Amanda Ricks-Lindsey
Vice President, Cannabis Relationship Manager
Get to know me
As Vice President and Cannabis Relationship Manager at First Citizens Bank, I help hemp-derived cannabis businesses and ancillary companies navigate banking in one of the most highly regulated industries.
With over 25 years of experience in financial services, I specialize in deposit growth, complex treasury management solutions, and compliance navigation. My role goes beyond traditional banking—I partner with experts across Merchant Services, Treasury Management, Business Insurance, Mortgage Banking, and our Premier & Private Banking divisions to deliver comprehensive financial strategies for both business and personal needs.
My mission: Empower cannabis-related businesses to thrive by providing the right tools, guidance, and strategies for sustainable growth. Whether it’s optimizing cash flow, mitigating risk, or uncovering lending opportunities, I collaborate closely with clients to ensure success at every stage.
With over 25 years of experience in financial services, I specialize in deposit growth, complex treasury management solutions, and compliance navigation. My role goes beyond traditional banking—I partner with experts across Merchant Services, Treasury Management, Business Insurance, Mortgage Banking, and our Premier & Private Banking divisions to deliver comprehensive financial strategies for both business and personal needs.
My mission: Empower cannabis-related businesses to thrive by providing the right tools, guidance, and strategies for sustainable growth. Whether it’s optimizing cash flow, mitigating risk, or uncovering lending opportunities, I collaborate closely with clients to ensure success at every stage.
Our approach
At First Citizens, our Bankers view business relationships with you through a long-term lens. This aligns with our brand ethics, business philosophies and statement of purpose for building a long, lasting alliance. We make recommendations and decisions based on what’s best for your business and focus on your growth, expansion and success.
Management at First Citizens is regional, and we guide your accounts in the same manner—with regional support and authority. Our relationship management teams include inside and outside relationship managers, credit professionals and product specialists. Our consulting and business strategy services include industry change optimization, business process management and financial management processes.
We pride ourselves on working together to bring positive results to your business, as we see your vision come to fruition.
Management at First Citizens is regional, and we guide your accounts in the same manner—with regional support and authority. Our relationship management teams include inside and outside relationship managers, credit professionals and product specialists. Our consulting and business strategy services include industry change optimization, business process management and financial management processes.
We pride ourselves on working together to bring positive results to your business, as we see your vision come to fruition.
Industry Expertise
Hemp
Personal Interests
Animals, plants, cooking, Scouting America
Community Involvement
Scouting America
Resources
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