Podcasts about sundie seefried

What is Bank Secrecy, and why are cash-heavy businesses like cannabis dispensaries, casinos, and laundromats treated the same?Did regulators understand that they forced cannabis businesses were once forced into "criminal" banking practices?Banking is available to the cannabis industry, but what are the differences?We discuss the complexities of navigating federal and state regulations, the impact of the SAFE(R) Banking Act, and the differences between state-chartered and federally-chartered banks in handling cannabis-related transactions. Sundie also discusses the challenges of credit card processing for cannabis businesses and the emerging issues around hemp derivatives. Get a firsthand look at the strategies behind vetting and managing risky clients and what the future holds as the cannabis industry matures and evolves. If you're interested in the intersection of finance, regulation, and cannabis, this episode is packed with valuable insights and industry expertise. Perfect for cannabis entrepreneurs, banking professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the rapidly changing landscape of cannabis finance.We sit down with Sundie Seefried to discuss the following:Explaining Bank SecrecyDifferences in Banking Hemp vs. CannabisVisa/MasterCard:  What is needed?And so much more Topics and Timestamps Sundie's background and how she got into the cannabis banking space (00:00:46 - 00:01:49)The challenges of banking cannabis businesses and the "criminal" practices they were forced into prior to Safe Harbor (00:01:49 - 00:03:55)Navigating regulations and relationships with state/federal regulators to establish a compliant cannabis banking program (00:03:55 - 00:07:07)Differences between state-chartered and federally-chartered banking institutions when it comes to cannabis (00:07:07 - 00:08:01)The impact of the SAFE Banking Act and the limitations it may have (00:08:32 - 00:10:05)Challenges with credit card processing and merchant services for cannabis businesses (00:10:16 - 00:11:33)Guest Linkshttps://shfinancial.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundie-seefried-748194130/https://www.linkedin.com/company/safeharbor-financial/About Sundie Seefried:Safe Harbor Financial is the brainchild of Sundie Seefried. A 35-year veteran of the credit union industry, in 2014, she saw that CRBs needed financial services and that Colorado communities would be safer if the new industry had access to banking solutions.A 39-year credit union industry veteran, Seefried was the former CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union (PCCU). Established in 2015 by PCCU, Safe Harbor was formed to provide an unmet need – compliant banking and financial services to the rapidly growing U.S. cannabis industry. Seefried designed a full scope Cannabis Banking Program for PCCU known as the Safe Harbor program, which has withstood the scrutiny of 16 federal and state exams to date. Now in its 8th year, Safe Harbor has grown to nearly 600 accounts spanning 20 states, and processed over $12 billion in cannabis-related transactions.Seefried regularly provides cannabis banking education and expertise to legislators, regulators, attorneys generals, state officials, and financial institutions. She is on a mission to normalize banking for the cannabis industry, while assisting law enforcement and federal agencies to be more effective at combating illicit activities and protecting the financial system.To share her knowledge, Seefried authored the book ‘Navigating Safe Harbor – Cannabis Banking in Uncertain Times' in 2016, as well as contributed a chapter on cannabis banking in the university textbook ‘The Politics of Marijuana: A New Paradigm' by Timothy McGettigan.Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

