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Melinda (Lyndi) Ferguson has extensive experience in the banking and financial industry. Melinda (Lyndi) currently holds the position of Officer, Wealth Management Onboarding & Training Manager at Busey, where they have been working since March 2023. Prior to this role, they served as the Wealth Management Onboarding & Training Manager at the same company, starting in March 2021. Before joining Busey, Melinda worked as a Trust Team Assistant & Team Lead at the company from March 2019 to March 2021.

Their earlier experience includes a role as an Administrative Officer at Investors' Security Trust from June 2013 to March 2019. Melinda (Lyndi) also worked as an IRA Specialist at Florida Community Bank, where they assisted and monitored branches with IRA transactions, ensured compliance with IRS guidelines, and facilitated accurate tax reporting. Melinda began their career as an IRA/HSA Administrator at TIB Bank of the Keys, where they oversaw operations and transactions involving IRA and HSA accounts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

In their previous role at Riverside Bank of the Gulf Coast, Melinda served as AVP, Branch Support-Training & Development. Melinda (Lyndi) conducted bank-related training for new and existing employees, covering areas such as teller functions, customer service, sales, and systems training. Additionally, they facilitated ongoing education through monthly or quarterly meetings.

Overall, Melinda has a strong background in wealth management, trust administration, and training within the banking industry.

Melinda (Lyndi) Ferguson earned their diploma in business from Van Buren High School. Melinda (Lyndi) has also obtained the Wealth Management Specialistā„¢ or WMSā„¢ Professional Designation from the College for Financial Planning in June 2021.