Bradley C. Hanson is the CEO of Pathward Financial, Inc., having taken over this role in October 2018. Before that, he was the president of Meta Payment Systems, a division he founded. With over 25 years of experience in financial...

Bradley C. Hanson is the CEO of Pathward Financial, Inc., having taken over this role in October 2018. Before that, he was the president of Meta Payment Systems, a division he founded. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Bradley has shaped the prepaid card industry significantly. He started working at Meta Financial in 2004, and before that, he gained valuable experience at BankFirst in South Dakota. During his time as CEO, he has focused on aligning the company’s goals with its financial performance, leading to impressive results. In 2021, Bradley earned a total compensation of about $5 million, showing that his leadership is well recognized. He is also known for actively participating in community service, embodying a balance between driving business results and giving back. His educational background includes a degree in Economics from the University of South Dakota.

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Bradley C. Hanson

Ex-CEO of Pathward Financial, Inc.

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

January 1, 1967 - 58 years ago

CEO of Pathward Financial, Inc. for

2 years 11 months (Oct 2018 - Sep 2021)

Previous Experience

President of Meta Payment Systems since 2004; President of Meta Financial Group and MetaBank since 2013.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Bradley C. Hanson

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Vincent J. Delie, Jr.

CEO of F.N.B. Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$11.00M

Salary

$1.19M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$649.18K

Total Holdings

$24.80M

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Orlando Berges-Gonzalez

CEO of First BanCorp

2023 Compensation

Stock

$655.06K

Salary

$600.00K

Bonus

$1.20K

Other

$13.96K

Total Holdings

$5.10M

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Joseph S. Exnicios

CEO of Hancock Whitney Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$265.86K

Salary

$553.84K

Bonus

$383.43K

Other

$67.08K

Total Holdings

$2.37M

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John W. Allison

CEO of Home BancShares

2022 Compensation

Stock

$3.66M

Salary

$650.60K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$687.75K

Total Holdings

$201.65M

Holdings

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Bradley C. Hanson holds around 402,846 shares in Pathward Financial, showing a commitment to the company’s success. His share count reflects growth over the years, as he has been with the company since 2004 and views his stake as a...

Bradley C. Hanson holds around 402,846 shares in Pathward Financial, showing a commitment to the company’s success. His share count reflects growth over the years, as he has been with the company since 2004 and views his stake as a long-term asset. At one point, his shareholdings represented a significant part of his total wealth, aligning his interests with those of the shareholders. As of 2021, he has seen fluctuations in his holdings in response to market conditions, but he continues to show confidence in the company's future.

Insider Trading

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Compensation History

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In 2021, Bradley C. Hanson received a total compensation of $5,040,345, which included a salary of $866,745, a performance bonus of $1,343,455 due to meeting financial goals, and nearly $1.93 million in vested stock awards. His pay structure is designed to align with company performance, rewarding him for exceeding targets. The previous year, his total compensation was about $3 million, impacted by the pandemic. His base salary has remained stable over the years, reflecting his value to the company. This approach underlines a focus on long-term growth and performance metrics, balancing risks and rewards for both him and the company.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$4.48M

Salary

$866.75K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to align the interests of executives with those of shareholders through performance-based incentives and competitive pay structures.

Bonus

$1.34M

Board Justification

The annual incentive award was based on the company's performance metrics, with a payout multiplier of 155% of the target due to exceeding financial goals.

Other

$335.63K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions to retirement plans, country club membership costs, dividends on unvested restricted stock, and other personal benefits.

Restricted Stock

$1.93M(86.54K restricted stock)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2021 included performance-based restricted stock awards and time-vesting restricted stock awards, with a total value of $1,932,606.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the CEO's compensation included net income, return on assets, and discretionary/strategic goals.

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Brett L. Pharr

CEO of Pathward Financial, Inc.

October 2021 - Present