What is Bank Secrecy, and why are cash-heavy businesses like cannabis dispensaries, casinos, and laundromats treated the same?Did regulators understand that they forced cannabis businesses were once forced into "criminal" banking practices?Banking is available to the cannabis industry, but what are the differences?We discuss the complexities of navigating federal and state regulations, the impact of the SAFE(R) Banking Act, and the differences between state-chartered and federally-chartered banks in handling cannabis-related transactions. Sundie also discusses the challenges of credit card processing for cannabis businesses and the emerging issues around hemp derivatives. Get a firsthand look at the strategies behind vetting and managing risky clients and what the future holds as the cannabis industry matures and evolves. If you're interested in the intersection of finance, regulation, and cannabis, this episode is packed with valuable insights and industry expertise. Perfect for cannabis entrepreneurs, banking professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the rapidly changing landscape of cannabis finance.We sit down with Sundie Seefried to discuss the following:Explaining Bank SecrecyDifferences in Banking Hemp vs. CannabisVisa/MasterCard:  What is needed?And so much more Topics and Timestamps Sundie's background and how she got into the cannabis banking space (00:00:46 - 00:01:49)The challenges of banking cannabis businesses and the "criminal" practices they were forced into prior to Safe Harbor (00:01:49 - 00:03:55)Navigating regulations and relationships with state/federal regulators to establish a compliant cannabis banking program (00:03:55 - 00:07:07)Differences between state-chartered and federally-chartered banking institutions when it comes to cannabis (00:07:07 - 00:08:01)The impact of the SAFE Banking Act and the limitations it may have (00:08:32 - 00:10:05)Challenges with credit card processing and merchant services for cannabis businesses (00:10:16 - 00:11:33)Guest Linkshttps://shfinancial.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundie-seefried-748194130/https://www.linkedin.com/company/safeharbor-financial/About Sundie Seefried:Safe Harbor Financial is the brainchild of Sundie Seefried. A 35-year veteran of the credit union industry, in 2014, she saw that CRBs needed financial services and that Colorado communities would be safer if the new industry had access to banking solutions.A 39-year credit union industry veteran, Seefried was the former CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union (PCCU). Established in 2015 by PCCU, Safe Harbor was formed to provide an unmet need – compliant banking and financial services to the rapidly growing U.S. cannabis industry. Seefried designed a full scope Cannabis Banking Program for PCCU known as the Safe Harbor program, which has withstood the scrutiny of 16 federal and state exams to date. Now in its 8th year, Safe Harbor has grown to nearly 600 accounts spanning 20 states, and processed over $12 billion in cannabis-related transactions.Seefried regularly provides cannabis banking education and expertise to legislators, regulators, attorneys generals, state officials, and financial institutions. She is on a mission to normalize banking for the cannabis industry, while assisting law enforcement and federal agencies to be more effective at combating illicit activities and protecting the financial system.To share her knowledge, Seefried authored the book ‘Navigating Safe Harbor – Cannabis Banking in Uncertain Times' in 2016, as well as contributed a chapter on cannabis banking in the university textbook ‘The Politics of Marijuana: A New Paradigm' by Timothy McGettigan.Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

Blunt Business welcomes Sundie Seefried, CEO, Safe Harbor Financial to talk about Safe Harbor Financial's recent operations and future plans. Seefried highlights the company's successful earnings call, showcasing an 85.3% revenue increase in 2023 and strategic moves to expand services and launch new lending products. We delve into topics such as lines of credit for clients, challenges like 280E tax burdens, and the impact of rising interest rates. They explore underwriting requirements, lines of credit based on cash flow analysis, and reliability factors setting Safe Harbor Financial apart in supporting cannabis businesses.We also talk about possibilities post-280E burden relief, reinvestment options after descheduling, and market dynamics related to taxation changes affecting business growth strategies. Both parties emphasize the importance of advocacy for business integrity and compliance in the industry. Seefried's company is noted for prioritizing serving members over profit-driven motives, echoing principles of a credit union. Brasco appreciates this approach for offering better access to lending and services than traditional banks supporting cannabis businesses.Criticism is directed at government inefficiencies in managing tax revenue from the cannabis industry, with concerns about licensing fees overshadowing potential tax revenue gains. Despite legal complexities, both parties stress the importance of selecting reliable partners for sustainable business operations. The exchange concludes with plans for future communication regarding shared insights into industry practices.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Cannabis Insider! We're bringing you the latest news and updates from the cannabis industry, as well as exclusive interviews with top executives and industry leaders! __________________________________________________________________ Featured Guest(s): Sundie Seefried, CEO - Safe Harbor Financial & Jim Dennedy, CFO - Safe Harbor Financial https://shfinancial.org/ (NASDAQ: SHFS) Earnings Highlights: -Revenue of $4.3 million for the third quarter; Nine-month revenue of $13.1 million -Third consecutive quarter of more than $1.0 billion in processed deposits; -Loan book value for the quarter increased 123% year-over-year to a record $42.2 million Meet The Host: Patricio Liddle, Cannabis Staff Writer - Benzinga __________________________________________________________________

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich are back for a new episode with special guest Sundie Seefried, Founder of Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SFHS), a financial service provider in the cannabis space. Sundie joins us this week to discuss her insights on SAFER Banking and the potential rescheduling of cannabis in 2024, Safe Harbor's concierge, industry compliant financial solutions and latest milestones, and both the challenges and opportunities facing the cannabis industry. If you are interested in learning more about Sundie and Safe Harbor Financial, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Sundie and Safe Harbor on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Sundie Seefried of Safe Harbor Financial. Links, mentions, and socials: Safe Harbor Financial: https://shfinancial.org/ Safe Harbor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safeharbor-financial Safe Harbor X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/SHFinancialLLC Sundie Seefried LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundie-seefried-748194130/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X (formerly Twitter): @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Editor's Note: Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.This week, Sundie Seefried, CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how she wrote the book on cannabis banking, literally. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.

