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Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) and ALM First announce strategic partnership to  drive value and innovation for credit unions nationwide 

WASHINGTON, DC (October 14, 2025) |

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) and ALM First are proud to  announce a new strategic partnership aimed at driving meaningful value, professional  education, and innovative solutions to credit unions nationwide.  

The announcement was shared recently during the 2025 ALM First Financial Forum in Banff, Canada, by ALM First Principal Mike Ensweiler and DCUC President & CEO Anthony  Hernandez. 

Mike Ensweiler, ALM First Principal, stated: 

"I’m proud to share that ALM First has entered into a strategic partnership with the Defense  Credit Union Council! This is an exciting step forward for both organizations and for the credit  union industry as a whole. This collaboration is designed to drive meaningful value, from  expanding access to professional education to introducing new solutions which will assist credit  unions in achieving their strategic goals. It reflects our continued commitment to innovation and  to supporting the long-term success of credit unions nationwide. More to come as we build on  this momentum." 

“By working together, we are creating new pathways for credit unions to strengthen their  operations and better serve their members,” said Hernandez. “Our mission has always been to  champion credit unions and the communities they serve, especially military and veteran members. This partnership allows us to expand that support with access to innovative financial  tools and educational resources.” 

ALM First encourages interested credit unions to visit almfirst.com/events for more information  on upcoming training and professional education opportunities. From in-person conferences to  informational webinars, the firm offers a wealth of resources designed to benefit everyone  involved in managing or monitoring the balance sheet including CEOs, CFOs, Senior  Management, Controllers, Treasury Staff, Financial Analysts, Accountants, ALCO, Board  Members, and more. DCUC members attending an ALM First in-person event for the first time  can take advantage of a 15% discount. 

This collaboration marks an important milestone in DCUC’s ongoing commitment to increasing  member value and building strong alliances that drive innovation and success across the credit  union industry. It also reflects ALM First’s continued commitment to serving the credit union  industry through continuous innovation and top-tier professional education.  

Defense Credit Union Council

The Defense Credit Union Council is the trusted resource and industry champion representing the interests of credit unions by coordinating policy, procedures, legislative initiatives, and regulatory matters impacting the financial readiness, morale, and welfare, and delivery of quality financial products and services to over 143 million members. Organized in 1963 to advocate for credit unions on military bases, DCUC’s membership has expanded to include all who serve in communities across America. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact DCUC Communications Specialist at hlaverty@dcuc.org. ...

 

 

 

Contact

Haleigh Laverty
336-269-3930
hlaverty@dcuc.org
www.dcuc.org

ALM First

ALM First was founded in 1995 as a strategic partner for depositories, offering an array of financial advisory services. The firm’s expertise in asset liability management, investment management, balance sheet strategy, secondary market solutions, and specialty financial services, has allowed it to deliver deeper insights into financial institutions’ balance sheets, strengthening their performance and building efficiencies. With approximately $77 billion of investments under management (as of September 30, 2025), ALM First Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisor, acting as an unbiased third party, offering commission-free, fee-based services to over 300 financial institutions across the country. In recent years, ALM First Group has expanded to include several wholly-owned subsidiaries including DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company and ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC. Driven by client needs, the firm now offers various services to help financial institutions optimize their greatest assets – their people. "ALM First" is a brand name for a financial services business conducted by ALM First Group, LLC ("ALM First") through its wholly owned subsidiaries: ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC ("ALM First Financial Advisors"); ALM First Advisors, LLC ("ALM First Advisors"); ALM First Analytics, LLC ("ALM First Analytics"); and ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC ("ALM First Executive Benefits"). Investment advisory services are offered through ALM First Financial Advisors, an SEC registered investment adviser. Executive benefits consulting services are provided through ALM First Executive Benefits. Access to ALM First Financial Advisors is only available to clients pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement and acceptance of ALM First Financial Advisors' Brochure.

Contact

Sharon Simpson,
(240) 620-4095
sgsimpsonconsulting@mac.com

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