Modernize Banking.
Reduce Costs. Automate with AI.
We help community banks and credit unions streamline operations and enhance customer experience using AI-powered automation — cutting costs, improving compliance, and future-proofing your institution without expanding your tech team.
Reimagine Banking Operations with AI.
Who is this for?
Built for community banks and credit unions ready to reduce costs, improve compliance, and modernize operations — without hiring more staff or overhauling legacy systems.
Want to streamline workflows, retain digital-first clients, and stay competitive in a tech-driven landscape?
You’re in the right place.
AI-Powered Workflow Automation
We streamline risk, compliance, and onboarding workflows using AI — eliminating bottlenecks, reducing manual errors, and freeing up 30–60+ hours/month in internal operations.
AI-Powered Workflow Automation
We streamline risk, compliance, and onboarding workflows using AI — eliminating bottlenecks, reducing manual errors, and freeing up 30–60+ hours/month in internal operations.
AI-Powered Workflow Automation
We streamline risk, compliance, and onboarding workflows using AI — eliminating bottlenecks, reducing manual errors, and freeing up 30–60+ hours/month in internal operations.
Smart AI Assistant for Teams & Customers
We build custom AI assistants to handle internal employee questions, customer FAQs, and ticket triage — cutting support time while improving service quality.
Smart AI Assistant for Teams & Customers
We build custom AI assistants to handle internal employee questions, customer FAQs, and ticket triage — cutting support time while improving service quality.
Smart AI Assistant for Teams & Customers
We build custom AI assistants to handle internal employee questions, customer FAQs, and ticket triage — cutting support time while improving service quality.
Process Intelligence & Task Automation
From document review to audit prep and HR requests, we automate repetitive tasks across departments — improving SLA compliance and operational efficiency.
Process Intelligence & Task Automation
From document review to audit prep and HR requests, we automate repetitive tasks across departments — improving SLA compliance and operational efficiency.
Process Intelligence & Task Automation
From document review to audit prep and HR requests, we automate repetitive tasks across departments — improving SLA compliance and operational efficiency.
Visibility & Optimization Dashboard
Track internal performance, customer trends, and workflow efficiency in one place. Get real-time metrics to guide decisions and improve compliance outcomes.
Visibility & Optimization Dashboard
Track internal performance, customer trends, and workflow efficiency in one place. Get real-time metrics to guide decisions and improve compliance outcomes.
Visibility & Optimization Dashboard
Track internal performance, customer trends, and workflow efficiency in one place. Get real-time metrics to guide decisions and improve compliance outcomes.
One Growth System
Modernize your bank’s operations with a done-for-you automation engine powered by AI.
From compliance to customer service, we streamline workflows, boost retention, and cut operating costs — without hiring more staff.
How It Works
How It Works
Launch reliable, AI-powered banking systems that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and modernize operations — without hiring more staff.
Launch reliable, AI-powered banking systems that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and modernize operations — without hiring more staff.
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AI-Powered Workflow Automation
Automate internal operations like compliance, risk audits, onboarding, and service requests — reducing manual work and saving 30–60+ hours/month.
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AI-Powered Workflow Automation
Automate internal operations like compliance, risk audits, onboarding, and service requests — reducing manual work and saving 30–60+ hours/month.
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AI-Powered Workflow Automation
Automate internal operations like compliance, risk audits, onboarding, and service requests — reducing manual work and saving 30–60+ hours/month.
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Smart Support Assistants
Deploy AI-powered chatbots to handle internal staff queries or triage customer support — freeing up your team for higher-value tasks.
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Smart Support Assistants
Deploy AI-powered chatbots to handle internal staff queries or triage customer support — freeing up your team for higher-value tasks.
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Smart Support Assistants
Deploy AI-powered chatbots to handle internal staff queries or triage customer support — freeing up your team for higher-value tasks.
