December 20th, 2025023Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC, the firm’s SEC-registered investment adviser (RIA) subsidiary.
Sherwin joined the firm in 2014 and has over fifteen years of industry experience. He is well known for actively consulting with clients on their most pressing issues and customizing impactful solutions. He will continue to oversee the firm’s sales team in this new role.
“We’re thrilled to announce Ryan’s promotion and look forward to his continued contributions,” says Mike Ensweiler,...
December 20th, 2025017Summary: Credit unions face the challenge of growing loan portfolios while managing risk. Advances in automation and AI are making it possible to expand access to credit, improve efficiency, and strengthen fraud defenses—all without compromising member trust.
Credit unions strive to serve members and grow responsibly. Expand too quickly, and risk exposure rises. Tighten lending criteria too much, and growth slows, leaving opportunities untapped—especially among members with limited credit history or nontraditional financial backgrounds. The key is finding a balance that supports members and sustains long-term success.
Recent...
December 20th, 2025024Annual holiday campaign collects 15,000 toys for Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots program in South Florida
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union partnered with WPLG-TV Local 10 in Miami/Fort Lauderdale to help make the holidays brighter for thousands of children across South Florida. On December 12, the credit union donated hundreds of toys and a $1,000 contribution as part of the station’s annual Big Bus Toy Express, which collects new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program.
Tropical Financial’s Plantation branch served as one of nine collection stops along the Big...
December 20th, 2025037Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union has been named one of the 2025 Best Regional Credit Unions by the Georgia Business Journal in their annual Best of Georgia Awards.
This recognition reflects Robins Financial’s longstanding commitment to serving Georgia’s communities with exceptional service, trusted financial guidance, and member-focused solutions.
The Best of Georgia Awards are determined through community voting and highlight organizations that consistently demonstrate excellence, impact, and value across the state. Receiving this honor highlights Robins Financial’s continued leadership in the financial services...
December 20th, 2025032Atlanta, Ga. – On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $389,598 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s annual celebration breakfast. This year’s donations brought the LGE Foundation’s lifetime giving total to over $3 million, marking an impactful milestone in LGE’s commitment to the metro Atlanta and northwest Georgia communities.
The event recognized nonprofit organizations the LGE Foundation supported in 2025, and each organization was invited to speak and share donor impact stories with the credit union’s approximately 340 employees.
Nonprofits that received donations...
December 15th, 2025122Jerry Frostick and Danny Mangum bring deep roots, passion for health, and community engagement
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway is pleased to announce that it recently welcomed two new associate members to our board of directors. Jerry Frostick and Danny Mangum were appointed during the October board meeting.
Jerry Frostick, co-owner of J&A Racing and vice chair of Chartway Promise Foundation board of directors, and will now also serve the credit union as an associate board member. Due to his long-time support of the foundation and J&A’s partnership through credit union-sponsored races, Jerry brings a wealth of history,...
December 15th, 2025025Energizing virtual DE class equips leaders to champion financial well-being in credit unions nationwide
MADISON, WI – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) certified 40 credit union leaders as Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) after completing the Foundation’s signature Development Education (DE) program in the year’s only virtual class.
The 2025 virtual DE class, delivered over four weeks, offers a unique opportunity for those who might not otherwise be able to participate—an innovative and connected alternative to the program’s traditional week-long, in-person experience.
The DE program provides...
December 12th, 2025139Tallahassee’s largest annual business event will showcase transformative change including Lemonis’ 3 Ps® philosophy—People, Process, and Product
Tallahassee, Fla. — Renowned entrepreneur, investor, reality TV star, and Camping World Chairman & CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at Tallahassee’s premier business event — the Power Forward Speaker Series — in January 2026.
As part of First Commerce’s dedication to the business community, Tallahassee’s largest locally based credit union created the Power Forward Speaker Series 12 years ago, which is hosted in partnership with the Florida State University...
December 11th, 2025122North Augusta, SC — SRP Federal Credit Union has been spreading joy across the CSRA this season through its heartwarming “Surprise and Delight” initiative. Members of SRP’s Culture Committee have been out in the community visiting local gas stations and grocery stores, surprising community members by paying for their fuel and groceries—no strings attached.
These unexpected acts of kindness have brought smiles, relief, and gratitude to individuals and families throughout the region. Whether easing the cost of a tank of gas or helping with a week’s worth of groceries, SRP’s goal is simple: to brighten someone’s day and...
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