Announcements

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International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re honored to spotlight Michelle Nealey, our Chief Financial Officer, whose leadership strengthens our credit union every day. Michelle’s strategic vision, integrity, and dedication to our members make her an invaluable part of our team. She’s sharing reflections on her role, the mentors who influenced her, and her guidance for women pursuing leadership. Continue reading

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Share Your 1st Advantage Story

As we mark 75 years of dedicated service to our community, we at 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union are taking a moment to reflect on what truly makes us unique—our members. We invite you to be part of our anniversary celebration by sharing your story with us. Your journey with 1st Advantage could be featured as part of our commemorative activities, including highlights on our social media platforms. Your insights are invaluable, and we would love to hear how we have made a difference in your life. Continue reading

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IDCheck

Do you bank at one of our Shared Branch locations? Whether you’re traveling, on vacation, or have moved, shared branching gives you easy access to your accounts at thousands of credit union locations nationwide. To enhance security and protect your finances, we’re introducing a new verification step when using a shared branch starting May 1, 2025. Continue reading

Group photo of the Pickleball Tournament 2024 Winners

2024 Pickleball Tournament Results

Thanks to the incredible support from our community and players, the 1st Advantage Pickleball Tournament raised an amazing $44,179 to support the 1st Advantage Foundation! This event was about more than just competition – it was a chance to rally together to support our local military community. Continue reading

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Volunteer Spotlight

At 1st Advantage, we are fortunate to have team members like Lisa M., who consistently goes above and beyond to make a positive impact in our community. Each year, she pours her time and energy into sewing the Surgery Bears that our colleagues lovingly stuff as part of our 1A Community Day initiative. These bears are then donated to the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter, bringing comfort to children facing surgery. Continue reading

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2024 Annual Report – A Word from our President/CEO & Chairman

On behalf of the Board of Directors and management team, we extend our sincere gratitude for your membership and ongoing trust in 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union. Our commitment to enhancing the financial wellness of our member-owners remains unwavering, mirroring the dedication we’ve upheld since our inception over seventy years ago. We are delighted to announce that 2023 marked another year of success for your Credit Union. Continue reading