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Process Visibility & Optimization Tools
Track team SLAs, streamline email handling, and surface cross-sell opportunities using AI-powered insights — all through easy dashboards.
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Process Visibility & Optimization Tools
Track team SLAs, streamline email handling, and surface cross-sell opportunities using AI-powered insights — all through easy dashboards.
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Process Visibility & Optimization Tools
Track team SLAs, streamline email handling, and surface cross-sell opportunities using AI-powered insights — all through easy dashboards.
Meet The Founder
Meet The Founder
Deb Barnes, Ph.D.
Deb Barnes, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO, Stellara Strategies
Founder & CEO, Stellara Strategies
Deb Barnes is a practical problem-solver, trusted advisor, and expert in financial data and AI—with over 18 years in banking and a Ph.D. in Management Science. She built her career simplifying complexity, guiding banks through high-stakes transformations, and making sure teams are equipped to deliver real results—faster, smarter, and always in alignment with their values.
Deb Barnes is a practical problem-solver, trusted advisor, and expert in financial data and AI—with over 18 years in banking and a Ph.D. in Management Science. She built her career simplifying complexity, guiding banks through high-stakes transformations, and making sure teams are equipped to deliver real results — faster, smarter, and always in alignment with their values.
After leading enterprise-wide AI and data strategy within one of the country’s largest mission-driven financial institutions (USAA), Deb launched Stellara Strategies to solve a growing problem: community banks were being left behind by digital transformation.
Stellara was created to bring lean, regulation-ready AI solutions to the banks that matter most—without the enterprise bloat or compliance risk.
After leading enterprise-wide AI and data strategy within one of the country’s largest mission-driven financial institutions (USAA), Deb launched Stellara Strategies to solve a growing problem: community banks were being left behind by digital transformation.
Stellara was created to bring lean, regulation-ready AI solutions to the banks that matter most—without the enterprise bloat or compliance risk.
Why Work With Deb?
With over 18 years of experience in banking, data, and operational strategy, Deb brings a strong foundation in both leadership and analytical expertise. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science, with a focus on decision systems and efficiency, which informs her strategic approach to complex challenges. Known for her calm leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and clarity under pressure, Deb is trusted by executives, compliance teams, and front-line staff alike. Deeply committed to the success of local banks, she is driven to help them compete, serve their communities, and thrive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Why Work With Deb?
With over 18 years of experience in banking, data, and operational strategy, Deb brings a strong foundation in both leadership and analytical expertise. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science, with a focus on decision systems and efficiency, which informs her strategic approach to complex challenges. Known for her calm leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and clarity under pressure, Deb is trusted by executives, compliance teams, and front-line staff alike. Deeply committed to the success of local banks, she is driven to help them compete, serve their communities, and thrive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Your Questions, Answered
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know about how our AI-powered automation systems help banks modernize operations and boost efficiency.
Everything you need to know about how our AI-powered automation systems help banks modernize operations and boost efficiency.
What exactly do you do?
How do your systems improve operational efficiency?
Can your system integrate with our existing platforms?
How do you help with compliance and risk management?
What exactly do you do?
How do your systems improve operational efficiency?
Can your system integrate with our existing platforms?
How do you help with compliance and risk management?
What exactly do you do?
How do your systems improve operational efficiency?
Can your system integrate with our existing platforms?
How do you help with compliance and risk management?
How soon can we start seeing results?
Is this done-for-you or DIY?
What kind of banks benefit most from your service?
What does it cost?
How soon can we start seeing results?
Is this done-for-you or DIY?
What kind of banks benefit most from your service?
What does it cost?
How soon can we start seeing results?
Is this done-for-you or DIY?
What kind of banks benefit most from your service?
What does it cost?
Ready to modernize your bank
without adding headcount?
Join forward-thinking community banks using AI systems to cut costs, reduce compliance headaches, and improve customer experience—without hiring more staff.
Let’s automate the back office and free up your team to do what matters.