Business Transformation | 06.03.26
New Faces, Fresh Ideas: Meet the Newest Members of the 2026-2027 BISA Board of Directors
by: BISA Staff
At the 2026 BISA Annual Conference, the association welcomed five new faces to the 2026-2027 Board of Directors: Hatem Benjamin, Brett Fisher, MBA, John A. Harshman, CPWA®, CRC®, Jodi T. Rolland and Lisa F. Stavsky. In this Q&A, we speak with some of these new BISA Board members to hear their goals for their term, what draws them to the BISA community and more.
What inspired you to join the BISA Board?
Brett Fisher (BF): Being a part of the BISA Board of Directors empowers my organization and I to participate in shaping the future of the industry through influencing regulatory advocacy and policy direction, evolution of bank-based wealth and insurance models and industry standards and best practices. Being a part of the BISA Board also allows us to elevate the bank channel voice as we represent the interests of bank-affiliated investment and insurance programs, help ensure these programs are recognized alongside wirehouse and independent channels and advocate for the unique client-centric focus bank-owned investment programs bring to the wealth management industry.
John A. Harshman (JAH): I joined the BISA Board because I want to give back — to take what I’ve learned either organically or through other amazing leaders and pay it forward to others.
Jodi T. Rolland (JTR): What inspired me to join the BISA Board was the sense of opportunity, to educate, connect and develop leaders both within our industry and for the next generation. I truly believe in having a hand forward and a hand back, supporting those who are coming up while continuing to learn from those ahead.
Lisa F. Stavsky (LFS): My path to the BISA board was a natural evolution of a career built within the bank investment and insurance channel. From my early days as a securities trader to leading wealth management teams and ultimately running both a broker-dealer and insurance agency within a regional bank, I have experienced challenges and opportunities that BISA serves to address. Serving on BISA’s Impact and Vision committee gave me firsthand appreciation for the association’s commitment to shaping the future of the industry. My goal is to help provide a voice to those who serve this powerful channel.
What do you value most about your organization being a BISA member?
BF: BISA connects us with senior executives across peer institutions, key partners (broker-dealers, asset managers, insurers, etc.) and regulators and industry influencers. Being a member of BISA allows our organization to spend less time on transactional networking and more time and resources building trusted, long-term relationships. Working together, BISA member firms help steer how bank wealth programs compete, grow, and provide a better experience for our clients, co-workers and shareholders.
JAH: The community. We’re all in this together and the thought leadership and best practice sharing is how we ensure advisors and the clients we serve thrive.
JTR: One of the aspects I value most about being a BISA member is the chance to connect with others across the industry. It’s incredibly rewarding to engage with people who face similar challenges and opportunities and to share a forum where we can learn alongside one another.
LFS: WesBanco’s membership in BISA has been invaluable in helping our teams stay at the forefront of industry best practices, regulatory developments and emerging distribution strategies. Access to peer networks, thought leadership and collaborative research has directly informed how we’ve built and grown our programs. More than anything, BISA gives our professionals a community of like-minded practitioners who understand the unique dynamics of the bank channel, and that sense of shared purpose is something I deeply value as a leader.
Can you share any goals for your tenure?
BF: My goal in serving on the BISA Board is to play a more active role in shaping the future of bank-based investment and insurance programs. I believe the bank channel is uniquely positioned to deliver integrated, relationship-driven financial guidance, and I am passionate about advancing its relevance, competitiveness and long-term growth. I value the opportunity that BISA provides to engage with and learn from other industry leaders, the ability to exchange perspectives, build trusted relationships and collectively elevate our profession. I also see this board position as an opportunity to give back — supporting the continued development of our industry while helping position the next generation of leaders for success. Ultimately, my goal in serving on the BISA Board is to make a positive and lasting impact — both within my organization and across the broader financial services community.
JAH: Certainly — one goal is to grow BISA membership. Additionally, it’s to continue to provide an outlet for timely and relevant strategy for all members and participants to grow their businesses in a successful and sustainable manner.
Is there anything else you look forward to contributing to in this role?
JAH: This is a hard question to answer given the experience and tenure on the board, but I would have to say perspective. Or said another way, a different lens through which to view our challenges and opportunities as an industry.
JTR: As a BISA member, my hope is to contribute some of the wisdom I’ve gained over the years in wealth management. Additionally, being one of the few senior female leaders in the industry, I see this as a meaningful chance to serve as a role model and help inspire others.
LFS: In my BISA Board role, I look forward to contributing the perspective of my experiences at different levels of my career. I am particularly passionate about advancing diversity of talent within our industry, developing the next generation of financial advisors and professionals, and helping BISA strengthen the resources it offers to member firms of all sizes. My goal is to give back to an industry that has given me an extraordinary career.
What do you enjoy about being a part of the BISA community?
BF: Serving on the BISA Board is an opportunity to influence the direction of our industry, elevate the role of bank-based wealth management, and bring meaningful insights back to our organization — all while collaborating with some of the most respected leaders in the space.
JAH: The answer is in the question… community. The people make this community great, as they are always willing to help one another.
Hatem Benjamin holds the position of SVP, national sales director at The Huntington Investment Company.
Brett Fisher, MBA, is the director of investment services at First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors. He holds a BA in business marketing from Indiana State University as well as an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 51 and 66 registrations. Mr. Fisher resides in Noblesville, IN, with twin twelve-year-old sons, Cooper and Conner.
John A. Harshman, CPWA®, CRC®, is a senior financial services executive with more than two decades of experience building and leading high‑performing wealth management organizations within Fortune 500 and regional financial institutions. He provides executive leadership for FNB Investment Services, guiding leaders, managers and financial professionals across the business line. Mr. Harshman steers strategic planning, growth initiatives, talent development and operational excellence, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional service.
Jodi T. Rolland currently serves as president of affluent wealth management at U.S. Bank and CEO of US Bancorp Advisors. Ms. Rolland’s journey in this industry spans 33 years, including 26 years leading a division of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and seven years as head of the Greater West Division at JP Morgan Chase.
Lisa F. Stavsky serves as president and CEO of WesBanco Securities and CEO of WesBanco Insurance Services. With more than three decades of experience in investment and insurance sales leadership across WesBanco, TIAA and PNC, Ms. Stavsky offers a deep expertise in financial services strategy, talent development and regulated programs to every role she holds.