Sundie Seefried, Founder and President/CEO, Safe Harbor FinancialSundie Seefried is Founder and President/CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, the leading provider of reliable financing solutions to the cannabis industry.A 39-year credit union industry veteran, Seefried was the former CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union (PCCU). Established in 2015 by PCCU, Safe Harbor was formed to provide an unmet need – compliant banking and financial services to the rapidly growing U.S. cannabis industry. Seefried designed a full scope Cannabis Banking Program for PCCU known as the Safe Harbor program, which has withstood the scrutiny of 16 federal and state exams to date. Now in its 8th year, Safe Harbor has grown in excess of 600 accounts spanning 20 states, and processed over $14 billion in cannabis-related transactions.Seefried worked with PCCU to fully decoupled Safe Harbor from the credit union as a separate entity in 2021 as it moved through the process to obtain a public company status listed on the NASDAQ. It was successfully listed on NASDAQ September 2022; allowing it access to capital markets and the ability to scale nationally.Seefried regularly provides cannabis banking education and expertise to legislators, regulators, attorneys generals, state officials, and financial institutions. She is on a mission to normalize banking for the cannabis industry, while assisting law enforcement and federal agencies to be more effective at combating illicit activities and protecting the financial system.To share her knowledge, Seefried authored the book ‘Navigating Safe Harbor – Cannabis Banking in Uncertain Times' in 2016, as well as contributed a chapter on cannabis banking in the university textbook ‘The Politics of Marijuana: A New Paradigm' by Timothy McGettigan.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/safeharbor-financial/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SafeHarborFinancialLLC

Sundie Seefried saw the opportunity to step up and help the underserved cannabis industry with the financial solutions they needed. That has since turned into a public company operating in 40 plus states. The venture, Safe Harbor Financial, has attracted funding from top-tier investors and has recently acquired Abaca.

While we wait SAFE banking to pass how are cannabis companies are accessing bankingDan Humiston speaks with the CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, Sundie Seefried, to discuss how her company helps cannabis businesses bank their money. She shares how they expanded the business across the country and how they've helped other financial institutions set up similar programs. They discuss the relationship between Safe Harbor Financial and Partner Colorado Credit Union, as well as their recent arrangement. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonSundie Seefried - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundie-seefried-748194130/Safe Harbor Financial - https://shfinancial.org/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

We celebrate a milestone with fun facts from the first 100 episodes of our CU Town Hall, and share highlights from last month's session with author/futurist Brett King. Also, FedNow refutes CBDC conspiracy theories- in real-time.       Links related to this episode:   The CU Town Hall archives: https://www.cutownhall.com/    Town Hall #100 with Brett King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnwwyQ-QQHk&feature=youtu.be    Brett's latest book, “The Rise of Technosocialism”: https://riseoftechnosocialism.com/    Episode #68- Cannabis banking with Sundie Seefried: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl5maAO2z78    Episode #85- CUs and Crypto with UNIFY CEO Gordon Howe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TeT9DFwE78    The Fed revises its FedNow FAQs to tamp down CBDC confusion: https://www.federalreserve.gov/faqs/is-fednow-replacing-cash-is-it-a-central-bank-digital-currency.htm    Bitcoin.com's coverage of the bizarre FedNow “controversy” (NOTE- Glen finds this narrative misleading, but indicative of the social media dialogue): https://news.bitcoin.com/not-related-to-a-digital-currency-us-central-bank-addresses-concerns-over-fednow-payment-network/    Check out the Best Innovation Group's latest offering, BIG Support 365. Our expert technicians integrate seamlessly with your existing teams, relieving them of monotonous server administration tasks and allowing your staff to focus on high-priority, member-centric initiatives: https://www.big-fintech.com/Products-Services/BIG-Support-365   Follow the Best Innovation Group on Twitter: @bigfintech Follow Glen on Twitter @154Advisors Follow John on Twitter @jbfintech  

