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DCUC25: Kirtland Credit Union's April Bitler Shares Importance of Financial Wellness for Military Members and Their Families...

7/31/2025

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April Bitler, Base & Community Relations Officer at Kirtland Credit Union, stopped by the Studio Lounge to talk about the importance of financial wellness for credit union military members and their families.

In particular, April focused on financial wellness for military families, highlighting the vital role of credit unions in providing education and resources. April also shared her unique job responsibilities and addressed loan discrepancies, emphasizing the need for community support for veterans.

April talked about personal experiences related to military service, underscoring the significance of these discussions in fostering financial stability.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch all our Studio Lounge video interviews from 2025 DCUC Annual Conference on our episode archive page -- as well as checking out our sponsors who are supporting our coverage of this year's event: DCUC, ALM First, ECG, Despite Impossible podcast, and Backbone.

DCUC25: What Credit Unions Should Look for When Choosing a Vendor Partner for Executive Benefits Programs...

7/31/2025

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Scott Richardson, Managing Director at Risk Strategies (merging with Brown & Brown), joined us in the Studio Lounge to discuss what credit unions should look for when choosing a vendor partner for their executive benefits programs.

Specifically, Scott talked about the importance of retaining key employees and selecting vendor partners based on experience. He emphasized understanding regulatory and tax laws for executive benefit plans and stressed the need for adaptable benefits design in changing economic conditions.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch all our Studio Lounge video interviews from 2025 DCUC Annual Conference on our episode archive page -- as well as checking out our sponsors who are supporting our coverage of this year's event: DCUC, ALM First, ECG, Despite Impossible podcast, and Backbone.

DCUC25: DCUC's Tony Hernandez Shares Conference Highlights, Insights, and Goals...

7/31/2025

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Anthony Hernandez, President/CEO of Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), stopped by the Studio Lounge to share his highlights and insights from the 2025 DCUC Annual Conference in Palm Desert, CA.

Specifically, Tony featured the conference's engaging breakout session topics and impactful discussions among attendees: AI, fraud, advocacy, executive benefits, payments, and much, much more.

Other topics he shared included stablecoins and the Credit Card Competition Act, emphasizing the need for a clean National Defense Authorization Act.

Tony wrapped up the conversation adding how the event aims to energize members and address current trends in technology and economics.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch all our Studio Lounge video interviews from 2025 DCUC Annual Conference on our episode archive page -- as well as checking out our sponsors who are supporting our coverage of this year's event: DCUC, ALM First, ECG, Despite Impossible podcast, and Backbone.

DCUC25: Revio Insight's Brian Bauer Shares How to Drive Deposit Growth at Today's Credit Unions...

7/31/2025

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Brian Bauer, CEO at Revio Insight, stopped by the Studio Lounge to share highlights from his conference session on how credit unions can drive deposit and revenue growth.

Specifically, Brian talked about Revio Insight's role in helping credit unions understand member use of external financial products. He highlighted the need for driving deposit and revenue growth amid liquidity challenges -- adding that data is essential for gaining insights into member behavior, enhancing product awareness, and improving communication and service delivery.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch all our Studio Lounge video interviews from 2025 DCUC Annual Conference on our episode archive page -- as well as checking out our sponsors who are supporting our coverage of this year's event: DCUC, ALM First, ECG, Despite Impossible podcast, and Backbone.

DCUC25: How Backbone Coalition Elevates the Real Credit Union Story...

7/31/2025

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Tansley Stearns, president & ceo at Community Financial Credit Union, joined us in the Studio Lounge to share a quick update on the Backbone coalition and how it elevates real credit union stories -- truly showing how credit unions stand up for the financial future of everyday Americans.

Tansley added that this year-old initiative now involves 23 organizations -- and growing -- working together to enhance credit union storytelling. She shared that Backbone has engaged a PR firm for media coverage with recent mentions in Parents magazine and Forbes.

Tansley wrapped up our conversation with a call to action encouraging more credit unions to join Backbone to amplify credit union narratives.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch all our Studio Lounge video interviews from 2025 DCUC Annual Conference on our episode archive page -- as well as checking out our sponsors who are supporting our coverage of this year's event: DCUC, ALM First, ECG, Despite Impossible podcast, and Backbone.

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