Payments · Banking · Fintech

Architecting the Future of Finance

Luther Starks is a recognized leader in payments, banking, and fintech— building high-growth businesses, forging strategic partnerships, and driving innovation across acquiring, BaaS, and embedded finance.

10,000+

Consulted Fintechs

350

Fintechs Live

$1B+

Card Processing

AcquiringBanking-as-a-ServiceEmbedded FinanceCommercial PaymentsStrategic Partnerships

The Operator

A proven track record of durable, profitable growth.

As VP of Acquiring and BaaS at Priority, and previously Director of Commercial Payments at First National Bank of Omaha, Luther has consistently turned strategy into measurable results—doubling portfolio size, expanding fee income, and elevating institutions to national rank.

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    Led FNBO to the 12th-largest ACH debit originator nationally.

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    Drove 25% year-over-year growth in fee income.

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    Doubled portfolio size within three years.

Where I create leverage

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Acquiring & Processing

Scaling merchant portfolios with disciplined risk, pricing, and processor strategy.

Banking-as-a-Service

Building compliant, API-first rails that turn balance sheets into platforms.

Embedded Finance

Weaving lending, payments, and accounts into the software people use every day.

Let's build what's next.

Whether it's a partnership, an advisory role, or a bold new venture in embedded finance—the best conversations start here.

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