45 Years in Finance & Ethical Leadership | Rich Reid | The Power Of Integrity Podcast

What does integrity look like over the course of a 45-year career in commercial banking? In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo sits down with longtime friend and client Rich Reid, former Managing Director of Southern California Commercial Banking at First Bank, to explore what it means to lead with principle, build trust over decades, and stay grounded through it all.

Rich shares stories from his rise through the banking industry from cleaning up distressed loan portfolios to managing teams across California, and reveals the behind-the-scenes moments where integrity, not ambition, made the difference. From working with clients who went from startups to $175M exits, to business owners who gave up their homes to honor their debts during the recession, this conversation is a masterclass in character, courage, and long-term thinking.

 

In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why integrity and courage are the foundation of sustainable leadership
✅ How character influences banking decisions and career longevity
✅ What Rich learned from helping hundreds of companies grow, struggle, and succeed

 

🎙 Podcast Quote: "Without integrity, nothing else works. It might work in the short term, but long term, it falls apart." – Rich Reid

Whether you're building a company, leading a team, or mentoring the next generation, this episode is filled with lessons you won’t find in any business textbook. Hit play, subscribe, and share!

 

Connect with Rich Reid:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-reid-961ba98/ 
• Email: rich.reid25@yahoo.com  
• Other: (714) 504-5245

 

Connect with Ralph Adamo:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
• Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
• Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
• Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 

 

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Disclaimer: 

Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.

 

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