Credit Union UpdateThe Florist Federal Credit Union announces Cisco Malpartida Smith as its New President & CEO Roswell, New Mexico – December 21, 2016 – After a national search, The Florist Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the hiring of the organization’s new President/CEO, Cisco Malpartida Smith. “Cisco’s outstanding background, passion for the credit union mission, and shared vision for our members make him a great fit for our organization,” said Doug Liedtke, Chairman of the Board. “We are extremely pleased to have him join The Florist Federal Credit Union and his leadership in serving the U.S. Floral industry nationwide. Cisco embodies the credit union philosophy of people helping people. His demonstrated commitment to the credit union movement and community service align very well with The Florist’s FCU vision, culture and values.” Additionally, Liedtke reflected, “The Board of Directors wishes to express their appreciation and thanks to retiring CEO Kenn Bell for his years of service to the credit union and our members. We wish him our best as he returns to family in the Northwest!” “I am honored and excited to be assuming the role as President/CEO at The Florist Federal Credit Union,” said Malpartida Smith. “The credit union has endured for decades through some of the most challenging regulatory and economic times. The credit union is in a great place to begin the next chapter in its journey at becoming the preferred financial institution of choice for its members and potential members. I am looking forward to leading the credit union and fulfilling on our mission.” Malpartida Smith most recently served as Vice President of Products and Strategy for GTE Financial (GTE Federal Credit Union, Tampa, FL), prior to that Malpartida Smith worked for BECU (Boeing Employees’ Credit Union, Tukwila, WA) in various management roles within Product’s, Community Relations and Marketing. Malpartida Smith’s credit union career spans a broad set of positions in strategy, marketing, lending, business development, product development, branch operations, political advocacy and community relations with notable credit unions. His credit union experience was launched in Seattle, WA, where he worked to start a new credit union startup for his University community. Malpartida Smith serves on the board of directors and chair of the development committee for Hillsborough Community College Foundation
UNITED KINGDOM SET TO LEAVE THE EU RE: The recent decision of Great Britain to leave the EU is creating uncertainty in the financial markets. There is no doubt that the recent economic turmoil can create uncertainty regarding the safety of your money. Credit unions make safety and soundness their top priority. Here are some answers to questions you might have: Q: Is my money safe in the credit union Q: How is the credit union prepared to handle any future economic ups and downs? Q: What safeguards are in place to keep the credit union industry strong? Taxpayer dollars have never been used to create or replenish the credit union insurance fund. History has shown that the NCUSIF has provided the financial guarantee backed by the U.S. government to maintain a healthy credit union industry and to insure members’ savings Q: Why is it better to do business with a local financial institution? A: Your credit union knows your community and works hard to keep it strong. A local board of directors and management team make decisions that are best for our community, not Wall Street. Local credit unions invest their deposits right here in our community. This means that local deposits create local loans and loans create jobs and help our economy. Doing business with people you know and trust is always a good decision. Working together we create a way to serve our members and grow our community. Kenn Bell, Manager ($50 gift certificate for every vehicle refinanced here from another institution. Must be a completed transaction) MOBILE BANKING IS NOW AVAILABLE. We now have mobile banking for our members. Mobile banking will allow you to review your accounts and transactions in real time. If you are buying groceries, and you need to confirm you have sufficient funds for your debit card, open the app and check your balance. Move funds as needed…..its real time! Setup * You must be set up for Online Access If you are not, contact us at 57five-62two-0560. * Log into your Online Access account at www.thefloristfcu.org. Choose Account Services and click Mobile Banking. * Create a “secret” word. This will be a word you will need when using the app. * Log out and find your smart phone. * Go to Play Store for Android, or App Store for Iphone. Search in the search bar usually at the top. * Search for the app by entering this exactly as it appears: the florist fcu * Choose the app and download/install. You may need to restart your phone. * Open the app, choose Mobile Access, and enter your ID (same as Online Access), PIN= Password (same as Online Access), and then type your secret word. You should see your accounts. Note: Our mobile app is for your primary account only. It won’t show Cross Linked Accounts. The app also offers a link to Shared Branching. To see if there is a Shared Branch locally, enter the name of the city or the zip. 7-Eleven sites will not provide shared branching. Use Shared Branching for deposits, withdrawals, or to make loan payments. For VISA payments, enroll in Easy Pay online at www.ezcardinfo.com (cut and paste into your browser as needed) Questions? Call us anytime. 575-622-0560. We can help you get set up with Online Access and help finding the app.
SHARED BRANCHING. Shared Branching is a network of over 5300 credit union offices nationwide where you can conduct your credit union business as if you were in our main office. Need to make a loan payment? Withdraw cash? Make a deposit? Or transfer funds between accounts? That's what Shared Branching means. We now have offices nationwide to serve. You will need full identification, including your account number. To find a shared branching near you, click on the following link
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We encourage parents to open this special account for their children. It’s a great way to teach them about saving, and to begin the much needed steps toward learning how to manage their money. You can access the membership card from our web site at www.thefloristfcu.org Choose the applications tab. Choose the membership applications link. The form is the same for adults as it is for the Sprout account. The child’s name will be entered first. The parent will be a joint owner. Mail, fax, or scan email to info@thefloristfcu.org together with a copy of the joint owner’s driver’s license. Consider setting up a direct deposit each month, each week, for as little as $5.00 per transfer, fee free to help your son or daughter build their account. They can access it on-line to see how their savings is growing. Call is to find out how easy it is.
Sneaky Bank Fees!! Bank fees are up. The reason is simple: Yields for bank investments and loans are at the lowest level in years. In order to compete, some banks and credit unions are offering loans below the normal 3% spread. The ultimate result is that certain expenses have to be eliminated and / or income has to be found elsewhere. Usually, a bank will do both. We’ve seen hundreds of thousands of jobs lost in the financial sector. In addition, banks have put charges where no charges have been before. So look at your bank statement. Read it careful. 10 SNEAKY BANK FEES LINK (especially #9) Concerned about fees? Compare our fees to any other bank or credit unions. I think you will agree that we are the best place to have your accounts. WHY A CREDIT UNION? Credit Unions are owned and operated by their members, not stockholders. Any residual income, after expenses, is retained in the credit union to 1) make it stronger by setting aside reserves, and 2) to give back to the membership by providing higher deposit rates and lower loan rates. A Credit Union is where people of commonality have an opportunity to pool their money in such a way that they become the mission of the Credit Union; to improve the financial wellbeing of its members and the community it serves. Any and all credit unions have been formed to serve that way. The Florist FCU has been formed to serve the florist industry. Doesn’t it make sense that you should bank with us?
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The new sprout accounts are up and running. The account opening requires a minimum of only $5.00! And through the end of 2015, the Credit Union will contribute the opening minimum deposit. So there's no cost to you to open the account. Such a deal!!