Welcome to the "Secrets of #Fail," a new pod storm series hosted by Matt Brown. In this series of 2023, Matt dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals.  Join Matt as he dives into the world of failures and lessons.Series: Secret of #FailSafe Harbor Financial is the brainchild of Sundie Seefried. A 35-year veteran of the credit union industry, in 2014, she saw that CRBs needed financial services and that Colorado communities would be safer if the new industry had access to banking solutions.A 39-year credit union industry veteran, Seefried was the former CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union (PCCU). Established in 2015 by PCCU, Safe Harbor was formed to provide an unmet need – compliant banking and financial services to the rapidly growing U.S. cannabis industry. Seefried designed a full scope Cannabis Banking Program for PCCU known as the Safe Harbor program, which has withstood the scrutiny of 16 federal and state exams to date. Now in its 8th year, Safe Harbor has grown to nearly 600 accounts spanning 20 states, and processed over $12 billion in cannabis-related transactions.Get an interview on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show

Welcome to Cannabis Insider! We're be bringing you the latest news and updates from the cannabis industry, as well as exclusive interviews with top executives and industry leaders! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a cannabis newcomer, there's something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! _______________________________________________________________________ Featured Guest(s): Susie Plascencia, Brand Partner - Humo https://www.gethumo.com/ Sundie Seefried, CEO - Safe Harbor Financial https://shfinancial.org/ Meet The Hosts: Javier Hasse https://www.twitter.com/JavierHasse Elliot Lane https://www.twitter.com/ElliotLane10 _______________________________________________________________________

Safe Harbor Financial has been providing industry-leading cannabis banking services since 2015. The cannabis industry is still relatively new, and it is impacted by constantly evolving state and federal regulations, many of which govern the administration of financial services. It's crucial that you work with a service provider who possesses the specialized industry expertise necessary to ensure you remain compliant with these changing financial regulations. Partnering with Safe Harbor Financial allows you to bank with confidence. SHF has been pioneering innovative solutions for cannabis industry businesses for longer than any other service provider. You'll have peace of mind that your banking matters are being handled correctly, allowing you to focus more of your energy on growing your business. The #TalkingHedge interviews Sundie Seefried, CEO/President at Safe Harbor Financial... https://youtu.be/_uXRVeRCVl4

The #cannabisindustry is still relatively new, and it is impacted by constantly evolving state and federal regulations, many of which govern the administration of financial services. It's crucial that cannabis businesses work with a service provider who possesses the specialized industry expertise necessary to ensure you remain compliant with these changing financial regulations. Sundie & Dan of Safe Harbor Financial discuss how SHF has been providing industry-leading #cannabisbanking services since 2015 and what the impacts of the #BankingAct would be.Episode 1089 The #TalkingHedge talks with Dan Roda and Sundie Seefried, CEO/President at Safe Harbor Financial about cannabis banking...https://youtu.be/aXP8lz-mbiE

As you probably already know, financial institutions tend to avoid offering loans to cannabis businesses. However, safe, secure cannabis business banking is an essential step in building respect for the industry and normalizing relations between your company and other members of the business community.Today, we speak with Sundie Seefried, who is the founder and CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, a private banking program that offers cannabiz owners the vital financial leadership and support they need to help their businesses thrive.Now banking in excess of $200 million in cannabis-related funds monthly, Sundie reflects on some of the biggest legal and financial hurdles facing operators in the space and highlights what sets Safe Harbor apart from other cannabis lenders.We take a look at regulation, compliance, and bank secrecy, and Sundie even shares some wild stories from her time in the industry that illustrate what cannabis business owners should and should not do!To learn more about the benefits of partnering with a financial services provider with specialized industry expertise, so that you can focus your energy on growing your business rather than worrying about constantly evolving state and federal regulations, make sure to tune in today.Topics discussed in this episode:Stigma, adult use, and the origin story of Safe HaborLegal and financial hurdles that Sundie had to overcomeStories that are central to the companies Sundie works withWorking with legacy versus corporate cannabis playersRegulatory differences between hemp, cannabis, and Delta-8Why Safe Harbor is the “nosiest banker” you'll ever have!How Sundie tackles the challenges of cannabis complianceWays that cannabis brings bank secrecy to lightWhy Safe Harbor is so strict about their no gift policyUnfortunate realities for cash-intensive businessesMajor obstacles facing the cannabis industry right nowTrading on the NASDAQ, going public, and more in Safe Harbor's futureThe role that integrity plays in Sundie's definition of successDiscover how Safe Harbor's comprehensive, industry-compliant financial services can help your cannabis business thrive by visiting their website or connecting with Sundie on LinkedIn.Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method.

