Hemmerlein awarded national certification

Sandra K. Hemmerlein, Vice President and Trust Officer, Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, was recently awarded the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association.

“Earning the CTFA designation validates Sandy’s experience and depth of education in the wealth management industry,” said Marty Kaiser, Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer.

The CTFA designation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust. To qualify for the CTFA certification, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in the trust profession, pass an exam, and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CTFA exam covers many areas including fiduciary and trust activities, financial planning, tax law and planning, investment management and ethics.

Sandy Hemmerlein is a licensed attorney and has been with Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company since June, 2012 as a Trust Officer.  In her position, she administers estates, trusts, IRA accounts and agency accounts and advises clients on financial, estate, tax and charitable planning.

She currently serves as Vice President of the Jasper Kiwanis Club, Secretary of Girls on the Run serving Dubois County and Vice President of the Dubois County Estate Planning Council.  She is a member of the Indiana and Dubois County Bar Associations, Psi Iota Xi philanthropic sorority and Memorial Hospital’s Palliative Care Advisory Board.

Sandy lives in Jasper with her husband, Jason, and daughters, Tessa and Tori.

Financial services professionals, working through the Institute of Certified Bankers, initiated the CTFA designation and six others in order to establish meaningful standards of knowledge in specialty areas of the financial services industry.  ICB certifications formally recognize those who meet these standards and meet professional continuing education and development requirements.

ICB, with more than 11,000 certified members, provides financial services professionals with confidence, credibility and recognition through its certifications. As a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association, ICB promotes the highest standards of performance in the financial services industry by validating individuals’ knowledge and expertise.