CONNECTIONS Lori Wilkerson (left) and Shaneé Kimber have been working with a local radio station on a financial education segment. Community Spirit Financial education for the masses Quality customer service means always going that extra mile. Here's how Morrill & Janes Bank & Trust set itself apart. By William Atkinson s a way to help it shine in the face of intense competition in the Kansas City, Kan. banking market, $602 million-asset Morrill & Janes 72 Q ICBA Independent Banker Q December 2018 A Bank & Trust in Merriam, Kan., has introduced a comprehensive financial education initiative for customers and others in the community that continues to grow and expand. " We think it is important for banks to provide financial education to their customers, " says Lori Wilkerson, retail banking manager. " A couple statistics that jumped out at us as we were researching Quick stat 47% Percent of employees who find it stressful dealing with their financial situation Source: PwC Photo: Steve Puppe