After 15 years on his own, a banker gets back into the game

Charles Idelson has big expansion plans for Investors’ Security Trust under its new owners, Illinois-based Busey Bank,

Stefania Pifferi. Charles Idelson is invigorated by new opportunities for Fort Myers-based Investors’ Security Trust under a new corporate owner, Illinois-based Busey Bank.
Stefania Pifferi. Charles Idelson is invigorated by new opportunities for Fort Myers-based Investors’ Security Trust under a new corporate owner, Illinois-based Busey Bank.
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At age 70, many people have either already retired or are heading toward that point. But when Charles Idelson hit that milestone, he was just beginning his latest business venture.

“I don’t consider myself 70; I think I’m more like 55,” he laughs. “I really enjoy working. I’m not going to just sit at home.”

 

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