Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. It’s in the news, in our workplaces, in our schools, and increasingly in our daily lives. Depending on who you ask, AI is either the greatest technological advancement of our generation or the beginning of the end of meaningful human interaction. As with most things, I believe the truth … Read more
Freedom Last month this commentary discussed a dystopian world where the Germans and Japanese won World War II. While the show didn’t necessarily expound on the economic realities of what that world might look like, it was clear that it wasn’t as open of an economy or society as we enjoy today. In the real … Read more
Jordon Geiger Chief Wealth Management Officer 6430 Bridge Road, Monona JGeiger@lakeridge.bank (608) 826-3561 Q: What is your role at the bank? While I have been a part of Lake Ridge Bank for 18 years, I recently became the Bank’s first Chief Wealth Management Officer to fill a new role on our Executive Team. Prior to … Read more
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right team to protect your finances and grow your net worth. One little-discussed factor that could play a role in the decision is whether your team includes an in-house portfolio manager. Lake Ridge Bank has a team of portfolio managers who work behind the scenes to … Read more
Beginning in 2018, the TV series Succession became a cultural phenomenon that appalled viewers with the antics of the Roy family as four siblings vied for control of their aging father’s company, worth billions of dollars. While the drama won awards from an entertainment standpoint, it wasn’t funny. The show highlighted – in the extreme … Read more
Alternative Reality Several years ago, an alternate history television series aired called The Man in the High Castle. The series depicted a dystopian world set in 1962 after the Germans and Japanese supposedly won World War II. Largely set in the U.S. and Germany, it portrayed a world in which the United States and its … Read more
I hear it often: “Aren’t all banks basically the same?” From the outside, I understand why it can feel that way. But as we recently marked Community Banking Month, I found myself reflecting on how financial institutions truly differ; particularly in why they exist, how decisions are made, and who ultimately benefits from those decisions. … Read more
May 11, 2026 (MADISON, Wis.) – Lake Ridge Bank has added a new position to its Executive team, elevating Jordon Geiger from Senior Vice President & Senior Trust Officer to Chief Wealth Management Officer, effective May 5. “One of our bank priorities is to serve as a financial steward for our clients at every stage … Read more
We want to help our ACH origination clients remain compliant with the new National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) rules that became effective in 2026. One of the most significant updates is an increased emphasis on fraud prevention through risk-based processes. Businesses originating ACH transactions will be expected to monitor ACH activity more closely in … Read more
Statistics Have you noticed that the world is enamored with statistics? Sports, weather, political polling, education…everywhere you look someone is putting together statistical data on virtually every subject imaginable. The thing about statistics, though, is that they can be twisted to support whatever argument the observer wants them to say. In addition, some statistics are … Read more
