JULY 2021 Vol. 71, Issue 7 FEATURES 40 ICBA's Top Lenders 2021 Our top lenders made the most of one of the toughest years in recent memory through personal connection, ingenuity and dedication to their communities. Here are the year's most successful loan producers in agriculture, commercial and consumer/ mortgage lending 50 Why community banks are acquiring nonbanks Acquiring a wealth management firm, fintech or other nonbank organization can unlock new opportunities, but experts say that finding the right business can be tricky 56 Fast track to fintech ICBA's ThinkTECH Accelerator has helped create a new ecosystem of community bankfriendly fintechs. Read about this year's cohort and their diverse mix of solutions 50 Cover: Photo by Kassie George Photography 56 40 independentbanker.org Q 1http://www.independentbanker.org