The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) and Allied Solutions are thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership focused on championing the interests of credit unions serving military and veteran communities. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in DCUC’s mission to provide unparalleled support to defense credit unions and the communities they serve.
“When speaking with Pete Hilger, President/CEO, and the leadership team at Allied Solutions, it was evident how passionate they are about supporting military and veteran communities,” says Anthony Hernandez, DCUC President/CEO. “Their unwavering commitment to financial institutions and the credit union movement aligns seamlessly with DCUC’s focus on advocacy, education, and member value.
By joining forces, DCUC and Allied Solutions will enhance the resources available to defense credit unions, equipping them with innovative solutions, tailored products, and effective industry representation. This partnership will also strengthen advocacy efforts on behalf of defense credit unions serving military members, veterans, and their families, and ensure these communities receive the financial support they deserve.
Hernandez added, “Thank you, Pete, and Allied Solutions, for joining our mission as a strategic partner and for your commitment to supporting our member credit unions. Allied Solutions is our first strategic partner at this level, and I take that very seriously. We are confident this collaboration will foster the growth of the defense credit union movement, enhance protection for credit unions and their members, and expand our strategies to help credit unions evolve for a successful future.”
Pete Hilger, President/CEO of Allied Solutions, echoed this sentiment, expressing enthusiasm for the partnership’s impact. “Myself and our team here at Allied Solutions are truly honored to continue our partnership with DCUC now and in the coming years. DCUC’s relentless support of not only the military community but the larger credit union movement is evident and aligns beautifully with our focus and value proposition to our clients. We look forward to collaborating on meaningful initiatives and impactful events that strengthen credit unions and the communities they serve.”
As part of DCUC’s commitment to growth and increased member value, these strategic partnerships aim to provide industry-leading solutions, educational content, and ongoing support for DCUC’s advocacy efforts on behalf of America’s defense credit unions.
About Allied Solutions
Allied Solutions is one of the largest providers of insurance, lending, risk management, and data-driven solutions to financial institutions in North America. Allied Solutions uses technology-based solutions customized to meet the needs of over 6,000 banks, credit unions, finance companies, mortgage servicers, and auto dealers, along with a portfolio of innovative products and services from a wide variety of providers. Allied Solutions is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana and maintains several offices strategically located across the country. Allied Solutions is a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Securian Financial Group.
About The Defense Credit Union Council
The Defense Credit Union Council is the trusted resource for credit unions on all military and veteran matters. By maintaining a close and constant liaison with the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and NCUA, the Council champions the interests of credit unions serving our military and veteran communities by coordinating policy, procedures, and legislation impacting morale and welfare, financial readiness, and the delivery of quality financial products and services. Organized in 1963, the Council’s membership is comprised of more than 180 credit unions with over 37 million members.