Fortifi Bank named to the 2025 OTCQX Best 50
Berlin, WI – January 15, 2025 – Fortifi Bank is pleased to announce that First Berlin Bancorp (OTCQX: FTFI) has been named to the 2025 OTCQX® Best 50, a ranking of top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market last year. This esteemed recognition highlights Fortifi Bank’s steadfast dedication to its clients and its enduring commitment to strengthening communities across Wisconsin.
First Berlin Bancorp, Inc (OTCQX: FTFI) is the bank holding company of Fortifi Bank. Fortifi Bank is a full service commercial and retail financial institution that was founded in Berlin, Wisconsin in 1876. They’ve been growing the financial strength of businesses and individuals for nearly 150 years and maintain an independent community bank approach to market.
The OTCQX Best 50 is an annual ranking of the top 50 U.S. and international companies traded on the OTCQX market. The ranking is calculated based on an equal weighting of one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth in the previous calendar year. Companies in the 2025 OTCQX Best 50 were ranked based on their performance in 2024.
“We are honored to be named to the 2025 OTCQX Best 50,” said Greg Lundberg, president and CEO of Fortifi Bank. “This recognition is a testament to the exceptional efforts of our team and our unwavering commitment to delivering value for our shareholders, clients, and communities. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together.”
Russel Kuehn, president of First Berlin Bancorp, added, “Achieving this distinction in just our second full year of listing is a remarkable milestone that underscores the strength of our vision, the dedication of our team, and the trust of our stakeholders. Our success is built on fostering strong relationships with our clients and communities, which remain central to our mission. The growth we’ve experienced in the OTCQX market reflects Fortifi Bank’s commitment to delivering exceptional service while actively supporting the communities we serve. We are excited to build on this momentum as we pursue continued growth and innovation.”
For the complete 2025 OTCQX Best 50 ranking, visit
https://www.otcmarkets.com/files/2025_OTCQX_Best_50.pdf.
About Fortifi Bank
Fortifi Bank has been Growin’ Wisconsin for more than 145 years – one person, one business, one relationship at a time. Financial centers can be found in Berlin, Green Lake, Green Bay, Montello, Ripon, Omro, Oshkosh, Waunakee, and Winneconne. Their full-service financial centers have been offering both personal and business clients with a portfolio of products and services that are designed with the client in mind. Local decision-making, community involvement, community ownership, and a Board of Directors comprised of local citizens have been the driving successes of Fortifi Bank since inception. For more information, visit www.fortifibank.com or call 855-876-1500.
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