ADVANTAGE ACADEMY 2026
Exclusive Overdraft Training Experience
Where Strategy Meets Execution
Join ADVANTAGE in St. Louis for an exclusive, in-person training experience designed to strengthen overdraft program oversight, improve operational consistency, and support a service that delivers meaningful value to account holders.
ACADEMY brings together focused training, client discussion, and guidance from experienced program specialists in an environment built to help teams align expectations, strengthen processes, and manage their programs with greater confidence.
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Why ACADEMY
Practical training. Peer interaction. Direct access to ADVANTAGE experts.
ACADEMY delivers more than information. It provides meaningful learning experiences, valuable peer interaction, and direct access to ADVANTAGE professionals who understand the realities of managing overdraft programs.
Actionable Learning
Learn through instructor-led discussions, and hands-on exercises designed to reinforce concepts and support day-to-day program management.
Interactive Peer Discussion
Engage with other ADVANTAGE clients to share perspectives, compare approaches, and discover effective solutions that lead to better outcomes.
Access to Program Experts
Spend dedicated time with ADVANTAGE consultants, trainers, and subject matter experts who work closely with financial institutions every day.
Compliance Confidence
Strengthen program oversight and reinforce practices that support compliance and operational consistency to stay ahead of examiner expectations.
Program Overview
Training built around what matters most.
ACADEMY is structured to reinforce disciplined oversight, improve operational consistency, and support defensible compliance practices. Each session balances regulatory insight with applied learning tailored to ADVANTAGE’s overdraft clients.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Review regulatory expectations, examination considerations, and best practices for staying ahead of compliance — including UDAAP considerations, program defensibility and tips for exam readiness.
Operational Consistency & Reporting
Learn how effective monitoring, reporting, and analytics can strengthen program performance. Explore best practices for day-to-day management, employee education initiatives, and ongoing oversight.
Account Holder Communication & Strategy
Explore communication practices that support transparency, improve account holder understanding, and help teams maintain consistent service delivery through staffing changes.
Peer Exchange & Small-Group Learning
ACADEMY is intentionally interactive. You’ll participate in collaborative discussions to share perspectives, compare approaches, and leave with ideas and solutions you can apply immediately.
What You’ll Experience
Interactive learning designed for real-world application.
Interactive Learning
Participate in instructor-led sessions that combine practical application with meaningful discussion.
Peer Collaboration
Exchange ideas and perspectives with other ADVANTAGE clients in a focused learning environment.
Expert Guidance
Gain direct access to ADVANTAGE consultants and subject matter experts throughout the event.
Actionable Takeaways
Leave with strategies, ideas, and best practices you can implement immediately.
- Hands-on Software Demos and Exercises
- Interactive Working Discussions
- Dedicated Q&A Opportunities
- Networking with ADVANTAGE Clients
Who Should Attend
Designed for the teams responsible for overdraft program success.
ACADEMY is designed for professionals responsible for the oversight, administration, and performance of overdraft programs.
- Overdraft Privilege Managers & Administrators
- Collections Representatives
- Senior Managers Who Oversee the Overdraft Program
- Compliance Officers & Compliance Analysts
- Risk Officers & Risk Management Professionals
- Operations Officers
- Retail Banking Directors
Featured Speakers
Learn directly from ADVANTAGE experts.
Learn directly from experienced ADVANTAGE professionals who work with financial institutions across the country.
Cheryl Lawson
Executive Vice President, Compliance Review
Damian Babineaux
Senior Relationship Manager
Jennifer Peoples
Vice President, Product Management
Maggie Thompson
Training & Development Manager
Additional ADVANTAGE subject matter experts may participate throughout the program.
CPE Credits
Earn up to 9 CPE credits.
ACADEMY attendees may earn up to 9 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits while participating in the program.
Additional details regarding fields of study, program level, prerequisites, NASBA information, and sponsor details are available on the CPE Credits page.
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Join us at the historic St. Louis Union Station Hotel.
Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, the hotel combines historic architecture with modern amenities and provides convenient access to restaurants, attractions, and transportation.
Hotel accommodations are subject to availability after the room block deadline.
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What Past Attendees Are Saying
Why clients value the ACADEMY experience.
“There is much more to the program than I realized. We discovered reports we weren’t using and left with a plan to incorporate them into our regular processes.”
“The training was very helpful and engaging. We left with ideas we can implement right away, including tools that will help us better manage account holder interactions.”
“As someone new to managing the program, the material was easy to understand, and the ADVANTAGE team created an environment where questions were welcomed.”
See you in St. Louis.
Join ADVANTAGE clients from across the country for three days of focused training, interactive discussion, and guidance from the ADVANTAGE team.
Registration is complimentary for ADVANTAGE clients.
- Hands-on software training and demos
- Educational materials
- Interactive sessions
- Client discussion
- Up to 9 CPE credits