Alabama Association for Financial Professionals upcoming events

2026 Summit (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Program listed on 2026 Summit Webpage

Registering for AAFP 2026 Summit constitutes acceptance of the 2026 Attendee Terms.pdf

November Alabama AFP Meeting (Thursday, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Topic: How to Create a Culture of Fraud Awareness

Topic Description:
Payment fraud is constantly evolving—but a well-prepared workforce can be one of your strongest defenses. In this practical session, you’ll learn how to build a fraud-aware culture by recognizing red flags, strengthening payment processes, and using internal controls effectively. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to train employees in money-related roles, improve payment checklists, and reduce opportunities for fraud.

Speaker:

Jeffrey A. Taylor, Senior Vice President, Corporate Banking Group, Fraud Forensics - Regions Bank, CTP

Speaker Bio:

Jeff Taylor joined Regions in 2014 and serves in a leadership role within the Regions Corporate Bank. Taylor guides strategies designed to help protect the security of Commercial and Corporate Banking accounts. He is consistently focused on research and awareness in terms of fraud prevention, and he meets with clients across the bank’s multi-state footprint to help educate them on best practices regarding account security. In addition, Taylor is frequently cited by news outlets that turn to him for practical, relatable advice on how businesses and individual consumers can help protect their accounts and avoid falling victim to scams.

“Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, and Regions Bank is always ready to align with clients and share advice and insights on ways they can reduce their risks of fraud,” Taylor says. “This goes beyond cybersecurity and into the payments space, where we encourage businesses to establish ‘dual controls’ requiring multiple personnel to keep watch over, and sign off on, various expenditures. We also advise regularly training your staff to recognize red flags of fraud schemes. No matter the size or scope of your business, our experience shows a proactive stance toward fraud prevention can really pay dividends.”

An experienced payments professional, Taylor previously held positions in Treasury Management with Regions and other financial institutions. Prior experience includes sales and management roles in other industry segments before bringing his experience to the financial services industry.

He earned his degree in Business Administration from Freed-Hardeman University and his Certified Treasury Professional designation from the Association for Financial Professionals. Taylor has served in leadership roles for the Alabama Association for Financial Professionals and has been a presenter at the AFP National Conference as well as other industry roundtables. He also leads and participates in national fraud consortiums focusing on the financial services industry. Taylor currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Bell Center, a nonprofit dedicated to maximizing the potential of children from birth to three years of age who are at risk for developmental delay.

January AAFP Annual Meeting & Board Election (Thursday, January 14, 2027)

Thu, 14 Jan 2027 17:30:00 GMT

Topic: 2027 Economic Outlook & Annual Meeting (Election of Officers)

Speaker: John Norris, Managing Director, Oakworth Capital Bank

Session Description:

John Norris will present his objective, data-based forward-looking analysis on economic projections and financial trends in the USA and the State of Alabama. He will explore trends unfolding across Alabama that are poised to accelerate growth in key strategic industries.

Approved Credits: This session will award 1.6 CTP credits, 1.6 FPAC credits, 1.6 CPE credits

Speaker Biography:
Mr. Norris oversees the wealth management department for Oakworth Capital Bank. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Oakworth Capital, Mr. Norris was chief economist, chairman of the investment strategy commit-tee, and a senior fund manager for Regions Financial Corporation's Morgan Asset Management (MAM) subsidiary. Prior to joining MAM, Mr. Norris served as chief investment officer for The Trust Company of Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. He started his professional career in 1991 with Mercantile-Safe Deposit & Trust Company in Baltimore, Maryland, as an institutional fixed income portfolio manager. Mr. Norris frequently appears in various national and local media as an expert on the economy and the markets, and is currently a guest columnist to the Montgomery Advertiser's Sunday business section. He was named to the Birmingham Business Journal's (BBJ) "Who's Who in Banking & Finance" for 2004, the BBJ's "Top 40 Under 40" for 2007. He has served on the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce's Council of Economic Advisors, the IPC Foundation's Board of Directors, and on the advisory board for Samford University's Economics and Finance Department. Currently, he is an Elder at Independent Presbyterian Church, and serves on its Finance and Personnel Committees, as well as being on the Board of Directors for The Literacy Council of Central Alabama.

March Alabama AFP Meeting (Thursday, March 18, 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Topic: FX Risk – From Exposure to Execution

Topic Description: Pending

Speaker:

Hartman Nissle, CFA

SVP / Managing Director

FX Sales and Hedging

SouthState Bank

Bio Pending

May Alabama AFP Meeting (Thursday, May 13, 2027)

Thu, 13 May 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Topic: TBD

Topic Description:

Pending

Speaker:

Pending

July Alabama AFP Meeting (Thursday, July 22, 2027)

Thu, 22 Jul 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Topic: The Booming Business of Fraud

Topic Description:

Pending

Speaker:

Mark Brown

Chief Security Officer

SouthState Bank

Bio pending

2027 Summit (Thursday, September 16, 2027)

Thu, 16 Sep 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Program listed on 2027 Summit Webpage

Registering for AAFP 2027 Summit constitutes acceptance of the 2027 Attendee Terms.pdf

November Alabama AFP Meeting (Thursday, November 18, 2027)

Thu, 18 Nov 2027 17:30:00 GMT

Topic: TBD

Topic Description:

Pending

Speaker:

Pending