Eko proudly extends its warmest congratulations to two of our esteemed partners on their significant achievements at the recent Q2 Connect 2025 awards. We are incredibly thrilled to celebrate Mercantile Bank, honored with the "Bank of the Year" award, and Bell Bank, recognized for "Excellence in Innovation." These top accolades from Q2, a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial institutions, are a powerful testament to their unwavering commitment to industry-leading innovation, exceptional client/member service, and overall excellence.

We are thrilled to see Mercantile Bank named "Bank of the Year" by Q2. "Their dedication to enhancing the client experience through technology is commendable and underscores their industry leadership," said Mart Vos, CEO of Eko Investments.

Eko is proud to partner with Mercantile Bank, providing integrated digital investing solutions that empower their clients. Our collaboration focuses on seamlessly integrating these tools into Mercantile Bank's digital banking ecosystem. "Mercantile Bank's commitment to a superior digital experience aligns perfectly with our mission at Eko," Vos continued. "We believe intuitive financial tools, like our Eko investing platform, contribute to the client satisfaction and innovation recognized by this award."

Furthermore, our partnership with Mercantile Bank has been incredibly rewarding. Throughout the implementation process, their team provided invaluable feedback that has directly contributed to the enhancement and continuous improvement of our Eko platform. Mercantile Bank has been a fantastic partner to work with, always insightful and focused on delivering the best for their clients.

Eko also heartily congratulates Bell Bank on receiving the Q2 Excellence Award for Innovation. This award recognizes Bell Bank, the largest bank in North Dakota with $15 billion in assets, for putting new ideas into practice to improve the account holder experience.

"Bell Bank's recognition for Innovation is truly inspiring," said Mart Vos, CEO of Eko. "Their dedication to enhancing the account holder experience sets a high standard. We at Eko are proud to partner with institutions that champion both technological advancement and community spirit."

The Q2 awards celebrate institutions demonstrating outstanding performance, innovation, and a commitment to transforming the financial experience. Mercantile Bank and Bell Bank have clearly distinguished themselves in these areas, and Eko is honored to support their journeys and partner with them in their ongoing success.

We look forward to our continued strong partnerships, supporting both Mercantile Bank and Bell Bank in delivering cutting-edge financial solutions and exceptional service to their clients and members for many years to come. Congratulations again to the entire teams at Mercantile Bank and Bell Bank on these outstanding achievements!