LOWER PAYMENTS - Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union
LOWER PAYMENTS - Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union
LOWER PAYMENTS - Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE<br />
<strong>Hudson</strong> <strong>Heritage</strong>: Strong. Stable. Secure.<br />
Bank bailouts in the last few years,<br />
coupled with our country’s recent<br />
credit downgrade at the hands of<br />
Standard & Poor’s have subjected<br />
financial institutions to much scrutiny by<br />
both the media and ratings agencies.<br />
Even the credit union industry finds itself<br />
under a watchful microscope.<br />
While nearly 400 banks have failed since the economic downturn<br />
in 2007, fewer than 100 credit unions nationwide have failed,<br />
and over 80% of credit union assets are held by very strong<br />
credit unions. Overall, 94% of credit unions, holding 96% of<br />
credit union assets, are well-capitalized.<br />
I’m proud to say that you can count on <strong>Hudson</strong> <strong>Heritage</strong> <strong>Federal</strong><br />
<strong>Credit</strong> <strong>Union</strong> to be among the strongest of credit unions. We are<br />
safe, secure and strong, with a full 71 years of success behind us.<br />
Despite our country’s recent credit downgrade status, our<br />
accounts are insured up to $250,000 and backed by the full<br />
faith and credit of the U.S. government.<br />
We have never needed a taxpayer bailout, we continue to<br />
serve you by providing sound financial solutions and benefits.<br />
Most importantly, we’re here to stay! In fact, we’re growing. This<br />
fall, we’ll host the grand re-opening of our new and improved<br />
branch in Montgomery to better serve your needs. Please watch<br />
for more details on upcoming celebrations.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Michael Ciriello<br />
President & CEO<br />
INTRODUCING: DIANE P. FEENEY,<br />
OUR NEW CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER<br />
Diane Feeney’s financial services career<br />
has spanned more than 25 years.<br />
Her commitments to service, sound<br />
advice, and integrity have helped hundreds<br />
of members plan for a better financial<br />
future. Diane is experienced in Retirement Planning, Wealth<br />
Accumulation, Asset Protection and Estate Planning. She is also<br />
certified by the New York State Insurance Department as an<br />
approved Long Term Care and Life Insurance professional.<br />
personally with members, Diane will also conduct a number of<br />
free, educational seminars and workshops on timely topics.<br />
Diane is enrolled in the CFP Program, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL<br />
PLANNER. The CFP BOARD is the professional regulatory<br />
organization acting in the public interest by fostering<br />
professional standards in personal financial planning. The<br />
CFP Board establishes and enforces education, examination,<br />
experience, and ethics requirement for CFP. Diane has resided<br />
in the <strong>Hudson</strong> Valley for over 45 years.<br />
Diane’s mission is to offer you personalized options that allow<br />
you to make informed financial decisions. In addition to meeting<br />
E-Services Mean Maximum Convenience<br />
If you’re looking to save time and hassle, consider using our electronic services<br />
(e-services) which includes Virtual Branch, e-Statements and Electronic Bill Pay.<br />
E-services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can manage<br />
your finances on your schedule and in the comfort of your own home.<br />
E-services also are a great way to monitor your finances, because you can access<br />
your personal information on our secure Web site. E-services are safe and secure<br />
and, in addition, they improve efficiency and timeliness.<br />
Contact us at 845.561.5607 to find out more about online services for<br />
your convenience.