The success of our 20th Annual 1A Community Day is a direct reflection of the incredible dedication of our colleagues. By volunteering alongside local nonprofit partners, we strengthened our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Continue reading
Our 2026 1A Foundation Pickleball Tournament brought together an amazing 203 players for competition, connection, and community impact. We want to thank our participants, generous sponsors, and dedicated supporters. Continue reading
We’re excited to share that, after months of planning, construction has officially begun on our new Yorktown branch, located in the Patriots Square Shopping Center (8104 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown). Continue reading
We’re excited to share that we’ll be launching upgrades to both our phone system and phone banking system to make it easier, faster, and more secure to connect with us and access your accounts. These updates will take place on the evening of July 21, 2026. Continue reading
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
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
Nearly 200 1st Advantage colleagues rolled up their sleeves for our 19th annual Community Day — volunteering across 18 projects to support local organizations and causes that strengthen our community. Continue reading
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
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
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