Benzinga's Cannabis Insider is a live weekly show for cannabis and retail investors where we share with you the major cannabis news, stocks and exclusive interviews! Today's Guest(s): Sundie Seefried, CEO - Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS) https://shfinancial.org/ Meet The Hosts: Elliot Lane https://www.twitter.com/ElliotLane10 Javier Hasse https://www.twitter.com/JavierHasse CANNABIS INSIDER PLAYLIST:

With only 2 episodes left, Sundie Seefried makes her final appearance on the podcast to talk about what she wanted to accomplish with this podcast series. Join us next month for a final episode where I will talk about this amazing brand one year after my trip to visit the Safe Harbor Financial team in Colorado. 

Meet Michele Dean, CEO of Suffolk Federal Credit Union on Long Island in New York and that is a $1.5 billion institution.That makes Dean one of few female CEOs of big credit unions - and in this podcast she talks about that. She also talks about her credit union mentor, Kirk Kordeleski, who hired her when he was at Bethpage and who gave her increasing responsibilities that put her on the path to senior leadership.  You know Kordesleski. He's twice been a guest on this podcast, most recently talking about creative credit union compensation strategies. Link in the show notes.Dean gets animated in talking about what Suffolk needs to do to stay competitive in a region where three credit unions are bigger, and one of them is much bigger.How to survive? According to Dean it will be by harnessing smart tech and she is on the hunt for just that.Proof: your podcast host met her a few months ago at an Austin Texas conference hosted by CU 2.0 - and, she says, she already is pursuing tech projects with three fintechs she learned about there.In the show she mentions crypto expert Joe - that is Joe Keller, a digital guru and a past guest on this show. Link to his podcast in the show notes.And there's also a shout out for cannabis banking leader Sundie Seefried - and there's a link to her show in the show notes.Here's a question for you: Do sharedraft accounts matter anymore? You want to hear Dean's answer.A final thought to ponder: is Dean a harbinger of a generation shift that is radically remaking the CEO office in credit unions as Baby Boomers punch the clock for the last time? And what would that mean?Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.comAnd like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

The good guys are finishing first. The journey to going public is not an easy one. Sundie Seefried explains it all. Must hear show. Find out more and follow the journey at https://shfinancial.org/

In 2014, Sundie Seefried was six months from retiring as CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union when she learned about the banking barriers for the cannabis industry. She postponed retirement to create a program that would provide safer, better banking options for operators. The result was Safe Harbor Financial, which has since processed more than $12 billion in cannabis-related funds and plans to go public on the Nasdaq soon. In this episode, Sundie shares: How she got dragged into the taboo conversation of marijuana banking. Why transparency is a key to making lives easier for regulators and marijuana business owners alike. How she overcame the compliance challenge by embracing it. How the marijuana industry can educate regulators and improve industry interactions with authorities at the same time. Who is Sundie Seefried? Cannabis banking pioneer Sundie Seefried is the president and CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, a cannabis banking program she developed in 2014. Sundie entered the credit union industry in Germany in the 1980s and joined Denver-based Partner Colorado Credit Union in 1995. In 2001, she took on the mantle of CEO and held that role until 2021, when she decided to turn her attention to Safe Harbor full time. She is also the author of the book “Navigating Safe Harbor: Cannabis Banking in a Time of Uncertainty,” published in 2016.

In 2014, Sundie Seefried was six months from retiring as CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union when she learned about the banking barriers for the cannabis industry. She postponed retirement to create a program that would provide safer, better banking options for operators. The result was Safe Harbor Financial, which has since processed more than $12 billion in cannabis-related funds and plans to go public on the Nasdaq soon. In this episode, Sundie shares: How she got dragged into the taboo conversation of marijuana banking. Why transparency is a key to making lives easier for regulators and marijuana business owners alike. How she overcame the compliance challenge by embracing it. How the marijuana industry can educate regulators and improve industry interactions with authorities at the same time. Who is Sundie Seefried? Cannabis banking pioneer Sundie Seefried is the president and CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, a cannabis banking program she developed in 2014. Sundie entered the credit union industry in Germany in the 1980s and joined Denver-based Partner Colorado Credit Union in 1995. In 2001, she took on the mantle of CEO and held that role until 2021, when she decided to turn her attention to Safe Harbor full time. She is also the author of the book “Navigating Safe Harbor: Cannabis Banking in a Time of Uncertainty,” published in 2016.

