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Being a part of a Credit Union can be rewarding in so many ways! We offer a variety of services to our
members. These services range from deposit accounts, CD’s, low interest loans and credit cards. We are
also very happy to announce our newest service, Financial Counseling. That’s right, we have a Certified
Credit Union Financial Counselor on site at the Credit Union. What exactly is a financial counselor and
what can they do for you? Let’s take some time for a Q and A with our CCUFC, Jessica Stone.
Who is Jessica Stone?
Jessica has been with BFCU for 5 years and 4 months. She started out as a Member Service
Representative in 2015 and quickly worked her way up to the Loan Processor. From there, she became
the Assistant Loan Officer and then in 2019 she was promoted to the Loan Manager. This past March
Jessica was certified as a Credit Union Financial Counselor. Jessica is married with 2 kids, 3 dogs and
2 cats. She loves working at the Credit Union and being able to help our members.
What is a Financial Counselor?
A Financial Counselor helps members with budgeting, planning, saving and debt solutions. Their main
goal is to advise and motivate. A counselor can help you understand your credit score, manage your
debt, retirement, estate planning and even get help from public assistance agencies.
Who is eligible for the Financial Counseling Services?
Everyone is eligible! There are 3 types of counseling:
Remedial - helps members cope with debt and poor money management.
Preventative - helps members with good financial habits manage financial challenges due to life changes.
Productive Counseling - helps members identify the ways to use their resources to improve their financial
status.
Is this a one time session or will I need to come back?
The whole counseling process can take a couple hours to several weeks and even months. She will need
to gather as much information as possible. Some examples include: income, expenses, debt and
payments going out or coming in. She can then discuss ways to consolidate debt by paying off high
interest loans and budgeting for future success.
How much does the Credit Union charge for these services?
The Financial Counseling services that we offer are absolutely free! You can have peace of mind knowing
that we are here to help you every step of the way to a better financial future!
For more information call (724) 846-7929
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BFCU NEWS
• Our core conversion is just a couples months away! We want to make sure our members are prepared for the big changes
that will occur. The BFCU office will be closed starting at 2:00pm June 30, 2021 through July 2, 2021. We will reopen on July
2, 2021. All access to home banking and mobile services will be unavailable. Debit cards will still be operational with limited
funds available. Our BFCU Visa Credit Cards will be fully functional during this time. We will be checking our voicemail
periodically throughout the day. Please be sure to check your balances and withdraw any money needed before the above
listed dates.
• Thank you to everyone who attended our 46th Annual Meeting via Zoom! Please stop by the Credit Union to receive a special
thank you gift for attending.
• We would like to welcome our newest Board of Directors member, Jim Shasteen. Congratulations Jim and welcome to the
BFCU team!
A MINUTE WITH OUR MEMBERS
If you are a small business owner and want us to help pro-
mote your brand, we would love to feature you in our
newsletters and social media. Please email us at
[email protected] or call the office at (724) 846-7929 and
tell us your story!
MAY 2021 HOLIDAYS
AND SPECIAL DAYS
MAY 5 - CINCO DE MAYO
MAY 9 - MOTHER’S DAY
MAY 31 - MEMORIAL DAY
ATTENTION UPCOMING OR RECENT GRADUDATES!!!
BFCU wants to give you an opportunity to win $1,000 towards a
scholarship! For more info go to our website at ww.bfcu.net.
Click the application link under 2021 Scholarships.
Deadline for submission is May 10, 2021.
VACATION CLUB ACCOUNT
It’s never too soon to start saving for your next vacation. Open a
vacation club account today. Minimum deposit of $5.00.
Members can withdraw once a year at your time of choosing.
A MINUTE WITH THE METENEY’S
Tim Meteney and his daughter, Kristy Meteney, are licensed professionals in the financial
services industry. Tim has been licensed with Primerica since 2004, and Kristy joined in
2018. Both are fully licensed representatives and can offer a variety of financial services
to help you achieve your financial goals.
Services include: Term Life Insurance, Mutual Funds, Annuities, 401(k) Plan,
College Savings Plan, Legal Protection, Smart Home and Security.
We also provide a complimentary Financial Needs Analysis to further understand your
goals. Please contact us today. We look forward to speaking with you!
Office Location: 7440 McKnight Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Both Tim Meteney and Kristy Meteney are proud members of the Blackhawk Credit Union. Tim’s mother was one of the founding members of the union. Tim
attributes his desire to work in the financial services industry to his mother who instilled in him sound financial principals.
Important Disclaimers:
Primerica representatives market term life insurance by Primerica Life Insurance Company (Executive Offices: Duluth, GA) and in New York by National Benefit Life Insurance Company, home Office: Long Island City, New York. Securities offered by PFS Investments Inc., 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001, member FINRA (www.finra.org). Primerica and PFS Investments Inc. are affiliated companies. Primerica representatives are not financial or estate planners, or tax advisors. For related advice, individuals should consult an appropriately licensed professional.
Primerica Legal Protection Program is a legal services program offered by Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. d/b/a LegalShield or its applicable subsidiary, through
contractual agreement between Primerica Client Services, Inc. and LegalShield. Neither Primerica Client Services, Inc., nor its officers, employees or sales
representatives directly or indirectly provide legal services, representation or advice. LegalShield provides access to legal services offered by a network of provider
law firms to LegalShield members through membership-based participation. Neither LegalShield nor its officers, employees or sales associates directly or indirectly
provide legal services, representation or advice. Services and benefit availability may vary by state. See a plan contract for specific state of residence for complete
terms, coverage, amounts, conditions and exclusions. Home automation and security services offered by Vivint, Inc. in the United States and Canada.
Under a referral program, representatives may refer individuals to Vivint.
Tim Meteney
Senior Representative
Cell: (724) 683-2611
Email:
Kristy Meteny
Senior Representative
Cell: (724) 630-4884
Email:
