ALM First Hires Experienced Veteran for Bank Consultant Position

DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC, a leading strategic partner for financial advisory services, has hired Bob Stevens, an industry professional with deep experience to focus on enhancing relationships within the banking community. As the firm's new Bank Consultant, Mr. Stevens has a rich background, previously serving with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Reuters America, Bridge Information Systems and Knight-Ridder Financial.

"Bob brings many years of financial expertise to his work with ALM First," said Angela Calvert, Partner. "He has the knowledge and skills that will make him an asset to both the banking community and our organization."

Before joining ALM First, Mr. Stevens held executive-level banking positions, with special expertise in commercial and real estate lending. Most recently, he managed an investment portfolio for Van Oil Company. In his work with ALM First, Mr. Stevens will be responsible for developing relationships with community banks; increasing awareness of the firm's ability to provide expert, impartial ALM and investment portfolio advice; and helping improve the bottom lines of ALM First clients.

"I'm excited to be working with the bright, innovative people at ALM First," Stevens said. "The firm takes a very strategic, intelligent approach to helping clients manage portfolio risk, enhance their balance sheets, and navigate regulatory challenges. ALM First's primary objective is to always put clients' interests first, nurturing relationships. This is one of the many things that attracted me to this firm."

Since 1995, ALM First has paired advanced technology with skilled expertise to provide financial institutions with the solid, commission-free advice they need to improve their performance. With more than $18 billion in investments under management, ALM First is an SEC-registered investment advisor to financial institutions across the country.

For more information, visit www.almfirst.com.

About ALM First
ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC is a leading, trusted strategic partner for financial advisory services. With more than $18 billion of investments under management, ALM First is an SEC-registered investment advisor, acting as an unbiased third party, offering commission-free, fee-based services to over 175 financial institutions across the country.  Since 1995, financial institutions have relied on our industry expertise in formulating strategies to manage risk and enhance return to help them manage their balance sheets and investment portfolios. For more information, call (800) 752-4628, or visit www.almfirst.com.

CONTACT:  Mike Ensweiler, ALM First | (800) 752-4628 ext. 118 | [email protected]  

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