Stacey Bryant
Director
Stacey Bryant brings nearly 20 years of financial services and fintech expertise to Cornerstone Advisors, with a unique ability to translate community insights into executive-level strategic initiatives that align mission with margin. As a planner and strategist, she excels at converting grassroots ideas into executable roadmaps that deliver measurable growth and meaningful community impact.
Before joining Cornerstone, Stacey held an executive position at CheckAlt, a B2B banking and fintech firm, where she led the credit union relationships division. She partnered with financial institutions to develop digital transformation strategies and identify strategic payments and treasury solutions that expanded access without compromising profitability.
Prior to CheckAlt, Stacey progressed through multiple roles at American Airlines Federal Credit Union, from member services to branch management. During her tenure, she spearheaded innovative solutions specifically designed to serve unbanked and underserved populations, demonstrating how community-centered product development drives both consumer growth and social impact.
Stacey began her career as a personal banker at JP Morgan Chase, where she recognized the critical gap between available financial services and community financial literacy. This foundation shaped her understanding of how strategic education and appropriate product matching transform both individual outcomes and institutional performance metrics.
A committed advocate for financial inclusion, Stacey is an active member of the African American Credit Union Coalition. She holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College and is currently completing her Interdisciplinary Studies degree at UMass Amherst through the University Without Walls program at the Isenberg School of Management.
In an era of rapid technological advancement, Stacey operates by Maya Angelou's timeless wisdom: "People may forget what you say, people may forget what you do, but they'll never forget how you made them feel." This philosophy guides her work in helping financial institutions build lasting relationships with the communities they serve, ensuring that innovation enhances the human connection at the heart of successful community banking.