AmeriCU Credit Union Now Offers Certified Financial Counselors

Posted on April 28, 2021

 

UTICA, NY – March 16, 2021: AmeriCU Credit Union recently announced the certification of 12 Credit Union Financial Counselors. Certification is received upon successful completion of required examinations as provided by the Credit Union National Association’s Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP). These counselors are available to provide AmeriCU members with personalized financial wellness guidance and counseling. They can assist with reviewing credit reports, budgeting, navigating financial hardships, setting long-term goals, and more. “We are proud to have AmeriCU Member Relationship Advisors who have obtained the specialized skills, knowledge, and certification as financial counselors necessary to guide members to financial security,” noted Dyana Herrig O’Neill, Senior Vice President of Member Relations. “This provides a value-added service to our membership.”

Certified Financial Counselors are currently available at the following Financial Center locations:

Armory Square, Auburn, Camillus, Cortland, Cicero, Fayetteville, Herkimer, Liverpool, Lowville, Oneida, Syracuse, and Watertown.

To schedule a consultation, stop by one of our Financial Centers, call our Member Service Center at 800.388.2000, or schedule an appointment online at www.americu.org.

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About AmeriCU Credit Union

AmeriCU Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving nine counties in Central and Northern New York, AmeriCU Credit Union provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. The organization has been serving the local community for over 70 years and, in that time, has grown to more than 144,000 members, 19 locations, and $2 billion in assets. AmeriCU Credit Union is located in Central New York and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org.

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