02 Jun 2024 Men of the Moment 2024: Eduard Millan

Eduard Millan finds his job in the banking industry most rewarding when he witnesses and actively contributes to his customers’ journeys, which allow them to become more financially secure.

As a bilingual banker, Millan has the privilege of assisting First Security Bank’s Hispanic clientele in Spanish, bridging the language gap they often encounter.

“By overcoming this barrier, we have been able to expand our support to unbanked or underbanked individuals, empowering them to access banking services more efficiently and securely,” he said. “This, in turn, enables them to retain more of their earnings and allocate those funds towards savings.”

Early in his career, Millan began volunteering for nonprofit organizations to give back to the community. He is currently a member of Opportunity Matters Arkansas, which focuses on providing home loans and financial literacy courses to the Hispanic community.

The commercial loan officer is also a board member of Paloma Community Services, which celebrates the Hispanic heritage in local communities and supports Hispanic students with scholarships for their education.

“Both of these causes are important to me because statistical evidence indicates that children raised in households where their parents are homeowners have increased chances of achieving success in life,” Millan said.

His advice for younger men to become more successful and create a lasting legacy is to determine their big-picture goals and stay patient and committed to them.  “As bankers, we engage with lots of individuals and business owners, and these are traits that many successful people I’ve worked with over the years share,” he said.

Millan would like to thank his wife, Miah, for being a pivotal influence on the person he has become today. “The recent arrival of our daughter, Sofia, has brought an abundance of joy into our lives, enriching our journey together in ways we could never have imagined,” he said.

Contact Eduard at [email protected].