Joseph C. Stewart III
Chief Executive Officer — Javelin Consulting

Joseph C.
Stewart III

Financial executive and strategic consultant with over 35 years of leadership in banking, capital markets, and regulatory affairs. Founder and CEO of Javelin Consulting.

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35+
Years Experience
3
Banking Institutions
10+
Years Federal Board

Javelin Consulting provides strategic advisory and consulting services to financial institutions and growth-stage businesses. Built on decades of executive experience and regulatory expertise.

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Javelin Consulting
Career

Professional Experience

2024 – Present
Chief Executive Officer
Javelin Consulting
  • Founded boutique financial consulting and advisory firm
  • Strategic advisory to financial institutions, boards, and growth companies
  • Specializing in banking strategy, M&A, and regulatory navigation
July 2006 – May 2026
Chairman of the Board
BancStar Inc.
  • Governance and strategic oversight of multi-entity banking organization
  • Capital allocation, M&A strategy, and regulatory relations
May 1990 – May 2026
Chief Executive Officer
Bank Star
  • Led bank through multiple economic cycles over 35+ year tenure
  • Grew institution through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions
  • Full oversight of lending, compliance, and operational excellence
2000 – 2015
Chief Executive Officer
Bank Star of the BootHeel
  • Full P&L leadership of regional banking subsidiary
  • Expanded market share across Southeast Missouri
2000 – 2017
President & CEO
Bank Star One
  • Founded and scaled separate banking entity within the BancStar family
  • Managed retail, commercial, and consumer lending operations
Board & Advisory

Industry Leadership

Jan 2008 – Dec 2018
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Director — Mission, Member & Housing; HR & Compensation; Audit; Finance & Planning; Vice Chair, Risk Committee
Sept 2012 – Dec 2019
ABA Government Relations Council
Member — Evaluated regulatory and legislative proposals; direct advocacy with legislators and agencies on banking policy.
Fellow
National Association of Corporate Directors
NACD Fellow — the highest level of credentialing for corporate directors and corporate governance professionals.
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NACD Fellow Joseph C. Stewart III has been credentialed as an NACD Fellow by the National Association of Corporate Directors — the highest designation available to corporate governance professionals.
Background

Education & Expertise

Louisiana State University
Professional Master of Banking — Banking & Finance (GSB–LSU / Alex Sheshunoff Banking School)
2002
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Graduate School of Banking — Banking & Finance
1993 – 1995
University of Missouri–St. Louis
B.S.B.A., Finance
1993 – 1994
Saint Louis University
Finance & Accounting
1992 – 1993
University of Missouri–Columbia
Finance & Accounting
1988 – 1990
Skills & Expertise
Banking Risk Management Commercial Lending Credit Analysis SBA Lending Consumer Lending Retail Banking Underwriting M&A Loan Origination Regulatory Relations Negotiations R/E Transactions Budget Management Marketing & Sales Government Relations Private Placements Tender Offers Due Diligence Small Business Lending
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Get in Touch

Interested in consulting engagements, board service, or strategic advisory? Reach out directly.

Phone
239-342-5102
Email
MrJCStewart@gmail.com
PSB Bank
314-659-2888
Location
Kirkwood, MO
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