Bill Greene
Chairman
David Albertson
Vice Chairman
Zeek Ojeh
Treasurer
Libby Bissa
Secretary
Kimberly Baldwin
Director
Jeffrey Barton
Director
Tim Black
Director
Cathleen Gleason
Director
Arizona Financial
is the right choice
Find out what makes us unique and discover why banking locally in Arizona can help you reach your goals!
All About Arizona Financial Credit Union
Founded in 1936, Arizona Financial is a locally-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative that provides consumer and small business banking services to more than 165,000 members across Arizona. Become a member and find out what that means for you!
Members, Not Customers
We're owned by our members and governed by an all-volunteer, member-elected Board of Directors. Arizona Financial exists for the benefit of all members, not Wall Street stockholders.
A Better Way to Bank
We recognize that by joining together in our financial cooperative business model, all our members are more empowered to take control of their finances and reach their goals.
Local Banking, No Compromises
With the power of more than 165,000 members participating in Arizona Financial, you get the convenience of a big national bank with the benefits of banking locally.
Mutual Benefit
Participating members share in the success when the cooperative does well in the form of lower loan rates, higher dividend rates, and fewer and lower banking fees.
The Arizona Financial Vision
To create a seamless, one-stop solution for consumer and business banking services that return value to the members and communities we serve.
165K
Members Across Arizona
3B+
Assets
(as of September 2023)
35K+
Branches and ATMs with Member Access
Message from Amy L. Hysell,
Arizona Financial President & CEO
Second Quarter 2024
Spring, a time for growth & change
Spring has definitely sprung, and I hope you have been enjoying our beautiful Arizona weather. Since the start of the year, our teams have been busy in service to you. As a member-owned financial cooperative, our members are at the core of everything we do, and I’m happy to share the latest news from your credit union.
Branch updates
Branches continue to be an important part of our service strategy. We know members (and potential members) like having a local branch nearby. Operating branches can be costly, and while it’s not possible to have a location on every corner, we remain thoughtful in our approach to balance member convenience with our not-for-profit business model.
New locations. As I announced last quarter, we are targeting the southeast Valley for our next branch location, but we continue to look throughout metro Phoenix for additional opportunities. I will keep you posted when we have more to announce.
Phoenix Biltmore & Colonnade branches. As early as June 1, we will be closing our Phoenix Biltmore Branch located at 2200 E. Camelback Road, Suite 108. Fortunately, our Colonnade Branch is located just ½ mile away. Our intention had been to consolidate these locations into a single, larger branch, but availability is constrained in this popular area. With the lease set to expire on the Biltmore location, it made most sense to close that branch as we continue to search for other options nearby. All employees at the Biltmore branch will be transferred to other locations.
Business Solutions Center
Small businesses continue to play a vital role in our local economies, and Arizona Financial remains committed to serving their banking needs. We know each small business has unique needs and may require additional support when opening and managing their accounts. With that in mind, we’re excited to announce the launch of our Business Solutions Center – a dedicated staff of business banking experts who are available to provide one-on-one support to our small business members. To reach a member of the Business Solutions Center, please call 602-683-1000 and select option 2.
Advocacy in action
In early March, a team of Arizona Financial employees visited Washington D.C. to participate in the Governmental Affairs Conference sponsored by America’s Credit Unions – a national trade association serving credit unions and their members.
During their time in D.C., our team and 6,000 other credit union advocates from across the country met with legislators to discuss important issues like preserving the credit union tax status, protecting overdraft services that provide members an alternative to predatory lending services like payday and auto title loans, and expanding opportunities to allow credit unions to serve areas with a low-income designation.
We will continue to ensure our voices are heard so we can maintain a vibrant and healthy credit union network to serve the financial needs of our members and the community. In the end, we only exist to serve you.
Sincerely,
Amy L. Hysell
Financial Statements
We're always working to serve you better!
At Arizona Financial we're all about transparency. Here we provide our most recent financial updates to ensure you have the information you need about what's happening at your credit union.