SCOTTSDALE, AZ (June 9, 2025) |
Cornerstone Advisors, a leading management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions, and fintech firms, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with CU Services, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of MD|DC Credit Union Association. MD|DC Credit Union Association is the regional trade group serving 2.7 million credit union member-owners across Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.
The partnership will provide Association credit unions with access to a range of Cornerstone’s advisory services, including:
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management Services & Software
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Benchmarking
- Technology ROI Assessments
- System Selections
- Data Strategies
- Merger Integration
“Delivering opportunities for innovative business solutions is one of the ways we provide value to our credit union members,” said John Bratsakis, president and chief executive officer of CU Services, Inc. and the MD|DC Credit Union Association. “We carefully vet our strategic partners to ensure the firms we recommend to our members will provide the highest level of service. Cornerstone Advisors brings decades of top-notch, outcome-driven experience backed by consistent, exemplary customer satisfaction. We couldn’t be more confident in adding Cornerstone to our roster of expert partners.”
“We are pleased and honored to partner with CU Services, Inc.,” said Steve Williams, founding partner and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Advisors. “Since our inception in 2002, Cornerstone has partnered with financial industry trade organizations at both the state and national level, providing members with differentiated value and helping them compete with new tools and best practices in a transforming competitive market.”