Central Bank Illinois professional earns national certification

GENESEO — Scott Coutts, trust administration officer, Central Bank Illinois, was recently awarded the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) professional certification from the American Bankers Association.

“Earning the CTFA certification validates Scott Coutts’s experience and depth of education in the wealth management industry,” said Mike Kelly, senior trust officer.

The CTFA certification 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. Scott has been with Central Bank since 2018 providing trust and asset management services throughout the Bureau Valley and Lasalle-Peru area. Coutts earned an Associates of Science degree from Illinois Valley Community College and graduated from Eureka College with a major in business administration.

Financial services professionals, working through ABA, initiated the CTFA certification and seven others in order to establish meaningful standards of knowledge in specialty areas of the financial services industry. ABA Professional Certifications formally recognize those who meet these standards and meet professional continuing education and development requirements.

ABA Professional Certifications promote the highest standards of performance in the financial services industry by validating individuals’ knowledge and expertise. For more information, call 202-663-5092 or visit www.aba.com/certifications.

About Central Bank Illinois

Central Bank Illinois is a high performing community bank founded in 1907 and headquartered in Geneseo. They have branch locations in the communities of Andover, Ashton, Fulton, Geneseo, Peru, Princeton, Oregon and Rochelle, with total assets nearing $1 billion, and more than 180 employees. Their services include commercial, agricultural, real estate, and consumer lending, trust and asset management services, and full deposit services for every generation.