Fintel Connect and FVCbank Win Silver at the 2026 US Partnership Award for Best Partnership Problem Solved

Recognition from Hello Partner highlights the role of affiliate marketing in helping financial institutions solve acquisition challenges and support measurable deposit growth

VANCOUVER, BC, June 11, 2026 — Fintel Connect, financial services’ only dedicated affiliate marketing platform, network, and agency, today announced that its work with FVCbank has been named a silver winner in the Best Partnership Problem Solved category at the 2026 US Partnership Awards, presented by Hello Partner.

The winning entry, “172% Beyond Target: Solving Deposit Growth With Affiliate Marketing,” recognizes the collaborative work between Fintel Connect and FVCbank to help the bank expand beyond traditional acquisition channels and build a performance-driven digital growth strategy. By leveraging Fintel Connect’s financial services-focused affiliate marketing platform, partner network, and strategic program support, FVCbank was able to reach new markets, connect with high-intent customers, and support deposit growth through trusted digital partners.

The Best Partnership Problem Solved category recognizes partnerships that address a real-world business challenge through the effective combination of strategy, technology, and team collaboration. For Fintel Connect and FVCbank, the award reflects a practical example of how financial institutions can use affiliate marketing to create measurable acquisition outcomes while maintaining the trust, structure, and oversight required in a regulated industry.

“Financial institutions are under real pressure to grow efficiently, but sustainable growth rarely comes from simply adding another marketing channel,” said Nicky Senyard, CEO of Fintel Connect. “This award reflects what can happen when strong partnership, the right technology, and a clear strategy come together around a real business challenge. FVCbank approached digital acquisition with openness, discipline, and a willingness to test, learn, and scale, while staying true to the relationship-driven foundation of its business.”

FVCbank, a Virginia-chartered community bank serving businesses, professionals, nonprofits, and customers across Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland, has focused on combining responsive, relationship-based banking with modern digital growth strategies. Its partnership with Fintel Connect supported the bank’s efforts to reach customers outside its core geographic footprint while maintaining the service standards and trust that define its brand.

“As a community bank, our relationships remain central to how we grow, but we also recognized the need to reach customers in new ways,” said Patricia A. Ferrick, President of FVCbank. “Working with Fintel Connect helped us approach digital acquisition with greater focus, structure, and confidence. This recognition is a meaningful reflection of the work our teams have done together and the results that can come from a strong, aligned partnership.”

The US Partnership Awards celebrate performance-based, brand, content, affiliate, and influencer partnerships across North America that demonstrate measurable impact, strategic collaboration, and business growth. This year’s awards recognized work across 29 categories, highlighting the companies and partnerships shaping the future of partnership marketing.

The recognition follows a period of continued momentum for Fintel Connect as financial institutions seek more accountable, performance-driven acquisition channels. With a platform, network, and agency model built exclusively for financial services, Fintel Connect helps banks, credit unions, fintechs, and insurers scale affiliate programs with the specialized technology, partner relationships, and compliance-aware support required in regulated markets.

About Fintel Connect

Fintel Connect is the leading all-in-one affiliate marketing platform, network, and agency exclusively for financial services. The company drives scalable net new growth for the modern bank, credit union, fintech, and insurer through its specialized tools, expert support, and deep experience in regulated environments. Fintel Connect proudly partners with thousands of targeted high-quality traffic sources and powers the affiliate programs of 100+ leading financial institutions, including Grasshopper, Scotiabank, and BMO. For more information, visit www.fintelconnect.com.

About FVCbank

FVCbank is a Virginia-chartered community bank based in Fairfax, Virginia, serving the banking needs of small and mid-sized businesses, government contractors, nonprofit organizations, professional services entities, owners, and employees across Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Locally owned and managed, FVCbank is focused on high-touch, responsive, relationship-based client service. For more information, visit www.fvcbank.com.

About the US Partnership Awards

The US Partnership Awards, presented by Hello Partner, recognize standout performance-based, brand, content, affiliate, and influencer partnerships across North America. The awards celebrate collaborations that deliver measurable impact, commercial value, and strong partnership outcomes across the broader marketing ecosystem. For more information, visit: https://partnershipawards.com/