Senior Creditors Panel 2026

Senior Credit Officer's Panel

Navigating the Stacking Crisis: Merchant Cash Advances

Join TMA Upstate NY and RMA for a joint evening of networking, industry insight, and conversation at the Buffalo Club on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5:30-8:30 PM.

This year’s Senior Credit Officer's Panel will focus on “Navigating the Stacking Crisis: Merchant Cash Advances.” Our panel will discuss the growing impact of merchant cash advances and stacking, the challenges these arrangements create for lenders and borrowers, and what credit professionals should be watching as the landscape continues to evolve.

The evening will also include the TMA Upstate NY Annual Members Meeting prior to the panel.

Moderator: Aaron Fehnel
Panelists:  Scott J. Bogucki, Esq., Joe Heim,CPA, CFE, Cristine O’Keefe

Agenda

• 5:30–6:15 PM: Registration & Networking - Appetizers and Open Bar
• 6:15–6:30 PM: Annual Members Meeting
• 6:30–7:30 PM: Senior Credit Officers’ Panel
• 7:30–8:30 PM: Networking - Appetizers and Open Bar

Early Bird Pricing - through October 20, 2026
TMA & RMA Members: $55
Non-Members: $65

Regular Pricing
TMA & RMA Members: $70
Non-Members: $80

Come for the conversation and stay for the connections. We look forward to bringing together professionals from across the TMA and RMA communities for a timely discussion and a great evening of networking at the Buffalo Club!