About us
With deep roots in the Colorado financial world, it’s no wonder we helped to pioneer cannabis banking. Since we were originally created by Partner Colorado Credit Union, we bring over 90 years of financial service to the table, giving you peace of mind that we’ll be here. Today and tomorrow.
Our History
In November 2012, Colorado voters passed Amendment 64 legalizing the sale and use of recreational marijuana. As a result, entrepreneurial businesses focused on cannabis products, growing as fast as the strong demand for the product. Unfortunately, federal laws did not change, making it nearly impossible for these businesses to conduct banking in federally insured financial institutions.
As a result, marijuana businesses operated in a cash-based landscape, paying rent, salaries, taxes, etc. with grocery bags full of cash. The prospect of robbery, fraud and worse made this approach unsustainable. In July 2014, a group of attorneys, representing a number of cannabis- related businesses, approached Partner Colorado Credit Union to help establish a legitimate banking option for their clients. By the beginning of 2015, Safe Harbor Private Banking opened for business. Today, As Safe Harbor Financial, we continue to proudly forge the way for safe, legal banking for the flourishing cannabis industry.
Management Team
Sundie Seefried
CEO, Safe Harbor Financial
Safe Harbor Financial is the brainchild of Sundie Seefried, CEO of Safe Harbor Financial. A 35-year veteran of the credit union industry, in 2014, she saw that CRBs needed financial services and that Colorado communities would be safer if the new industry had access to banking solutions.
Amanda McComb
Vice President
Amanda’s unique cannabis banking perspective started with years of hands-on industry experience. From the front line to managing the Credit Union’s greatest risk— BSA/AML practices—Amanda served as the initial banker for the Safe Harbor Program and is currently Vice President of Safe Harbor Financial.
Kimberly Seefried
Implementation Manager
As the Safe Harbor Implementation Manager, Kimberly was responsible for onboarding over 80 accounts, in three states, in the first 10 months of the program’s existence. Kimberly works closely with the financial institutions involved in the Safe Harbor program. She became CAMS certified in 2020.
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POSITION: BSA Specialist
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Specialist is responsible for performing day-to-day analysis ensuring Safe Harbors remains compliant with the applicable aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations. Specialist will be responsible for monitoring, identifying and reporting of suspicious activity relative to potential money laundering activity, financial crimes and/or terrorist financing. Specialist will perform daily monitoring of Suspicious Activity, review, research and analyze accounts and activity identified for possible Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing. Specialist is responsible to review and monitors daily control reports to ensure that all Currency Transaction Reports (CTR) are completed and filed. Specialist is responsible for working with private bankers to streamline files.
POSITION DUTIES:
- BSA/FINCEN GUIDELINES & COLE MEMO PRIORITIES
- Specialist will be required to know the regulatory guidelines sufficiently to apply to all account and client activities.
- Specialist will be required to maintain BSA Certification.
- Specialist will need to understand the ramifications of banking the industry on both a personal and professional level and protect the organization and themselves from any legal action.
- Specialist will be required to monitor the industry for changes and trends that may impact banking.
- Specialist responsible for filing the SARs after approval, performs ninety day reviews and maintains all documentation
- Specialist responsible to work directly with bankers to file all SAR’s/CTR”s by set due date
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Business Account knowledge
- BSA Certification and understanding
- Bachelors of Business Degree preferred
- Ability to Self-train on this new industry and apply knowledge to protect Safe Harbor
- Ability to STRICTLY follow and adhere to regulatory guidelines and rules surrounding the service to this industry.
Salary: $40,000-$45, 116 depending on knowledge and experience
Strategic Partners
We help you grow with the support of our strategic partners. Fully vetted and recognized for their expertise, you can count on these guys to further optimize your business.
Giving Back
At Safe Harbor, one of our core values is giving back to the communities we serve. Our commitment is exemplified by the following organizations, however our teams give countless hours of their time to other philanthropic causes as well.
The Policy Center for Public Health and Safety (PH&S) was founded by forward- thinking leaders who facilitate dialogue, putting solutions in front of credible policymakers and key regulatory figures who have the ability to responsibly address issues impacting the U.S. and international cannabis markets.
Created in 2016, the Growing Hope Foundation is as an avenue for cannabis businesses to support worthy causes they believe in and give back to their communities.
El Capitan Advisors
Cash Management, Balance Sheet Access, and Investment Management Services
www.elcapitanadvisors.com
For more information contact:
Andrew Nash
CEO and Founder
andrew@elcapitanadvisors.com
415.971.2250
AeroPay
AeroPay is the leading digital payments platform for the cannabis industry. With AeroPay, cannabis businesses can offer contactless in-store, online, and B2B payments to customers, suppliers, or business partners.
For more information or to request a demo, visit aeropay.com/safeharbor or email safeharbor@aeropay.com.
CanPay
The world’s first debit payment app for cannabis retailers – and other emerging industries.
canpaydebit.com
For more information
Dustin Eide
Sales@CanPayDebit.com
Track N Pay
A proven payment solution for retailers.
track-n-pay.com
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For more information
224.244.3936
würk
Cannabis software and services to manage your people.
Payroll | HR | Scheduling | Time keeping
enjoywurk.com
For more information
Chris Lagana
Partnerships & Business Development Director
clagana@enjoywurk.com
833.365.9875