Turn Vendor Contracts Into a Strategic Advantage

Unlock savings, increase revenue, and build stronger partnerships with expert contract negotiation and vendor evaluation.

We help community banks and credit unions secure more from their vendor contracts—reducing costs, maximizing incentives, and improving long-term efficiency.

Whether you’re negotiating a new agreement or evaluating an existing contract, our expertise helps you identify opportunities for savings and stronger partnerships.

Banks and Credit Unions Putting Our Expertise to Work

We’re proud to be working alongside several forward-thinking institutions that recognize the value of strategic vendor management. By collaborating with our team, they’re achieving measurable results—whether that means immediate cost savings, long-term efficiencies, or enhanced service delivery.

• Pelican State Credit Union is partnering with us once again to optimize their check printing services contract. Having experienced the benefits of our process before, they’re aiming for even greater savings and improved terms that better support their members.
• River Valley Credit Union has engaged us to evaluate vendor opportunities that align with their evolving business strategy. By taking a proactive approach, they’re ensuring their contracts support growth and innovation across all service areas.

Each of these institutions is taking a strategic step forward—proving that the right vendor agreements can do more than support operations. They can strengthen your bottom line and position your FI for greater success.

“The right vendor agreement doesn’t just save you money—it sets the stage for long-term growth.”

— Kelly Flynn, National Director at ADVANTAGE

How We Help You Secure Better Outcomes

With decades of experience and deep industry insight, we help financial institutions navigate their most important vendor decisions with greater confidence—especially when it comes to critical technology contracts. Here’s how we support your success:

• Expert Contract Negotiation – Leveraging our market knowledge to secure the most competitive terms.
• Cost Reduction & Revenue Enhancement – Ensuring you get the best pricing while optimizing incentives and rebates.
• Unbiased Vendor Evaluations – Helping you assess all options to make informed, strategic decisions.
• Seamless Process Management – Whether you’re staying with a current vendor or exploring new options, we handle the heavy lifting—so you can stay focused on running your institution.

Start Optimizing Your Contracts Today

From core processing and card services to check printing and payment solutions, we advocate for your institution’s best interests—so you can focus on serving your account holders.

Looking to get maximum value from your vendors? Let’s talk about how we can help your institution get the best deals. Contact us to speak with an expert.

For explore ways to achieve greater growth, check out our webinar: Evaluating Critical Technology Options and Upgrading Your Digital Capabilities

Check out other topics:

• How to choose your core processor
• Technology Trends that are Attracting New Account Holders
• Do your digital offerings meet consumer needs?

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ADVANTAGE is a leading provider of consultation services for credit unions and community banks. With a long-standing 40-year history of excellence, we help our clients navigate the ever-changing financial landscape, providing solutions that give them a competitive advantage.  

We help community financial institutions grow non-interest income with account acquisition and deposit growth and overdraft privilege, and save time and money with vendor contract negotiation, and technology strategy and selection.   

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