Safe Harbor Financial helped pioneer cannabis banking. In November 2012, Colorado voters passed amendment 64, legalizing the sale and use of recreational marijuana. As a result, entrepreneurial businesses focused on cannabis products grew just as fast as the unprecedented consumer demand for recreational marijuana. In response to this new and growing industry, Safe Harbor Financial CEO/President, Sundie Seefried, helped establish a safe, legitimate banking option for their cannabis clients. Today, Safe Harbor Financial manages over 600 cannabis banking accounts and has processed over $11 billion dollars. This episode goes into the challenges facing cannabis businesses seeking financing, how Safe Harbor Financial has met the challenges and how they stay ahead in an evolving industry by giving cannabis businesses the financial tools they need for success. Plus, hear about the philanthropic efforts by Safe Harbor Financial and Seefried to make communities around the world better. Learn more about Safe Harbor Financial at www.shfinancial.org.

Sundie Seefried answers your questions on this candid and informative episode. Visit  https://shfinancial.org/ to learn more and to follow on social media. 

This week Anne and Nick are back with a new episode with special guest Sundie Seefried, CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, a leading provider of reliable banking and financing solutions to the cannabis industry.   Safe Harbor is one of the first financial services providers to provide access to reliable banking solutions for cannabis, hemp, CBD and ancillary operators, making communities safer, driving growth in local economies, and fostering long-term partnerships.  In this episode Anne and Nick discuss with Sundie about what makes Safe Harbor unique amongst cannabis lenders, some of the biggest banking and financing challenges facing the operators in the space, the status of current cannabis reform bills like SAFE Banking and some of the banking horror stories Sundie has heard since jumping into the space.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Sundie Seefried of Safe Harbor Financial.   Links and mentions in the show  www.shfinancial.org  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Safe Harbor's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHFinancialLLC Safe Harbor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safe-harbor-financial-llc/ Safe Harbor's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SafeHarborFinancialLLC Sundie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundie-seefried-748194130/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted byAnne Donohoeand Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

BIG NEWS for Safe Harbor Financial  https://shfinancial.org/ and Sundie Seefried has all the details! Must hear show for all cannabis banking pros! 

Sundie Seefried explains the roll of the Bank Secrecy Act, FINCEN, Regulations and Regulators....in less than 20 minutes! Must hear show for ANYONE involved or thinking about banking cannabis. https://shfinancial.org/  If you want to find all the episodes in one place: https://anchor.fm/sundie-on-monday

I double-dog dare you…to implement a culture that actually delivers.Diving into that realm does require chutzpah – from a leader who's willing to go where others don't. Lucky for our listeners, I got to sit down with one such leader this week on CRMNEXT's Banking on Experience. Sundie Seefried is CEO and President at Safe Harbor Financial (and former CEO at Partner Colorado CU), and she offers some fantastic suggestions on implementing a culture that's more than just talk. Topics we covered include:A culture that Counts: why Sundie caresWorking up to CEO: what she's learned along the wayAdvice for those aspiring to leadWhat Sundie's learned from failureGame playing (and why it has no place in your culture)The story behind + key takeaways from Sundie's bookAnd more.Stay in touch with Banking on Experience by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Banking on Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Amanda McComb VP at https://shfinancial.org/ has been there since Day 1. Join us as we talk to Sundie Seefried and Amanda about this incredible journey. Amanda is a true leader and a pioneer in cannabis banking. 

For seven years Sundie Seefried and her team of pioneers at https://safeharborforbusiness.com/ have provided the best banking services for the canabis and banking industry. On this episode you will find out how it all got started! 

Sundie Seefried is a pioneer and an absolute banking pro! This show is an instant classic! Conference Quality information without the expense report! 

