/

Zoya Lieberman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoya-lieberman/

Dead Bankers Society on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deadbankerssociety/

Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-whisperer%E2%80%99s-talkcast-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer Network on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasurywhisperernetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast is a production of Treasury Whisperer Studio and Treasury Whisperer LLC © 2025-2026

Any re-broadcast, re-transmission or other use of this podcast without the expressed written consent of Treasury Whisperer LLC is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or prior employers or affiliated organizations. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or timeliness.

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Craig Jeffery, Founder and Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer LLC (www.strategictreasurer.com). They discuss Craig's journey into the treasury field, the evolving landscape of treasury and payments, and the impact of AI on treasury operations. They explore the challenges faced by corporate treasurers, the trends in treasury management systems, and the significance of recent acquisitions in the treasury tech space. The conversation highlights the need for modernization and adaptation in the treasury sector as it navigates throughrapid technological advancements and regulatory changes.

Links:

Craig Jeffery on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategictreasurer/

Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-whisperer%E2%80%99s-talkcast-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer Network on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasurywhisperernetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast is a production of Treasury Whisperer Studio and Treasury Whisperer LLC © 2025-2026

Any re-broadcast, re-transmission or other use of this podcast without the expressed written consent of Treasury Whisperer LLC is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or prior employers or affiliated organizations. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or timeliness.

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperers TalkCast, host Seth Marlowe welcomes Peter Tapling, Founder and Managing Partner at PTap Advisory LLC (https://ptapadvisory.com/), a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor in the payments industry. They delve into the evolution of payment systems, particularly focusing on the rise of faster payments and the challenges faced by financial institutions in the U.S. Peter shares insights from his extensive experience, including his role in the development of NACHA's Phixius product, which aims to enhance account validation and safety in payments. Peter highlights the current state of real-time payments in the U.S. and emphasizes the importance of ubiquity and interoperability, explaining how the lack of these qualities in the U.S. hampers the adoption of instant payments.

Links:

Peter Tapling on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptap/

Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-whisperer%E2%80%99s-talkcast-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer Network on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasurywhisperernetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast is a production of Treasury Whisperer Studio and Treasury Whisperer LLC © 2025-26

Any re-broadcast, re-transmission or other use of this podcast without the expressed written consent of Treasury Whisperer LLC is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or prior employers or affiliated organizations. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or timeliness.

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Kris Chester, COO Emeritus at Kestra Financial (www.kestrafinanical.com). Kris is a seasoned leader in financial services, who shares insights from her 40-year career, her transition into retirement, and the importance of balancing work and family. She discusses her experiences at Kestra Financial and Wells Fargo, the challenges of merging corporate cultures, and the emotional aspects of stepping away from a high-powered role. She emphasizes the significance of caring in leadership and the evolving landscape of wealth management.

Links:

Kris Chester on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-chester-227b1636/

Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-whisperer%E2%80%99s-talkcast-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer Network on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasurywhisperernetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast is a production of Treasury Whisperer Studio and Treasury Whisperer LLC © 2025-26

Any re-broadcast, re-transmission or other use of this podcast without the expressed written consent of Treasury Whisperer LLC is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or prior employers or affiliated organizations. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or timeliness.

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast,host Seth Marlowe is joined by Joseph Neu, Founder and CEO of NeuGroup (www.neugroup.com). NeuGroup helps corporate finance and treasury professionals reach their full,professional and personal potential and assist their members and their teams in driving success for their companies, customers, peers and themselves. Joseph discusses the evolution of the organization, its role in supporting treasuryand finance leaders, and the importance of peer validation. They explore the challenges and opportunities in treasury management, particularly in the context of uncertainty and the rapid pace of change driven by technology and AI. Looking ahead to 2026, they discuss the need for treasury to be seen as a value creator and the potential for new initiatives within NeuGroup.

Links:

Joseph Neu on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephneu/

Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-whisperer%E2%80%99s-talkcast-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer Network on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasurywhisperernetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast is a production of Treasury Whisperer Studio and Treasury Whisperer LLC © 2025

Any re-broadcast, re-transmission or use of this podcast without the expressed written consent of Treasury Whisperer LLC is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or prior employers or affiliated organizations. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or timeliness.

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe is joined by Matthew Kelley, Director of FINTOP Network (www.fintopcapital.com/network). They discuss the evolving landscape of banking and fintech. Matt shares insights on the role of compliance in fintech investments, the impact of COVID on banking innovation, and the importance of AI and automation in reducing banking expenses. Matt also highlights the role of credit unions in fintech, emerging trends in embedded finance, and the misconceptions that both fintech founders and banks have about working together.

Links:

Matthew Kelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-kelley-7189753/

Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-whisperer%E2%80%99s-talkcast-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer Network on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasurywhisperernetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast is a production of Treasury Whisperer Studio and Treasury Whisperer LLC © 2025

Any re-broadcast, re-transmission or use of this podcast without the expressed written consent of Treasury Whisperer LLC is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or prior employers or affiliated organizations. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or timeliness.

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast,host Seth Marlowe is joined by Nicole Meyer, Founder and Managing Partner of The Meyer Partnership (www.meyerpartnership.com), an executive search firm for the global financial services industry. In this engaging conversation, Nicole shares her insights on the evolving landscape of the banking industry, the importance of upskilling especially around AI, and the role of candidates as problem solvers. She emphasizes the significance of networking and personal branding in career development, as well as the art of storytelling in recruitment and leadership. Nicole provides practical advice for candidates looking to enhance their resumes and interview skills, while also discussing the impact of technology and digital assets on the future of banking.

Links:

Nicole Meyer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemeyertmp/

Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-whisperer%E2%80%99s-talkcast-podcast/⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer Network on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasurywhisperernetwork/⁠⁠⁠

The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast is a production of Treasury Whisperer Studio and Treasury Whisperer LLC © 2025

Any re-broadcast, re-transmission or use of this podcast without the expressed written consent of Treasury Whisperer LLC is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or prior employers or affiliated organizations. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or timeliness.