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Discover actionable steps to better align your strategy with your long-term goals and risk tolerance. See how you can optimize profitability, enhance oversight and compliance, adapt to a dynamic market, and build decision making confidence.
ALCO Review key areas of focus may include:
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Deposit pricing and product strategies
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DCG peer analytics and trends
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High-performing ALCO best practices and how to prepare for your next exam
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Interconnectivity of unrealized losses, IRR, liquidity, capital, and survival
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Early warning systems for managing risk
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Strategies for managing through today’s challenging environment
Your complimentary ALCO review is a no-obligation process, but you'll unlock invaluable insights using your institution's data.
Tune-up your ALM process with a Strategy Development Session

“This was a great way to get to know DCG. Engaging dialog and insights shared. We had immediate actions that we could implement. It didn't take long to know that this was the right relationship.”
CEO
Bank or Credit Union
What to expect:
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Idea sharing between key stakeholders at your institution and DCG
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60-90 minute ALM session with a DCG consultant focusing on your data
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Reviews of policies, ALCO materials, and your critical areas of focus
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Address regulatory concerns and potential steps to improve your ALCO process
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Custom-tailored strategy recommendations for all aspects of your balance sheet
Strategy Development Team

Frank Farone
Frank is a Managing Director at Darling Consulting Group, and consults nationwide with CEOs and CFOs of financial institutions to increase earnings through the proactive management of capital, liquidity/funding risk, and interest rate risk. He is a frequent speaker and author on topics such as industry issues and trends, funding solutions, regulatory issues, interest rate risk management, capital management, and derivatives hedging techniques.
Frank was designated a “top-rated” speaker by FMS and is well known for his popular seminar “Turbo Charging Your ALCO Process” having helped thousands of bankers across the country.

Joe Kennerson
Joe is a Managing Director at Darling Consulting Group, where he works directly with senior management teams to build customized balance sheet strategies that improve earnings and manage risk. He strives to be an expert in overall Asset/Liability Management and educates ALCOs on the inevitable balance of financial performance and regulatory appeasement. Joe speaks at dozens of industry association events reaching thousands of bankers every year. He is an expert at helping bring clarity to the complex and delivers a high level of energy to his ALM presentations.

Eric Poulin
Eric is a Director at Darling Consulting Group where he assists community financial institutions with the delicate balance of optimizing earnings while prudently managing risk. In this role, he works collaboratively with ALCOs to develop comprehensive strategies related to all aspects of Asset/Liability Management. Eric strives to distill complex concepts into actionable intelligence and delights in bringing education to the industry.

Jeff Croteau
Jeff is a Director at Darling Consulting Group, where he assists financial institution executives in strengthening their Asset/Liability Management (ALM) processes. In this role, he provides custom solutions for managing interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and capital. Jeff is also knowledgeable in the areas of deposit strategies, regulatory compliance, and executive-level education.

Dan Farmer
Dan is a Senior Consultant at Darling Consulting Group, Daniel assists financial institution executives in strengthening their asset liability management (ALM) process. He provides custom solutions for managing interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and capital while maintaining a focus on strategy and optimizing earnings. Daniel also works closely with financial institution executives and teams to harness the power of data analytics to distill actionable insights and enhance strategic decisions using DCG’s Deposits360°®, Loans360°®, and Liquidity360°® platforms.