On July 1, Sundie Seefried, longtime CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union, makes a huge career change. On that day she resigns the credit union job to become the CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, LLC, a Partner Colorado subsidiary formed for the purpose of handling cannabis related banking.When Safe Harbor was created in 2015, it was a groundbreaking institution for conducting compliance based banking that would satisfy regulators.  Safe Harbor has become a big, consuming business and, said Seefried, it's helped put credit unions into the conversation of cannabis banking - and, increasingly, that is a conversation that is being heard as more states legalize marijuana.  Included are multiple big states: California, Washington, Michigan, and Illinois. In only a handful of states is marijuana fully illegal.In this podcast Seefried talks about the process of validating the cash that flows through a marijuana business. She also talks about the early days of Safe Harbor - and the hostility and ridicule she faced.Who's laughing now?By any measure, Sundie Seefried has emerged as the queen of cannabis banking.What would her father, a Baptist, missionary think about this? We ask her.Just as we ask about that uncommon first name, Sundie.  We ask about being perceived as a maverick in a credit union industry that does not always revere its mavericks.The one question she is asked that she doesn't answer is the question, are there plans to take Safe Harbor public?Her podcast with CUInsight is mentioned. Here's a link.Reference is made to how much it costs to open a Dairy Queen franchise - and surely you want to know how that came up.  Listen for it.Earlier CU 2.0 cannabis related podcast guests include Paul Stull, also multiple guests on two long cannabis podcasts, episode 20 and an early unnumbered show.Listen up. This is a fun episode.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.comAnd like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Welcome to Up in Smoke, Part 2 - more formally, Credit Unions and Cannabis, Part 2.In last week's episode, we heard from lawyers, a lobbyist and two credit union consultants in a no holds barred exploration of the potential, and pitfalls, of cannabis accounts in credit unions. Catch up with that podcast here.This week we are digging deeper in a pair of interviews. One is with Judy Britt Cavanaugh, VP of Compliance with the Connecticut Credit Union which is actively attempting to educate its members about the realities of cannabis and credit unions.  The Connecticut League also is working with Green Check Verified - which talks at length in Part 1 - to establish safe, compliant procedures for handing marijuana accounts.Also in this podcast is Katrina Skinner, interim president of Safe  Harbor Services, a CUSO set up by Sundie Seefried.  It also is working to provide credit unions with the tools needed to stay compliant when servicing marijuana businesses.Listen here.Marijuana business just may be the answer for some credit unions.But it could also be the ruin of some.That's why you need to listen to the podcasts.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available.Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto.

Call this podcast Up In Smoke, Credit Union Style.The more formal moniker: Cannabis and Credit Unions: The Opportunities and Risks, Part 1.That's right. There is also a Part 2 because there just is so much to report about cannabis and financial institutions.In Part 1, you will hear from a couple lawyers, a cannabis lobbyist, a pair of credit union consultants, and more.Why the hubbub about a little weed? For one, a commonly tossed around market size estimate is $50 billion in the US and much of that is unbanked cash.For two, there are big differences between state laws regarding cannabis and federal.  In two thirds of the states cannabis is legal - either for medical uses or, in some cases such as California and Colorado, for any use. That's right. Recreational use is legal in some states.And yet marijuana remains illegal in federal law.There's the sticking point.Pragmatically speaking, few oppose medical use of marijuana. But many still oppose recreational use of it.So what happens if the federal government comes in and arrests a bunch of credit union employees for drug trafficking?Don't say it can't happen because it could.Is it probable?Right now credit union executives are wrestling with exactly such questions.Answers don't come easily.Know this however: around 110 credit unions now have marijuana related businesses as members.The core argument for doing this is that it's good for the community.  It takes cash off the streets and it also helps small, local businesses stabilize.The only downside is that marijuana remains illegal in federal law.Uggh.There's the dilemma. A credit union can do a lot of good by plunging into the marijuana business. But it also may be risking all.Thus this podcast series.  There may be no knottier problem for credit unions than marijuana.There is information to know and that's what we are delivering.  In a two part series.In Part 1, you will hear a range of viewpoints.  Listen to the end so you hear all the perspectives. It's a 45 minute podcast but the content is richIn Part 2 you will hear in some depth from the Connecticut Credit Union League, which is helping its members serve marijuana businesses, and also Safe Harbor, started by credit union veteran Sundie Seefried to help financial institutions serve the needs of marijuana businesses.And then what will you decide to do? Listen up to make smart choices.Listen to Part 1, the must hear podcast on cannabis and credit unions. Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available.Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto.Hear the full podcast here.