Credit Unions Gain New Edge as GoWest Solutions & Cornerstone Advisors Team Up

Troy Stang

GoWest Solutions and Cornerstone Advisors today announced a strategic partnership designed to expand access to high-impact advisory services for credit unions throughout the GoWest region. This collaboration brings together GoWest’s cooperative strength with Cornerstone’s specialized consulting expertise to help credit unions navigate growth, innovation, and operational challenges in an evolving financial landscape.

Through this partnership, GoWest member credit unions will enjoy preferred pricing on Cornerstone’s contract negotiation services and vendor management software, along with their extensive advisory solutions, equipping leadership teams with actionable strategies and measurable outcomes that strengthen their ability to serve members and communities.

“Credit unions are facing a period of rapid change, from evolving consumer expectations to increasing regulatory complexity,” said Troy Stang, President and CEO of GoWest. “By partnering with Cornerstone Advisors, we are providing our members with direct access to proven expertise and strategic guidance that will help them stay competitive and continue delivering value to their communities.”

“GoWest has built a strong reputation as an advocacy organization and convener for credit unions,” said Steve Williams, Cornerstone Advisers CEO and Partner. “We’re excited to collaborate in delivering data-driven insights and practical strategies that empower credit unions to grow, operate more efficiently, and better serve their members.”

GoWest Solutions is a connector and innovation hub for more than 300 credit unions across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. As regulatory environments and consumer expectations continue to shift, GoWest Solutions identifies forward-thinking, innovative partners to help credit unions be future-ready.
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For more than 24 years, Cornerstone Advisors has supported credit unions and financial institutions nationwide with data-driven insights and strategic advisory services. The firm provides expertise in strategic planning, technology and vendor strategy, performance benchmarking, operational optimization, and merger integration support. Cornerstone’s mission is to help credit unions drive sustainable growth, operational resilience, and competitive advantage.

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