# Ron Shevlin

> Ron Shevlin is a banking research executive and Forbes contributor known for Fintech Snark Tank; active on X as @rshevlin.

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Last updated: 2026-08-12
Categories: Financial technology, Fintech journalists, People in fintech

**Ron Shevlin** is an American banking and fintech researcher, Chief Research Officer at **Cornerstone Advisors**, and a Forbes contributor known for the **Fintech Snark Tank** column.[^rs1] On [X](/x) (**@rshevlin**) he is a sharp, high-follower critic of hype around [neobanks](/neobank), digital transformation and banking technology vendors.

## Career

Shevlin's research career focuses on retail banking strategy, fintech partnerships and consumer financial behaviour. Cornerstone reports and Forbes columns are widely circulated among U.S. bank executives.

## Media and X

Fintech Snark Tank and **@rshevlin** favour sceptical, data-led takes—useful counterweight to promotional [neobank](/neobank) and [BaaS](/banking-as-a-service) narratives.

## External links

- [Forbes — Fintech Snark Tank](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/)
- [X (@rshevlin)](https://x.com/rshevlin)

## Infobox

- **Occupation**: Research executive / columnist
- **Known for**: Fintech Snark Tank; Cornerstone Advisors
- **X**: @rshevlin
- **Website**: [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ron Shevlin?

Ron Shevlin is a banking research executive and Forbes contributor known for Fintech Snark Tank; active on X as @rshevlin.

### What is the official Ron Shevlin website?

The official website for Ron Shevlin is https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/.


## References

[^rs1]: Ron Shevlin is Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors and writes Fintech Snark Tank for Forbes. - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/