First Education Credit Union partners with Polaris Financial to offer wealth management services

Cheyenne, WY— First Education Federal Credit Union (First Ed) has partnered with Polaris Financial’s Credit Union Wealth Group (Polaris) to offer financial planning and investment management services to all of its members. First Ed is dedicated to the service and support of its members Its mission is to help educate and encourage smart, well-informed choices about finances and the financial future of its members. The addition of fiduciary investment advice to the credit union’s offering will contribute to members’ financial education and success. This full service wealth program will provide the credit union with a dedicated financial advisor, program manager, marketing, compliance, and back office support - helping the credit union stay competitive with larger financial institutions.
 
First Ed members may choose a self-guided experience, or engage directly with their advisor at their convenience. Each member receives a personal advisor who provides financial planning and investment management services. First Education Federal Credit Union members who work with Polaris’ dedicated advisor team enjoy access to a variety of services.

●     A dedicated financial advisor
●     Life event planning
●     Managed portfolios
●     Digital client portal & financial planning software
●     401(k) review & advice
●     Retirement & HSA plans for business clients
●     No minimum balance and one affordable fee

James Yates, President at First Education Credit Union, on the partnership:
“We have been searching for a way to provide a wider range of investment opportunities to our members for a while.  We believe Polaris Financial’s Credit Union Wealth Group is the best match for both the credit union and our members.  Polaris offers the education and expertise our members need with both personal consultation and online services.” 

Evan Kulak, Principal and Wealth Advisor at Polaris Financial, on the partnership:
“We are excited to be able to deliver financial advice and investment management services to First Ed CU members. First Education Credit Union is committed to educating and encouraging its members to make smart, well-informed choices about their current and future finances. By offering wealth management services to its members, First Ed continues to help its members plan and invest for their financial future. Our advisors & team are very much looking forward to the partnership with the First Ed team and supporting its members.”

About First Education Federal Credit Union:
First Education Federal Credit Union is a full service financial institution serving those that live and work in Laramie County Wyoming with focus on the Education Community.  
To learn more about First Education FCU please visit www.firstedfcu.com.

About Polaris Financial:
Polaris Financial is a nationwide Registered Investment Advisor that specializes in providing credit unions and banks with turn-key, fee-only wealth management programs. Polaris’ Credit Union Wealth Group works to service the credit union channel. To learn more please visit www.partnerpf.com.

Investment products and services are offered independently through Polaris Financial, LLC. Investment accounts are custodied at Interactive Brokers Group, LLC, member of FINRA/SIPC. Polaris Portfolios and First Education Federal Credit Union are not affiliated. Products and services made available through Polaris Portfolios are not insured by the NCUA or any other agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations of nor guaranteed or insured by any credit union or credit union service organization. Products and services offered through Polaris Portfolios are not NCUA insured. These products are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested.