Brian Daly loves sharing knowledge and resources to help first-time homeowners and local business owners reach their goals of home ownership and community involvement. He is Market President at Fidelity Bank & Trust in Epworth and Peosta, where he has worked for 20 years. Daly values relationships and his banking career, and he enjoys traveling with his family in his free time.
What is your job title/position at your bank?
Market President, Epworth and Peosta. I have been employed by Fidelity Bank & Trust since May 2004.
Where did you attend college/what degree(s) have you obtained? (optional)
American Institute of Business (Des Moines) – Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and Sales & Marketing.
When looking back on your banking career, what achievement are you most proud of and why?
The achievement I am most proud of is being part of financing first-time homebuyers and local business owners as they achieve their goal of ownership and community involvement. Providing these individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the long term is incredibly rewarding.
What piece of advice would you give to your past self or to anyone considering a career in banking?
A career in banking allows anyone with various interests to be part of a team and a community.
What is your best elevator pitch for why banking is a great career?
Banking is a great career because it allows you to create and maintain relationships with many industries and individuals, sharing knowledge and experiences along the way.
How does getting involved with the Iowa Bankers Association help you and your bank?
The IBA offers great training opportunities along with the ability to network with others across the state.
When you’re not at work, what do you like to do most?
When not at work, I enjoy traveling with family and often attend an occasional truck/tractor pull.
What is a quote or guiding principle you live by?
Work hard, play harder.