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NexBridge™

Align People, Systems, and Strategy. Execute with Confidence.

Ceto’s benchmark intelligence solution helps you identify inefficiencies, optimize performance, and drive smarter execution across every corner of the institution—from staffing to systems to strategic initiatives.

How it Works

| A BLUEPRINT FOR ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

Aligning Intelligence, Resources, and Execution Across the Organization

NexBridge™ is a benchmark intelligence and enterprise transformation solution that evaluates operations, staffing, and systems performance. With over 260 data-driven metrics, it delivers clear insight into what’s working and underperforming and how to drive measurable results through aligned strategy and execution.

| THE STRATEGIC VALUE OF NEXBRIDGE

  • Benchmark Intelligence
    Evaluate performance using 260+ peer benchmarks across key business and technology domains.

  • Resource Alignment
    Identify inefficiencies and optimize how people, systems, and capital are deployed.

  • Execution Support
    Drive strategic initiatives with data-backed recommendations and implementation clarity.

  • Enterprise Transformation
    Support initiatives including core conversions, M&A, fintech integrations, and org redesign.

  • Operational Lift
    Improve productivity and reduce non-interest expense through performance optimization.

  • Flexible Use Cases
    Apply NexBridge across operations, staffing, and systems with tailored benchmarking.

What It Powers:

  • Identifies performance gaps across operational and technology domains

  • Aligns people, systems, and strategy for measurable impact

  • Supports M&A integration, core conversions, and enterprise initiatives

  • Enables resource optimization through benchmarking and workforce analysis

  • Strengthens execution by connecting business strategy to data-driven action

| Enterprise-Wide Benchmark Intelligence

Visualizing Performance Across Your Institution

NexBridge™ applies 260+ benchmark metrics across operational and technology domains—providing enterprise-wide visibility and peer comparisons across more than 390 business process areas.

| Performance Benchmarks

  • Retail Banking
  • Commercial Banking
  • Digital Banking
  • Deposit & Loan Operations
  • Administration
  • Information Technology

| Expense Areas

  • Metrics for Non-Interest Expense
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Legal & Compliance
  • Accounting, Tax, & Audit
  • Telecommunications

| Turning Strategy Into Execution

Modernize your organization. Align for growth.

NexBridge™ delivers a strategic roadmap for enterprise transformation, aligning people, processes, technology, and strategy to support growth. Our experts work with your team to modernize operations and optimize resources—driving agility, execution, and long-term performance.

| Business Strategy & Execution

with Expert Insights

  • Strategy Planning & Goal Alignment
  • Resource Alignment & Workforce Optimization
  • Performance Benchmarking & Measurement
  • Operational Reviews
  • Digital & Technology Strategy
  • Process Design & Productivity Enhancement

 

| Transformations & M&A

with Trusted Partner

  • Core & Technology Conversions
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Integrations
  • Program Management & Strategic Advisory
  • Change Readiness & Technology Assessments
  • Change Management & Execution Support
  • Post-Implementation Performance Optimization

| Aligning Capital, Talent, and Technology to Strategic Goals

Use resources more intelligently—not just efficiently.

NexBridge™ supports large-scale transformation by aligning resources—people, capital, and systems—to your institution’s strategic goals. Whether reallocating staff or enabling tech adoption, NexBridge™ helps eliminate bottlenecks and maximize capacity where it matters most.

  • Align people, technology, and capital for impact
  • Improve workforce planning and skill alignment
  • Identify underutilized resources
  • Recommend reallocation, not just cuts
  • Support digital and operational scale
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Alison Van Pelt, PMP

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Dir. PL NexBridge

Sean Stanley

Sean Stanley
Consultant

Nicole Griffin

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Senior Consultant

Jeff Hancock

Jeff Hancock
Senior Consultant

Brian Kronstad

Brian Kronstad
Senior Consultant

Melissa Little

Melissa Nechitilo
Senior Consultant

Cynthia Mellen

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Senior Consultant

Jen Miller

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Senior Consultant

Kerri Muller

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Senior Consultant

Dantes Ortiz

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Senior Consultant

Allison Post

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Senior Consultant

Stephanie Shearer

Stephanie Shearer
Senior Consultant

Kevin Trembath

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| A Measurable Impact on Financial Performance

How NexBridge Impacts Your Efficiency Ratio

By aligning strategy, resources, and execution, NexBridge helps institutions lower non-interest expenses and boost performance, enhancing both sides of the efficiency ratio.