Sam Kilmer

Sam Kilmer is a managing director at Cornerstone Advisors. He leads the firm’s fintech advisory practice, working with industry providers, fintechs, and investors, and also leads selected strategy engagements with banks and credit unions. Kilmer is a nationally sought-after speaker and research author, a regular GonzoBanker contributor, and moderator of the Fintech Hustle podcast. Before joining Cornerstone, he worked at two midsize banks and two fintech firms, holding leadership roles across digital banking, strategic planning, partnerships, industry outreach, content marketing, system selection and implementation, contract negotiations, merger analysis and integration, and client consulting. His broad background gives him a practical view of how financial institutions and technology providers can work together to execute strategy and deliver change.